Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
In May 2024, however, Hecla announced Baker had retired after nearly 23 years of service and was also stepping dow…
Pack River Delta work complete
The second phase of the Pack River Delta Restoration project is now complete, Idaho Fish & Game officials said. The project started in October 2023 and was com…
Free avian flu testing at fairgrounds
BONNERS FERRY — In preparation for the upcoming fair, free Avian flu testing for birds is being held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds’ indoor arena on July 24 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. The testing is not limited to f…
County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking
While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can …
KVRI grizzly bear subcommittee meeting July 11
The Kootenai Valley Resource Imitative grizzly bear subcommittee will meet July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Boundary County Annex.
See the pond, fish the pond
Ponds are typically close by and offer a fun, no-hassle fishing experience
Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald
The good news is the lake has rebounded since then – dissolved nitrogen and phosphorous levels have plummeted by 67% and 92% respectively.
Growing food for people and fish in Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho
The process begins with adult kokanee that are running up Granite Creek being collected and manually spawned by Fish and Game staff each fall.
Seen any turkeys lately?
The annual turkey survey will rely solely on people reporting turkey sightings
Fish & Game seeks comments on taking gamefish
Idaho Fish and Game has begun the process of negotiated rulemaking to consider expanding methods of take for certain gamefish species (specifically, walleye, pike, and lake trout) in response to a petition sent to …
Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River
A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other property were recovered below Kootenai Falls.
Idaho law enforcement prepares for Fourth of July with increased patrols
Starting this week regional law enforcement partners are working together to ensure the safety of North Idaho travelers and recreators this Fourth of July with…
IDFG says it misidentified grizzly bear
Fish and Game regrets the mistake made by its staff, the undue stress the situation caused for the hunter and the loss of the grizzly bear. Fish and Game is re…
$1M earmarked for North Idaho forests
The funds will also expand road repairs to improve watershed conditions and provide access for wildfire management and implementation of project activities.
LPO expected to reach summer pool today
Lake Pend Oreille is expected to reach normal summer pool levels today, according to an update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday.