No cause yet released in Cape Horn Fire
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Cape Horn fire that scorched Lake Pend Oreille communities last year is seared into local memory. However, authorities still haven’t released the cause of …
Tagged: Lake Pend Oreille
Debris enters lake; boaters to use caution
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are advising boaters to watch for additional debris in Lake Pend Oreille after a breach in a drift yard …
Study finds bridge infrastructure in poor condition
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Aging infrastructure could be putting rail shipping lines at risk for hazardous spills, according to a new study.
Out of 250 railway bridges examined in …
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 …
On your marks, get set… swim!
By Scout Anatricia
Reader Intern
There’s nothing quite like the sight of several hundred people breast-stroking their way to the finish line at the end of the 1.76 mile Long …
Mighty Mermaids tackle Lake Pend Oreille
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Right from the beginning, Lake Pend Oreille was trouble.
Standing near the lake shore at 5 a.m., endurance swimmers Nancy Steadman Martin, Christie Ciraulo, Jenny …
Badges, guns and boats
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader staff
The temperature is a solid 80 degrees come Sunday at City Beach. There’s barely a wisp of cloud in the sky. The water temperature rests …
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