Beyond politics
By Pat Hart
Reader Contributor
I am retired. I worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 46 years, all of it in Boundary County, Idaho. I am not acting as …
Tagged: conservation
The reckless firing of federal resource workers is a crisis for Idaho
By Justin Hayes
Reader Contributor
Idahoans cherish the great outdoors. Whether it’s visiting our national forests, fishing in pristine rivers or depending on a thriving agricultural sector, our way of …
Register now for local Master Naturalist intro classes
By Pat Meyers
Reader Contributor
The Pend Oreille Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalists is a non-profit volunteer organization concerned with nature-related conservation events in the Idaho panhandle. Our chapter …
International Wildlife Film Festival raises funds for local students
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
As part of Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, The Hive (207 N. First Ave.) will host a special showing of the International Wildlife Film Festival’s 2024 lineup …
Shaping the future of North Idaho’s ‘Great Lakes’
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
The “Great Lakes” of North Idaho are no secret. For decades, people have flocked to our sparkling waters from urban centers near and far, drawn …
SCOTUS will not hear Utah’s lawsuit to control 18.5 million acres of public land
By Kyle Dunphey
Utah News Dispatch
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Jan. 13 that it will not hear Utah’s sweeping public lands lawsuit, in which the state argued it should …
2025 Legislature opens with governor’s State of the State Address on Jan. 6
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho lawmakers will gavel into session Monday, Jan. 6 for the first regular session of the 68th Legislature at the Capitol in Boise.
The 2025 …
Celebrating conservation and our community
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Staff
As 2024 winds down, we are deeply thankful to our community for supporting conservation efforts across North Idaho. Your involvement in preserving our stunning landscapes …
Kaniksu Land Trust finalizes purchase of Sled Hill
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Kaniksu Land Trust officially took possession of the historic Sled Hill earlier this month, preserving the 48-acre parcel for future generations in perpetuity. For their …
This is my home
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Philosophers and science fiction writers preach that humanity is an inherently selfish race. I suppose they’re right, in a way.
Hurricane Milton follows on the …
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