Mad about Science: Convergent evolution
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Staff
Have you ever thought about the similarities between a cow and a triceratops?
Certainly, there are huge differences between these two creatures that have been …
Category: Pets & Animals
IDL specialist to Sandpoint council: spongy moth detection ‘very unlikely to result in any problem’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
While the detection of spongy moth in Sandpoint recently raised concerns for some, a specialist with the Idaho Department of Lands told the Sandpoint City …
Netflix series Chimp Crazy lives up to both parts of its title
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Like many people — probably too many people — I binged Tiger King in its entirety when it arose as a short-lived cultural behemoth during …
Northwest Autobody’s ‘Deervember’ helps feed Bonner County
By David Keyes
Reader Contributor
The need is real.
The Bonner Community Food Bank has never been hit as hard as it has been this year. An average of 3,000 …
Ruling could come on Idaho Club’s development near Trestle Creek by mid-Nov.
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Idaho Club’s proposed 88-slip commercial marina near the mouth of Trestle Creek was again before residents Oct. 7, when the Idaho Office of Administrative …
Public meeting to feature updates on Albeni Falls Dam gate replacement project
By Reader Staff
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be on hand Monday, Oct. 7 for a public meeting covering topics including dam operations and the latest …
Save the kokanee: Make your voice heard on proposed Trestle Creek project
By K.L. Huntley
Reader Contributor
Hats off in gratitude to all the people involved in the Pack River Delta restoration endeavor. The $3.5 million project is a perfect model for …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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