YEAR IN REVIEW: 2023
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
We’ve been doing these retrospectives every year since 2020, and so far the ’20s have lived up to their reputation for being “roaring.” Just reading …
Tagged: Sandpoint City Beach
City accepting applications for 2023 City Beach goose hunt
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. …
POAC’s Arts and Crafts Fair to feature more than 120 artisans
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 …
Finalists present their concepts for downtown waterfront design competition
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 …
Sailing toward independence
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 …
USDA Wildlife Services euthanize geese at City Beach
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 …
Litehouse YMCA, city of Sandpoint seeking lifeguards for the season
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 …
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up City Beach
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 …
Bringing the herd together
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 …
Survey results: Most want dogs at City Beach, with restrictions
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 …
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 