Water safety habits are a life preserver
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The rivers and lakes of Idaho are a natural draw for those seeking recreation, but they can have a treacherous side. When news broke that …
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Athol man drowns in Jewel Lake
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
A man drowned in Jewel Lake on Saturday, May 12, after jumping off a dock.
The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office reports that they, Selkirk Fire …
Authorities urge swimming safety following accidents
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
A number of drownings and near-drownings have plagued the Sandpoint area this summer. Police Chief Corey Coon said that while the last few years …
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