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UPDATED: Mon., April 23, 2018
Coeur d’Alene woman dies after driving car into Fernan Lake
A 40-year-old woman is dead after driving her car into Fernan Lake Sunday afternoon.

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 4, 2017
Divers search for person who fell into Fernan Lake when boat capsized
Jesse A. Bishop, 60, remains missing after the boat he was in capsized early Tuesday morning at the East Fernan boat launch.

UPDATED: Sun., May 7, 2017
Kootenai County detectives seek information on SUV months after mother, two kids die at Fernan Lake
Detectives hope the description of a vehicle will help them solve the case of a Coeur d’Alene mom who was found dead with her two toddler boys in a submerged …
Wed., Nov. 9, 2016
Investigators look for tips related to death of Coeur d’Alene mom and two children
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information from anyone who saw Misty Phelps between 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 and when the she and her two young sons …

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 3, 2016
Adult and two children found dead in vehicle in Fernan Lake
One adult and two small children were found dead Thursday morning in a vehicle submerged in Fernan Lake.

Tue., Oct. 11, 2016
University of Idaho ‘lake lab’ to study ecology, economy of local lakes
A $100,000 laboratory at the University of Idaho-Coeur d’Alene will track the ecology of North Idaho lakes and their role in the regional economy.
Tue., Sept. 20, 2016
Blue-green algae advisory lifted for Hayden and Avondale lakes
Blue-green algae advisories have been lifted for Hayden Lake and Avondale Lake, but remain in place for Fernan Lake.
Fri., Aug. 19, 2016
Blue-green algae bloom now affects all of Fernan Lake
A blue-green algae bloom on the east side of Fernan Lake has spread and now impacts the entire lake.
Tue., July 19, 2016
Blue-green algae outbreaks lead to advisories for parts of Hayden and Fernan lakes
Blue-green algae outbreaks have been confirmed in parts of Hayden and Fernan lakes.
Tue., June 21, 2016
Police name Coeur d’Alene man who died after being pulled from Fernan Lake
A young man who died Monday after being pulled from Fernan Lake was identified Tuesday as Andrew C. Riggs-Wiedmaier, 22, of Coeur d’Alene. Riggs-Wiedmaier was a passenger in a 1997 …
Mon., June 20, 2016
One person dead of apparent drowning in Fernan Lake
One person died after ending up in Fernan Lake at about 4:30 a.m. Monday.

Tue., May 31, 2016
Crews plant native shrubs at Fernan Lake to battle algae problems
Native shrubs will become the front line for keeping phosphorous out of Fernan Lake. The erosion control project aims to improve water quality in the lake east of Coeur d’Alene, …
Mon., March 14, 2016
CdA woman arrested for DUI after driving car into Fernan Lake
A 22-year-old Coeur d’Alene woman lost control of her car and drove it into Fernan Lake Sunday night. She was arrested for driving under the influence after her blood-alcohol content …
Wed., Oct. 7, 2015
Health advisories lifted for Hayden, Avondale lakes
Health advisories related to blue-green algae outbreaks in Hayden Lake and Avondale Lake have been lifted, and the water in both lakes is again safe for fishing, swimming and domestic …
Fri., July 10, 2015
Toxic algae bloom found in Hayden Lake
Drought and heat are taking a toll on water quality in local lakes. A health advisory was issued today for Hayden Lake after sampling confirmed the presence of a blue-green …

Wed., Aug. 20, 2014
UI researchers tracking sources of Fernan Lake algae
Strands of blue-green algae beading Fernan Lake’s shoreline are a common but unwelcome sight to Bill Miller and other residents living near the lake. The small lake east of Coeur …
Fri., May 16, 2014
Body found near Fernan Lake
Spokane detectives are taking the lead in an investigation surrounding a body found this morning in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest near Fernan Lake.
Fri., Oct. 25, 2013
Health advisory issued for Fernan Lake
A health advisory was issued Friday for Fernan Lake, where toxic blue-green algae was found in the water.
Sat., June 29, 2013
Fernan Lake tested positive for blue-green algae; health advisory issued
A health advisory was issued Saturday for Fernan Lake, Idaho, where toxic blue-green algae was found present in the water.
Thu., July 19, 2012
Algae health advisory at Fernan Lake lifted
Blue-green algae is no longer a threat to recreation at Fernan Lake, the Panhandle Health District says.
Thu., July 12, 2012
Algae warning at Fernan Lake
People recreating at Fernan Lake east of downtown Coeur d’Alene are being advised to avoid a bloom of blue-green algae. The naturally occurring bacteria can produce toxins harmful to humans …
Wed., July 11, 2012
Fernan Lake algae bloom prompts health advisory
People recreating at Fernan Lake east of downtown Coeur d’Alene are being advised to avoid a bloom of blue-green algae. The naturally occurring bacteria can produce toxins harmful to humans …
Sat., May 12, 2012
Troopers, firefighters honored for rescues
Two Idaho State Police troopers and two Coeur d’Alene firefighters who helped rescue two children trapped in a car overturned in Fernan Lake are among the 12 recipients of Idaho’s …

Sat., Jan. 14, 2012
Frozen gourmets harvest fish through ice
Bryan Lepagnol trudged across Fernan Lake’s frozen surface Friday afternoon, pulling a sled filled with fishing supplies. The sky was blue overhead. The perch were biting. And the ice was …
Wed., Aug. 31, 2011
Fernan Lake accident victim’s condition improves
The condition of a 1-year-old girl who was hospitalized after her family’s car slid into Fernan Lake on Sunday has been upgraded from critical to serious.
Tue., Aug. 30, 2011
Help offered for homeless family that lost boy in lake
The director of a Coeur d’Alene homeless center said that the family that lost a child Sunday after their car slid into Fernan Lake was homeless.
Mon., June 8, 2009
50 acres donated to CdA for preserve
Three northern Idaho residents have donated 50 acres to the city of Coeur d’Alene to preserve as a waterfront walking area along Fernan Lake. Jim Elder, Pat Acuff and Doug …

Thu., Aug. 9, 2007
Residents consider catch, release for deer chomping their gardens
Fernan Village has become prime real estate for whitetail deer: no wolves, no hunters, easy access to the forest and loads of tasty landscaping. But the ravenous and increasingly bold …