By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist You’ve probably already heard that Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) submitted permit applications to build a second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille. Correction – it’s actually THREE new...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist It’s clearly still winter outside, but my mind keeps wandering toward summer. I’m sure I’m not alone. Winter in North Idaho can be a little rough. Don’t get me...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff There were more questions than answers at Wednesday night’s Newport smelter panel discussion. Local and statewide experts took the Panida stage to shed some light on the proposed silicon...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought it only fitting that I share why “I do what I do” with you fabulous readers. Working as the executive director of...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist As some of you may have read in the Bee earlier this month, a Montana-based company called Pend Oreille Silica Inc. is looking to do some exploratory drilling on...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint City Council members and officials are tackling new responsibilities following a recent trip to Boise. In a recognition of her work as Sandpoint City Council president and director...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist Hooray, it’s snowing! But more importantly, your lake is getting bombed with herbicides all over the place. Do I have your attention now? Great! Don’t get me wrong —...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Shannon Williamson, Joel Aispuro and John Darling were sworn in as Sandpoint City Council members Wednesday, ushering in a new year for the governing body. Following their wins in...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer The final draft of the proposed Bonner County Natural Resource Plan is available for review and public comment from now until the Jan. 17 public hearing where county...
By Shannon Williamson Reader Columnist Tuesday marked a huge victory for advocates of clean water — like me. And people that dislike sitting in their cars at blocked at-grade rail crossings. And people that...
