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 …
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Mayor’s Roundtable: Big Brother approach limits local government and favors the wealthy over most Idahoans
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 …
New Sandpoint City Council members sworn in
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 …
Rognstad eyeing run for Idaho governor
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 …
City approves prelim plat for Madison Meadows housing development, sets dates for parks workshops
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 …
Mayor’s Roundtable: Spring updates
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, …
Mayor’s Roundtable: Democracy endures
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 …
Mayor’s Roundtable
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 …
Mayor’s Roundtable: A Sandpoint Legacy
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 …
Ordinance giving mayor power to mandate masks fails on 4-2 vote
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 …
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 