Mad about Science: Underwater tunnels
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
We’ve explored the exciting world of boring machines a few times over the past few months, most recently talking about the impressive tunnel systems drilled …
Tagged: construction
Mad about Science: Sand
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
There have been numerous headlines in the past five years centered on a confusing subject: The world seems to be running out of sand. How …
Sandpoint City Hall formally opens new downtown parking lot
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Officials from City Hall, the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency, construction representatives and members of the public gathered May 13 to officially cut the ribbon at …
City Hall takes in updates on major projects
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint City Council heard a number of updates on ongoing, big-ticket projects at its regular March 19 meeting, queuing up a busy season going …
City Council receives update on wastewater treatment plant replacement project
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The city of Sandpoint is progressing with its effort to replace and upgrade the ailing wastewater treatment plant, which has limped along for years with …
LPOSD plans $18.5 million improvements to Sandpoint Middle School
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Meyer met with families before the regular school board meeting Nov. 12 to answer questions on planned …
Construction begins at Bridge Street intersection
By Reader Staff
Construction work began April 11 at the northeast corner of Bridge Street and First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint, where a hole has sat in place of a …
Downtown construction update
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Work continues apace on street and pedestrian right-of-way construction in the downtown core. Nearly a month after crews broke ground on the project — Phase …
Cornhole — in the middle of the street
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When A&P Bar and Grill Manager James Mize was brainstorming a way to close out summer 2018 with a bang, he decided a cornhole tournament …
Downtown construction making progress
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Despite the poor air quality, construction work along Cedar and Oak streets is on schedule and on budget.
This week, workers will finish installation of …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 