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Michelle Drew

Founder and editor of Northwoods Pulse. Award-winning journalist and photographer.

Air Quality Reaches 'Unhealthy' Levels

Air Quality Reaches 'Unhealthy' Levels

Residents may have noticed the smoky, reddish haze in the air and the faint smell of burning chemicals in recent days. This is a result of smoke blowing down from widespread wildfires in Canada, affecting air quality in Vilas and its surrounding counties as well as much of the Midwest.

Kubacki Boxrucker Recognized as Eagle River Parade Marshal

Independence Day is only one month away, and the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center has chosen its parade marshal for 2025. Karen Kubacki Boxrucker has been selected for the position of honor in this year's July 4 parade through downtown Eagle River for her

Graduation Day!

Graduation Day!

Help Fight Food Insecurity With FORK's Inaugural River Paddle

Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) has partnered with Wildwood Outdoor Adventures and Campground to host the inaugural Fork on the River Charity Paddle this June, and there are still openings available for those who would like to not only have fun with family and friends but also help support local

Give Turtles a Brake This Nesting Season

Give Turtles a Brake This Nesting Season

Cars move a lot faster than turtles, which is why it's a very important time of year to be vigilant when driving and slow down on area roadways, especially near water. The state's 11 species of turtles make their way out of waterways to lay eggs

Ditch Witchin'

Ditch Witchin'

City to Offer Swim Lessons

City to Offer Swim Lessons

Eagle River City Administrator Robin Ginner is inviting parents and guardians to sign their kids up for the city’s upcoming swimming lessons slated this July at Silver Lake Beach. These popular courses are scheduled to take place July 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24; and will be held Mondays through Thursdays,