Ashes to ashes, grapes to wine
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Idahoans feel the impact of climate change every summer when temperatures skyrocket and fire season fills the air with smoke. Rising temperatures around the globe …
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The children just want to breathe
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
As fires rage in Idaho’s forests, the smoke hangs so thick sometimes in Sandpoint that its famous views take on a muted, ghostly pallor. Summer …
Fire season heats up in N. Idaho, outlook ‘average’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
North Idahoans are making note of clearer skies so far this August, but with fire activity ramping up this week, the smoky haze of summers …
The New Normal
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For those who live in and visit North Idaho, clean air and natural beauty often top the list for why they’ve chosen this region. Small …
North Idaho fires to see wind through Tuesday
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Monday’s wildfire story is wind, with 7-13 mph gusts anticipated on a couple of larger area blazes through Tuesday, according to Idaho Panhandle National Forests …
In Fine Fettle: Smoke — it’s not just ruining the view
By Ammi Midstokke
Reader Health Columnist
SMOKE. You can’t avoid it right now. It’s in your neighborhood, your car, your office, your eyes, lungs, everywhere. Even your clothes smell like …
Health experts urge safety in smoky conditions
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
With local air quality sitting at very unhealthy levels, local health organizations are urging everyone to moderate their outdoor exposure.
Registering at a quality rating …
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 