Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Pair do well at rifle competition
Two members of the Kootenai Valley Junior Rifle Team traveled to Spokane on Nov. 2 to participate in the first mat…
IDFG investigate deer deaths in greater Kamiah
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating recent reports of dead deer in the greater Kamiah area, testing the animals for several diseases as they try to ascertain what is causing the deaths.
Safe practices for picking huckleberries in bear country
Do you know what the state fruit of Idaho is? If you guessed the huckleberry, then you would be correct. Beyond being delicious, huckleberries are high in anti…
NBFD dealing with burn piles, purchases new vehicle
On Aug. 7, around 5 p.m., North Bench Fire District was informed by dispatch of a report of several slash piles burning in the area of Songbird Lane.
PVFD conduct monthly meeting, raise funds, discuss volunteer needs
Paradise Valley Fire District held its monthly commissioner’s meetings to approve expenditures and discuss potential funds to help equip the volunteer firefigh…
Safe practices for picking huckleberries in bear country
Do you know what the state fruit of Idaho is? If you guessed the huckleberry, then you would be correct. Beyond being delicious, huckleberries are high in anti…
IDFG investigate deer deaths in greater Kamiah
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating recent reports of dead deer in the greater Kamiah area, testing the animals for several diseases as they try to ascertain what is causing the deaths.
Recreationists can help reduce conflicts on Idaho Fish and Game properties
With summer in full swing, the desire to get outside and enjoy all Idaho has to offer grows strong. With a renewed recreation focus and a growing population, publicly accessible lands in North Idaho are seeing a lo…
Poor Air Quality in North Idaho Counties
Poor Air Quality in North Idaho Counties
IDEQ issue air pollution forecast
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air pollution forecast and caution to notify residents of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone and …
Health advisory issued for Hayden Lake
Panhandle Health District (PHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a public health advisory for the northern portions of Hayde…
Community garden open house Aug. 4
If interested in learning more about the Boundary County community garden, then join GROW on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon to see demonstration garde…
North Bench receives grant funding, purchases equipment
North Bench Fire District received over $15,000 in grant funding to purchase new equipment and protective equipment for firefighters.
Free to fly
Bald eagle recovers
Ban on all outdoor open burning on the Kootenai Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, in coordination with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, has issued a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Reservation due to elevated pollution from regional fi…
Osprey feeling the heat, too
Osprey cruise write-up