Scattered Lands project moves forward
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 …
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Firefighters prepare for hot weekend ahead
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Fire officials are anticipating increased activity at area blazes over the weekend, as a high-pressure system is expected to bring temperatures in the mid-90s to …
High Labor Day winds fuel area fires
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 …
USFS releases Buckskin Saddle project decision
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service released a draft decision, Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Buckskin Saddle Integrated Restoration Project on July …
Euthanasia for the forest
By Barry Rosenberg
Reader Contributor
Some individuals are able to ask their physician whether suicide is a reasonable option to end their pain and suffering. Many of the trees on …
Bog Creek Road project approved
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service and Customs and Border Protection announced Jan. 31 that the agencies will move forward with the Bog Creek Road project, located …
Meetings to detail silica drilling, second rail bridge
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A pair of meetings over the next week will break down two issues of local concern: the exploratory drilling for silica near Lake Pend Oreille …
IPNF, FSPW partner to help tree species
By Reader Staff
There are approximately 4,600 more whitebark pine seeds in the ground on Scotchman Peak thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) and Friends …
Trestle Peak Fire limited in spread
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Thanks to quick work by fire crews, the Trestle Peak Fire has been relatively contained to around 40 acres.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, …
Free 2016 Christmas tree permits for fourth graders
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests will issue free Christmas tree permits for fourth graders with an Every Kid in a Park pass! The free tree …
Have a great day in Sandpoint. Squeeze in the fun this week with “No Man’s Land”; the Cancer’s No Joke Fundraiser; Schpring Finale; the Home & Garden Show; an Egg Hunt; and more! As always, see the full list of events in the 
