SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a permit Thursday enabling the expansion of the Alpine Cedar sawmill.

Alpine Cedar sought a new conditional use permit to construct seven new structures for warehousing finished and raw inventory, drying and manufacturing wood products, and office space. The company uses semi-processed softwoods and hardwoods to produce specialty products such as grilling planks, planter boxes and gazebos.

The expansion is forecasted to ultimately add 20 additional year-round jobs with livable wages over the next five years, according to Taylor Bradish, resource coordinator for Alpine Cedar.

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