Tagged: Lake Pend Oreille

August 10, 2017

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 …

Featured / Sports and Outdoors

August 5, 2017

New to town? (part 1)

Be it the lake, the mountains or the nightlife, Sandpoint has a lot to offer. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor spots. Next week, we’ll talk about our …

Featured / Sports and Outdoors

July 15, 2017

Sharing our area’s waters

Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer

Between Lake Pend Oreille, Priest Lake, the Pend Oreille River and the Clark Fork River, Bonner County has no shortage of water-related recreational opportunities.

Boaters, …

Featured / Opinion

May 12, 2017

Second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille should require public comment

By Shannon Williamson, Ph.D and Matt Nykiel
Reader Contributors

Recent news that BNSF plans to move forward with a second railroad bridge over Lake Pend Oreille has sparked a lot …

Featured / News / News in Brief

April 19, 2017

BNSF to build second railroad bridge over Lake Pend Oreille

By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff

Pending government approvals, BNSF Railway plans to move forward with a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille.

Company officials announced this week that design and …

News / News in Brief

February 22, 2017

Lake level to rise

By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff

Expect to see a higher lake level by the end of the month.

The Army Corps of Engineers announced this week that it plans to …

Featured / News / News in Brief

November 17, 2016

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 …

Featured / Sports and Outdoors

July 18, 2016

ICL hosts Summer Adventure Series

By Reader Staff

Locals and visitors alike will gain new appreciation for Idaho’s spectacular peaks, lakes, streams and wildlife with the Idaho Conservation League’s 10th annual Summer Adventure Series.

With …