Forest Service outlines changes to Green Bay campground
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to locations to camp and recreate on Lake Pend Oreille, it’s hard to find better than Green Bay. The rocky beach east of Garfield Bay in...
Category: On The Lake
Army Corps sets lake drawdown date
By Reader Staff In a typical year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins the drawdown of Lake Pend Oreille on the third Sunday in September or Sept. 18, whichever comes later. Due to...
BOCC Commissioner Williams: Shortening Corps’ timeline on Albeni Falls gate replacement ‘has the support of the congressional delegates’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The city of Priest River hosted Idaho Gov. Brad Little and members of his cabinet on Aug. 29 for the “Capital for a Day” event, during which attendees discussed...
Lake level and dam operation update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint Reader Contributor Idaho Gov. Brad Little flew into our area Aug. 29 for a “Capitol for a Day” event in Priest River. Before and after the Priest River event,...
Sand Creek Regatta returns for fifth year of DIY watercraft competition
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Sandpoint’s signature celebration of homemade watercraft and big pirate energy is back for its fifth iteration, with the Sand Creek Regatta scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. Boaters are instructed...
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
By Ben Olson Reader Staff While driving down the mountain from camping up Lightning Creek last weekend, I was reminded of a line from Confucius: “The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call...
City Beach Lady Liberty statue going in for repairs
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Few other Sandpoint landmarks are more photographed than the replica of Lady Liberty at the end of the City Beach pier — however, those snapshots will have to wait...
Serviceability of sunken sheriff’s vessel remains undetermined
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff A patrol rescue boat belonging to the Bonner County Sheriff Marine Division is out of commission following a July incident of “rough seas,” during which the vessel sank while...
Army Corps gives update on Albeni Falls Dam gates
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held several public meetings in May to inform stakeholders and members of the public about the defective spillway gate at Albeni...
Making a splash at the 29th Long Bridge Swim
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Local athletes and adventurers can beat the heat Saturday, Aug. 3 with the 29th annual Long Bridge Swim. This 1.76-mile trek from Sagle to Sandpoint is a time-honored tradition...
