STANLEY, Idaho — The Bench Lake Fire continues to increase, but fire crews are progressing on containment efforts. According to Great Basin Team Four, the fire is now 2,595 acres large and 23 ...

The Bench by Lake Biwa On the east side of Lake Biwa there's something simply known as "the bench." What goes on in the minds of visitors as they take a seat? We spent 3 days by this lakeside bench.