New paid parking system in Sandpoint devastates downtown business sales
SANDPOINT, Idaho -- A new paid parking system implemented in downtown Sandpoint this month is taking a toll on local businesses, with at least one shop reporting a dramatic drop
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North Idaho Lakers gear up for Legion state tournament
North Idaho Lakers head coach Travis Tyler plugged in a speaker at Memorial Field and began blasting nu metal as the team stretched on Tuesday.
July 14, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update
July 14, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Updateidfg-jmessner Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:52
North Idaho musicians to open Festival at Sandpoint this summer
Two North Idaho-raised musicians, Camden Morris and Remy Garrison, will perform as openers for Midland at the Festival at Sandpoint this summer. Morris is a Nashville-based artist whose songwriting ...
Idaho’s Most Unusual Listing: A Pair of Medieval Castles Complete With a Dungeon and Drawbridge
The imposing stone structures, with towers, turrets and a hot tub room, lord over the landscape near the mountain resort town ...
Festival at Sandpoint reveals 2026 fine arts poster
The Festival at Sandpoint has selected “Shadow Serenade” by North Idaho artist Cyndie Hammond as its 2026 fine arts poster. The colored pencil artwork celebrates the beauty of the region’s lakes, mountains and forests, while proceeds from the original artwork auction will support the festival’s nonprofit mission.
Chinook fishing on the Upper Salmon River will end on July 15
Chinook fishing on the Upper Salmon River will end on July 15idfg-cliess Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:06
6th annual Sandpoint Pride festival kicks off this week
Starting Thursday, organizers invite community members to gather and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with events, live music and more ...
New paid parking rules in Sandpoint spark debate over impact on local businesses
SANDPOINT, Idaho — One week after Sandpoint launched its new paid parking system, the community remains sharply divided over whether the rules will benefit the city or damage local businesses. The new ...
Classic wooden boats set to sail into Sandpoint
The boat show kicks off today, July 10, as boats begin arriving at the boardwalk meandering along Sand Creek on both sides of ...
Long Bridge pedestrian path to partially reopen next week
SANDPOINT, Idaho – The Long Bridge pedestrian path is expected to be reopened by the end of next week, allowing end-to-end access via a designated route, after custom steel support
Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth. Also, what is a chiselmouth?
Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth. Also, what is a chiselmouth?idfg-cliess Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:51
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/8/2026
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/8/2026idfg-gschoby Wed, 07/08/2026 - 16:58
July 8, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update
July 8, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Updateidfg-jmessner Wed, 07/08/2026 - 14:29
Idaho town's parking program off to a rocky start
The city of Sandpoint, Idaho, launched its long-debated paid parking program July 1, according to a Sandpoint Reader report, introducing 43 cashless parking kiosks throughout the downtown core.
Community members protest Sandpoint's recent parking changes
Concerns were not exclusive to Sandpoint residents; downtown employees who live out of town said they were frustrated they ...
2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card
2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard cardidfg-cliess Wed, 07/08/2026 - 12:36
Fish and Game stocking jack Chinook salmon in New Meadows pond
Fish and Game stocking jack Chinook salmon in New Meadows pondidfg-jmessner Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:50
SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week
SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per weekidfg-cliess Wed, 07/08/2026 - 09:22
F&G closes access to Boise River WMA due to Claremont Fire
F&G closes access to Boise River WMA due to Claremont Fireidfg-bpearson Wed, 07/08/2026 - 09:02