An ‘ungracious’ prayer
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Any halfway diligent reader of the Reader since December 2004 is familiar with my coverage of city decisions, trends and politics. They may also have …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Any halfway diligent reader of the Reader since December 2004 is familiar with my coverage of city decisions, trends and politics. They may also have …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint residents are more likely than not to see a measure on their 2022 ballots asking to increase the current 7% tax on short-term lodging …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City councilors voted 4-2 to amend the land swap agreement with Bridge Street, LLC at their regular July 20 meeting, making the exchange final …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City Council members gathered with Planning and Zoning commissioners for a joint workshop July 12, during which they parsed through an in-depth report from …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City Council members unanimously approved a strategic plan at their June 15 meeting, establishing a slate of priorities to be addressed between now and …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Eight days after the mass shooting May 24 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, as well …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
After about a year in limbo, City Hall is embarking on what Planner Amy Tweeten described as the “long-awaited restart” of Sandpoint’s Comprehensive Plan update.…
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint received an unprecedented gift March 16: $7.5 million from the family of James “Jim” Russell to design and construct a new …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Roganstad presented a resolution at the Feb. 16 regular City Council meeting to adopt June 19 — or “Juneteenth” — as an …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Top City Hall staff joined with members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the public for a workshop Feb. 16 focused on …
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