James E. Russell Sports Center set to open in December
By Mayor Jeremy Grimm
Reader Contributor
This December, the James E. Russell Sports Center will officially open its doors at Travers Park, marking the completion of a multi-year planning and …
By Mayor Jeremy Grimm
Reader Contributor
This December, the James E. Russell Sports Center will officially open its doors at Travers Park, marking the completion of a multi-year planning and …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Big things are happening at Travers Park, as crews will pave the south parking lot located off of Pine Street. The work will run from …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Current and former Sandpoint city staff, elected officials, friends and members of the Russell family, as well as representatives of local court sports groups, construction …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After more than a year of planning — and rising community debate in recent months — Sandpoint City Council members voted Sept. 27 to give …
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