Cape Horn fire: The Aftermath
Story and photos by Ben Olson Reader Staff While over 400 fire personnel still fight to contain the Cape Horn fire outside of Bayview, the worst is apparently behind us. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter...
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Fire season at our doorstep
By Jen Jackson Quintano Reader Contributor That June, while we were away in Colorado on wildland fire assignments, it rained five inches in Sandpoint. We returned home one evening, late in the month, riding...
Fire restrictions set for Bonner County
If you plan to visit local public lands during Independence Day Weekend, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) suggest you “Know Before You Go.” Prior planning will ensure that...
Fire Season ramping up to be a big one
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Coming out of one of the driest winters in over a decade, and with above-average temperatures headed our way, this fire season is already looking to be one of...
