Public meeting set for Sandpoint parks planning
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Those who want to weigh in on the development of the city’s parks and recreation master plan have their chance today.
The city is hosting …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Those who want to weigh in on the development of the city’s parks and recreation master plan have their chance today.
The city is hosting …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The race is on to whip downtown Sandpoint into shape before the start of the summer season.
Traditionally seen as kicking off with Lost in …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Idaho state fire marshals ruled out arson last week in its investigation of the First Avenue fire that gutted historic downtown buildings in February, but …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Downtown Sandpoint took an aesthetic hit when a fire gutted several historic buildings in early February.
Just as locals gear up for the tourist-heavy summer …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint’s population is on the rise, but like any growth spurt, it carries with it an awkward phase or two.
Many of them are apparent …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Sandpoint officials have released the identification of a suspect in the 2018 Meandering Moose shooting.
Fabian Rebeterano, 40, is suspected in the Aug. 6 shooting …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Investigations continue into the fire that destroyed two historic downtown buildings and damaged another.
According to Sandpoint City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, fire marshals are focusing …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Downtown Sandpoint is changing.
It’s a reality acknowledged by most businesses owners, developers and city officials who work within the shopping district. The difference lies …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is taking its first steps to develop a new Parks and Recreation master plan.
Announced at a City Council meeting Wednesday …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
City crews had a busy month fixing water mains, including one break late on Christmas Eve.
Work began earlier this month when a contractor on …
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