Local wildfires prompt aggressive approach
By Reader Staff
Two lightning-caused fires are currently burning in or near Bonner County, and both are undergoing aggressive attack from fire personnel.
The Bee Top Fire is located about …
By Reader Staff
Two lightning-caused fires are currently burning in or near Bonner County, and both are undergoing aggressive attack from fire personnel.
The Bee Top Fire is located about …
By Liz Johnson-Gebhardt and Mike Petersen
Reader Contributors
The management of our national forest lands isn’t without its controversies, but a cooperative effort of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (IPNF) …
By Reader Staff
Idaho Panhandle National Forests announced Sept. 24 that the Sandpoint Ranger District issued a final decision to move forward with the Scattered Lands Project — an effort …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Ranger District regained management responsibilities for the Trestle Creek Complex fire from the Nevada Incident Management Team 3 on July 24 “due to …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
North Idahoans have long lived with the understanding that spring showers are a necessary fact of a four-season life. Rain means happy gardens, greener fields …
By Reader Staff
Officials are eyeing the weather forecast for the coming weeks to provide prescribed burning opportunities across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Multiple prescribed burning projects are planned …
By Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors traveling on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests’ extensive network of roads and trails to be aware of changing conditions and …
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests managers announced plans March 17 to initiate 11 projects this year to address deferred maintenance and improve visitor experiences at popular recreation …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Area fire crews continue to battle a trio of blazes in or very near Bonner County — two fanned by high winds that ripped through …
By Reader Staff
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests is reminding visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited on National Forest …
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