Lawsuit takes shape over Bog Creek Rd. project
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Five conservation groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol over the agencies’ decision to move forward with a road …
Tagged: u.s. forest service
Shared Stewardship program targets North Idaho
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands have identified a large portion of North Idaho as high fire risk, making it one of …
Keeping the fire out of fireworks
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
In 35 years working in fire services, Selkirk Fire Chief Ron Stocking has only had two Fourth of July holidays off. The nature of the …
A conversation with U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The U.S. House of Representatives isn’t the same workplace for a Republican Congressman that it was four months ago.
Just ask freshman Rep. Russ Fulcher. …
Shutdowns old and new
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
With no end in sight to the government shutdown constricting Washington, D.C., it may well go on record as the longest in U.S. history.
That …
Cougar Fire area closure rescinded
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
More than two months after it was first detected, the Cougar Fire is finally just a memory.
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests announced Wednesday it …
Cougar Fire estimated 700 acres Monday, slowly growing
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Cougar Fire, located five miles east of Hope and just north of Porcupine Lake, is an estimated 700 acres as of Monday and continuing …
Draft decision issued on Boulder Creek Restoration Project
By Reader Staff
Jeanne Higgins, Forest Supervisor for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, has issued a Draft Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Boulder Creek Restoration Project …
“Above normal” fire activity expected in Panhandle through Sept.
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 …
Repair work to begin on Lightning Creek Road
By Reader Staff
Repair work on the Lightning Creek Road and Boulder Creek Road will begin June 25.
Heavy equipment has been moving into these areas and Noble Excavating, Inc., …
Happy Spring Equinox. The days are getting longer – so get out and enjoy them. Check out a performance of Mamma Mia!, enjoy Community Day & 2400 Ft of Schweitzer, or even build some STEM Bridges. As always, see the full list of events in the 
