By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Sandpoint is growing. The population grew 5.1% in 2017, far above the 1.2% annual average. We are seeing development throughout the city in residential and commercial. This is...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Speaking with many of the leading employers in our region, I know that the number-one challenge for local business recruitment and retention is education. Because Idaho ranks next...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor There is a lot to discuss this week at the Roundtable. I will touch on some highlights here and I welcome readers to come join me to dive...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor I want to take this opportunity to recognize some significant events of late. First, our hearts go out to those impacted by the fire on First Avenue as...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County Commissioners were divided on a vote Tuesday that ultimately led to the end of any county employee involvement with the Bonner Regional Team. A resolution brought forth...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor I wish everyone a happy New Year. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I want to take this opportunity to usher in 2019 with a...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Last month I was discussing the incredible amenities and opportunities provided by trails and connectivity. I shared how far the region has come in the last 20 years...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The Sandpoint City Council passed a strategic plan Wednesday identifying priorities to work toward between 2018 and 2020. Under the plan, the city identifies five broad strategic priorities: a...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor I hope everyone had a happy Earth Day. Thanks to 350Sandpoint for bringing the community together to celebrate this home we call Earth. Thank you to all that...
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor There are a couple issues I’d like to address this week. First, I applaud Sandpoint High School students taking a stand in solidarity with students around the nation...
