By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Residents throughout North Idaho, eastern Washington and western Montana have experienced ongoing smoke-choked skies — with the air quality index reaching into the “hazardous” category …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The 7,608-acre Cougar Fire was 50 percent contained on Wednesday, according to fire officials. Thanks to 0.5-0.75 inches of rain on the fire the last …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For those who live in and visit North Idaho, clean air and natural beauty often top the list for why they’ve chosen this region. Small …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Monday’s wildfire story is wind, with 7-13 mph gusts anticipated on a couple of larger area blazes through Tuesday, according to Idaho Panhandle National Forests …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Cougar Fire made substantial moves this weekend, as the blaze jumped Lightning Creek headed northeast and tripled in size.
The fire, located five miles …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Wildfire officials say June weather plays a large part in fire season outlook, and for the Idaho Panhandle this year, a wet and chilly June …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Predicting nature may ultimately be a fool’s errand, but being prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at us — especially when it comes to fire …
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