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 Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department hosted an open house March 13 to display the chosen court layout for the James E. Russell Sports Center …
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 …
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 …
By Reader Staff
In compliance with the Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s Stage 3 Stay Healthy Order issued Oct. 26, the city of Sandpoint is currently only offering Parks and Recreation …
Kids ran and played ball, some turning cartwheels and kicking up bits of cork in the process, on the new War Memorial Field turf Aug. 7, as city dignitaries milled …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
When it comes to geese — and more importantly, their poop — the city of Sandpoint has no simple solution.
They come in by …
By Jason Wiley
Sandpoint Parks and Rec
July is a busy month for Sandpoint Parks and Recreation. It’s tough to keep on top of all the varied activities offered this …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Big changes are afoot at Sandpoint City Hall following council approval on Wednesday of Stephen Snedden as a councilman, Mose Dunkel as a Parks and …
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