Tidal changes of the inland sea
By Ben OlsonReader Staff When a billy goat or ram is castrated, it’s known as a wether. Because they are sans family jewels, they have less testosterone, making them less aggressive and easier to...
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What your license plate says about you
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Idaho’s license plates have changed many times over the years. Since 1928, the standard phrase on plates has been “Famous Potatoes,” and the default design is the red, white and...
54th season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Sandpoint
Performances include Ado About Nothing and The Merchant of Venice By Ben OlsonReader Staff The annual return of the beloved Montana Shakespeare in the Parks troupe continues to stand as one of the best...
Crews work to contain local wildfires
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Firefighting crews continue to make progress on the 3,547-acre Upper Smith Fire burning 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry. The lightning-caused fire, burning since July 8, is listed at 30%...
Cat person
By Ben OlsonReader Staff At one point in my life, if someone told me they were a “cat person” or a “dog person,” I would’ve rolled my eyes at them. The idea of marrying...
‘Simple but elevated’
Feeding the community at The Granary General Store By Ben OlsonReader Staff Sam Podmajerski and Emily Peilleron want to feed the community. The co-owners of The Granary General Store opened their doors earlier this summer,...
Dumb of the Week
By Ben OlsonReader Staff It’s been another Dumb week to be alive. Let’s dive into the sucking void, shall we?After months of President Donald Trump raging about “his” Reflecting Pool being damaged by “vandals,”...
‘Connect first with yourself’
Grounded Yoga and Movement opens along the downtown waterfront By Ben OlsonReader Staff There isn’t any better place for Mariela Rebelo to be than inside a yoga studio. After teaching her speciality of yin...
Portland songwriter Anna Tivel to play Panida
By Ben OlsonReader Staff There are some voices that need to be heard and some songs that need to be sung. Lucky for us, Anna Tivel has both covered. The Portland, Ore.-based folk singer-songwriter...
Will Ferrell’s The Hawk is ridiculously funny
By Ben OlsonReader Staff There are a variety of excellent films about golf that have been quoted on teeboxes and greens since they came out: Whether it’s Caddyshack, Tin Cup, Happy Gilmore or several...
