By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The application period for permits to participate in the second annual city authorized Canada goose hunt at Sandpoint City Beach is open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, with...
By Kathy Hubbard Reader Contributor People who were children when the Arts and Crafts Fair started at City Beach are now bringing their grandchildren to the bigger and better fair in downtown Sandpoint, 51...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff After nearly six months, the city of Sandpoint is getting close to identifying a finalist in its downtown waterfront design competition, which kicked off in late-February when the City...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Jon Totten, a professional sailing instructor with a passion for the outdoors, asked himself one question as he walked along Sandpoint’s underutilized waterfront: “Where are all the kids?” He...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint issued a statement June 27 that under a migratory bird depredation permit with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, the resident Canada geese that...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff An integral part of the summer season in Sandpoint involves recreating in Lake Pend Oreille, which requires a number of lifeguards to ensure everyone exits the water safely at...
By Reader Staff In celebration of Earth Day 2023, the Idaho Conservation League is partnering with the city of Sandpoint to host a clean-up event at City Beach and Lower Sand Creek. From 9...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If there’s one word that encapsulates the Carousel of Smiles restoration project for Reno Hutchison, it’s “magic.” Reno and her husband Clay have brought the restoration of this one-of-a-kind...
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Prompted in part by the ongoing debate over how best to manage the goose population at City Beach, the city of Sandpoint floated a survey in June asking area...
By Hannah Combs and Chris Corpus Special to the Reader Young Vernon Shook didn’t let anything stand in the way of his ambitions to become an engineer or doctor — not even the Great...
