LAUREN REICHENBACH
I’ve spent most of my life in northeastern Washington and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2021. After that, I spent roughly two years working for a small online newspaper in North Seattle before realizing big city living wasn’t for me. Me and my pup, Kodak, headed east, where we eventually landed in Sandpoint.
When I’m not writing, you can find me spending time exercising and taking photos. I ran two half marathons in high school and after spending the past few years recovering from various injuries, I’m hoping to complete my first full marathon by the end of the year.
I also love any outdoor activity, none of which would be complete without my dog. Kodak and I love going for walks and hikes, and I can’t wait to try to convince him to get in my kayak and spend the hot months of the year on Lake Pend Oreille. While he’s not a fan of baths, he sure does love chasing the ducks.
Recent Stories
BOCC eyes longer meeting
Short commissioner agendas weren’t going to last forever, and Tuesday’s meeting is expected to be lengthier than those put before the board during the past few months.
Plants, books, bikes at monthly Natural Connections
The Sandpoint Library is continuing its monthly hands-on series, Natural Connections, in May with a full-day plant swap as well as multiple other presentations to prepare the community for spring activities.
Forest turns classroom at "Women in the Woods'
More than 40 women took to the trails of the Pine Street Woods Friday to participate in the Idaho Department of Lands’ second annual Women in the Woods event.
Lions set Fourth of July parade theme
This year, the Sandpoint Lions Club — which hosts the city’s annual Fourth of July parade — is paying homage to Sandpoint’s roots with its theme for the upcoming festivities.
New fair board member approved
A new Bonner County Fair Board member was approved Tuesday at the commissioners’ regular business meeting.
Multiple plant sales happening in preparation for gardening season
Spring has sprung and residents throughout the county are getting their gardens ready for the last of the cold to leave so planting can begin.
Closed burn season starts Friday
Closed burning season starts Friday in North Idaho.
Passport fairs coming to North Idaho
U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson as well as U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, are hosting seven passport fairs to be held throughout the state from May 29 to June 1, the first of which will be held in Sandpoint.
BOCC extends construction project lease
A lease extension for a construction project at the Sandpoint Airport was approved Tuesday by Bonner County commissioners following lengthy discussion on how long the extension should be. Kodiak Aircraft Company senior advisor Dave Schuck spoke with commissioners about the potential lease extension, which would provide MacGyver Aviation with roughly three more months to complete construction on Lot 32 at the airport.
Commissioners deny Cocolalla wedding venue CUP appeal
Despite overwhelming public opposition, a conditional use permit for a Cocolalla-based wedding venue was approved last month by Bonner County commissioners.