Public sounds off on proposed Trestle Creek development
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Officials, developers and members of the public gathered Sept. 6 for a public hearing regarding the Idaho Club’s permit request for a community dock …
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Tensions between Bonner County commissioners spur a new agenda bylaw
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County commissioners’ regular Tuesday, Sept. 12 business meeting was punctuated by three separate recesses, as acting-Commission Chair Luke Omodt attempted to rein in …
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By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When I brought the Reader back into publication in January 2015 after two and a half years out of print, I was hopeful for our …
State returns to Stage I fire restrictions
By Reader Staff
As a spate of regional wildfires and numerous smoke-filled days have given way to cooler, wetter weather, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation announced Aug. 30 …
Big turnout fuels successful recall effort in W. Bonner School District
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Voters in the West Bonner County School District made headlines around the state Aug. 29, turning out in large numbers to successfully recall two trustee …
The Idaho Club renews push to develop Trestle Creek, threatening imperiled fish
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
A proposal to build luxury housing and a large private marina at the mouth of Trestle Creek on Lake Pend Oreille poses major threats to …
Idahoans for Open Primaries kicks off initiative signature drive in Sandpoint
By Reader Staff
Idahoans for Open Primaries, a coalition of statewide citizen and political advocacy groups, launched its signature drive for a ballot initiative that would bring ranked choice voting …
One year’s seeds, seven years’ weeds
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Lake Pend Oreille’s noxious weed problem has worsened over the past six years, as blooms of invasive Butomus umbellatus, or flowering rush, have joined …
Rain brings relief from area wildfires
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Wildland firefighters breathed a sigh of relief earlier this week as substantial rain fell across the region, resulting in the return of blue skies and …
Crews continue fighting area blazes, with Ridge Creek, Buckskin 2 fires at 15% contained
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Fire bosses provided an update on the Ridge Creek blaze Aug. 16, burning on 3,124 acres 3.5 miles northeast of Hayden Lake in Kootenai County, …
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