Category: News in Brief

Tamarack Aerospace declares bankruptcy

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Local company Tamarack Aerospace has declared bankruptcy in the wake of setbacks from aviation regulators. Company officials say declaring Chapter 11 will give them time to address safety concerns...

CHAFE 150 riders hit the road Saturday

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff One of the biggest biking events in the region kicks off Saturday morning as CHAFE 150 riders begin their long-distance race for the best times—or maybe just enjoy a...

Report shows sunny revenue forecast for Idaho

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Gov. Brad Little’s office is celebrating the release this week of better-than-expected revenue collection throughout Idaho. According to an Idaho General Fund Revenue report released by the Governor’s Office...

County adopts mass fatality plan

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Bonner County Commissioners unanimously approved adoption of a Regional Mass Fatality Management Plan Tuesday, joining four other North Idaho counties in doing so. The plan, written by the Panhandle...

Lake to reach summer pool next week

By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Lake Pend Oreille is projected to reach summer pool next week, according to data from the Northwest River Forecast Center. Summer pool — or the level at which the...

LPOSD offers free summer lunches

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Summer can be a tough time for students who rely on a free lunch program as a staple of their diet. Fortunately, they have options with Lake Pend Oreille...

Goose management plan sparks controversy

By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff When it comes the Canadian geese at Sandpoint City Beach, there’s no simple solution —or at least, not one that will please everyone.  In February, the Sandpoint City Council...