Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist When most people think of a camel, their mind drifts to the dromedary, a hulking beast of northern Africa with a trademark hump on its back and a legendary...
Category: Pets & Animals
Bravo!
By Reader Staff Most students at the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint know that the “someone” shouting an enthusiastic “Bravo!” from down the hall of the MCS when hearing music, may or may not be...
Rascal’s visit
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff While others walk around with a distinct and unsettling ghost story in their memories, I am nearly without. Perhaps I should count myself fortunate in that regard. My creepiest...
Mad About Science: Raccoons
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This week’s topic was suggested by Kim Woodruff of Sandpoint Parks and Recreation. Thank you! Some call the raccoon cute and cuddly. Others call it a nuisance. Personally, I...
Forest specialists are raising awareness of a tussock moth outbreak in North Idaho
By Reader Staff Forest entomologists wish to spread awareness that portions of North Idaho forests are currently experiencing a tussock moth outbreak. Why is this important? Some people who come into contact with the...
Mad About Science
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist If that subhed doesn’t catch your attention, I have no idea what will. Earth has hosted countless giant predators, from the Tyrannosaurus to the Megalodon, a shark that made...
There’s dogs in them thar hills
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The only thing more fun than jumping into a mountain lake at the end of a grueling North Idaho trail is doing so with your slobbery, happy best friend....
Mad About Science: Rats
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Were you to consider every animal that has followed humans throughout the ages, none has been more enduring or relentless than the common rat. You might believe there is...
Survey results: Most want dogs at City Beach, with restrictions
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Prompted in part by the ongoing debate over how best to manage the goose population at City Beach, the city of Sandpoint floated a survey in June asking area...
Trail Dispatches: Doggie do’s
By Susan Drumheller Reader Contributor The dog days of summer have arrived and with them come the perpetual joys and challenges of socializing and training our beloved pets so they can coexist easily with...
