Theory of Unknown Origin: ‘They’re eating the pets’
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The rise in xenophobia in the U.S. has opened the door for a range of stereotypes to step into the spotlight — including the renewed popularity of the claim...
Category: Pets & Animals
Sandpoint repeals dog licensing requirement to address shelter challenge
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff The Sandpoint City Council voted unanimously Sept. 18 to repeal the city’s dog licensing ordinance. Removing the requirement is intended to solve an issue that arose earlier in the...
Our local wildlife habitats aren’t promised — we need to protect them
By Jennifer Ekstrom Reader Contributor Heading home from the gorgeous views at Lunch Peak a few weeks ago, with a full bucket of huckleberries that were bursting with juicy goodness, I couldn’t imagine the...
Corps, IDL seek public input on Trestle Creek development
By Reader Staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Lands are once again seeking public comment on the Idaho Club’s proposed development near the mouth of Trestle Creek, which...
Emily Articulated: The very best boy
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Reid pushed the doors to the kennel open with tentative anticipation. Having moved back to his hometown after over a decade away, adopting a dog felt necessary to mark...
Mad about Science: The European Alps today
By Brenden Bobby Reader Staff Last week we learned about the 400 million years-long life of the European Alps, but very little about their impact on modern society, or conversely, the impact of modern...
You can put a price on man’s best friend
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff This September, Bonner County and the city of Sandpoint will allow their contracts with Better Together Animal Alliance to expire, bringing an end to two 30-year partnerships, during which...
Chronic wasting disease diagnosed in Boundary County deer
By Reader Staff The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently announced the first known case of chronic wasting disease in North Idaho after a white-tailed deer tested positive in Hunting Unit 1 outside of...
Voters need to press local government to take care of stray dogs
By Mark Hon Reader Contributor If your beloved dog went missing, and was found alone, sick or injured, what would you want to have happen to it? Would you want it humanely cared for...
Mad about Science: Western Tanager
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Astute bird-watchers and casual backyard feeders may have the occasional good fortune to witness a brilliant feathered neighbor darting between the branches: the western tanager. This bird is relatively...
