State of the city address
By Shelby Rognstad Reader Contributor Happy belated new year to all of you readers. As mayor of the city of Sandpoint, I’d like to take this opportunity to give you an update on the...
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‘Christmas Carole’ both classic and original
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Chances are good you’ve seen Charles Dickens’ holiday staple “A Christmas Carol” adapted dozens of times over the years. But you’ve never seen it like this before. A mix...
City moves forward on commercial kitchen
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint officials took a necessary step Wednesday in the process of implementing a new commercial kitchen. Council members approved an action to sign over the kitchen equipment, once housed...
Solar Roadways demonstration to be replaced
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The second time looks to be the charm for the Sandpoint Solar Roadways demonstration. While its September debut was hampered by installation delays and malfunctioning panels, the demonstration is...
Fiber internet goes live at City Hall
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff The city of Sandpoint enjoyed a major speed upgrade this week with the launch of its new fiber internet connection. Upgrading city internet speeds from 10 megabit-per-second downloads to...
Shop Small Saturday puts holiday spirit in Christmas shopping
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s no secret that there’s something crass and sleazy about Black Friday. Every year, fights break out, people are trampled and thieves prey upon the chaos, all for the...
The Carousel of Smiles:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For Reno and Clay Hutchison, Christmas is coming early this year. The couple plans to unwrap a present that may leave a lasting impact on future generations of Sandpoint...
Tam O’Shanter bar sold to new owner
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff After 75 years, the venerable downtown bar Tam O’Shanter is under new ownership. Former owner Sandi Terry announced this week she has sold the bar, known locally as the...
Cedar St. Bridge Public Market open for business
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Cedar St. Bridge is about to return to its roots. Owners Cindy and Jeff Bond are excited to announce the launch the Cedar St. Bridge Public Market from...
Hearts to Homes:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Lenny Guerrero knows what it’s like to not have a roof over his head. On the one hand, Guerrero is a tech-savvy entrepreneur, a self-starter and innovative thinker. On...
