The future of oil trains redux
By Cate Huisman
Reader Contributor
A year ago in these pages, I wrote about a hearing in Spokane at which hundreds of inland Northwest residents protested the proposed construction of …
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BNSF reaches coal dust settlement
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
BNSF Railway has agreed to investigate car covers for coal transportation, addressing a longtime complaint of local environmental and conservation groups.
Company officials announced this …
100 years and going strong:
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Amtrak Train Depot turns 100 years old this month. I’ve got to say: For a century old, she still looks pretty good, although …
Local agencies, BNSF train for oil clean-up
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A little preparation goes a long way if the worst should happen. And for Sandpoint, “the worst” isn’t a huge exaggeration when it comes …
Second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille put on hold
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Locals worried about an expansion of oil and coal train traffic can breath a sigh of relief on at least one count: BNSF Railway has …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 
