LAUREN REICHENBACH
I’ve spent most of my life in northeastern Washington and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2021. After that, I spent roughly two years working for a small online newspaper in North Seattle before realizing big city living wasn’t for me. Me and my pup, Kodak, headed east, where we eventually landed in Sandpoint.
When I’m not writing, you can find me spending time exercising and taking photos. I ran two half marathons in high school and after spending the past few years recovering from various injuries, I’m hoping to complete my first full marathon by the end of the year.
I also love any outdoor activity, none of which would be complete without my dog. Kodak and I love going for walks and hikes, and I can’t wait to try to convince him to get in my kayak and spend the hot months of the year on Lake Pend Oreille. While he’s not a fan of baths, he sure does love chasing the ducks.
Recent Stories
Lake Pend Oreille's Albeni Falls Dam gate issue is long-term problem
The meeting, held by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was prompted by the April discovery of defects on spillway Gate 3 at the dam.
Man again arrested on trespass charge
The Bonner County commissioners’ regular meeting was delayed Tuesday by almost half an hour after Dave Bowman — who was trespassed from the building Jan. 26 for disruption and perceived threats — arrived at the meeting despite the ban.
'He deliberately locked eyes with me'
Woman threatens to sue Bonner County if commissioner doesn't apologize
Bonner County is being threatened with a lawsuit by a local resident who claims Commissioner Luke Omodt has caused her physical and emotional harm by looking at her when he said lies will not be tolerated during a meeting. On Dec. 19, Dian Welle sent an email to the county prosecutor demanding that Omodt publicly apologize for looking at her during a meeting as he reiterated the rules of the public comment section of the meeting.
Trees down at Travers Park
Twenty trees at Travers Park officially came down Friday morning as crews worked to remove the trees and chip them.
Apple Fest returns to Sandpoint for third year
Nothing says “fall” like the crisp crunch of an apple, and this Saturday, there will be over 30 different kinds to chomp into at the University of Idaho’s third Apple Fest.
Grizzly recovery efforts looking up in Panhandle
Grizzly bear recovery is in full swing in the Idaho Panhandle and northwestern Montana and officials are looking for ways to mitigate negative interactions between humans and bears as the populations of both continue to rise in the area.
Marina cleanup hauls in a ton of trash
While the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club might be seen as just a fishing group, some of its members are going above and beyond behind the scenes to do more for the community and the lake that blesses all the members with great fishing.
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North Idaho dog battles to maintain winning title at Westminster Dog Show
A 4-year-old rat terrier from Sandpoint and his human will be working to defend his three-time title in New York City next week at the Westminster Dog Show.