Celebrating Sandpoint’s exceptional staff
By Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
It’s an honor to be working with such a team of professionals at the city of Sandpoint. The level of commitment to the job, to …
By Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
It’s an honor to be working with such a team of professionals at the city of Sandpoint. The level of commitment to the job, to …
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
I’ve spent the past week in Boise as your District 1 board member for the Association of Idaho Cities. There are a couple updates …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There will be a few new faces around City Hall after the swearing in and election certification Jan. 5 of Council members Joel Aispuro, Justin …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad confirmed to the Reader on Oct. 12 that he is exploring a run for Idaho governor in the 2022 election.
According …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint City Council members voted Oct. 6 to approve the preliminary plat for a 10-unit single-family housing development dubbed Madison Meadows, located just north of …
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Spring has begun and with it comes a renewed sense of optimism and excitement for change. More people have had COVID-19 shots, myself included, …
By Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what I have to be grateful for this holiday season. I’m grateful for the …
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Last Thursday I had the privilege of presenting the State of the City address before the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce at its first …
By Mayor Shelby Rognstad
Reader Contributor
Friday, Aug. 7 marked the long awaited grand reopening of War Memorial Field. This project had been envisioned by many residents for years. Since …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Shouts and cheers of celebration could be heard from outside Council Chambers as news spread that the Sandpoint City Council voted down a proposed ordinance …
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