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September 'song'
Hard as it is to believe, we've about come to another end to a growing season. I hate to say it but we know that the first frost can't be far off. Yikes!
A guide to litter box etiquette
The first stop after getting a new cat is usually the pet store for food, toys, and furniture, with a litter box being a top priority. You may not give much at…
The Exhausted Dad: When they don’t look back
My baby boy doesn’t need me anymore. At least that’s how it felt when I dropped him off for the first day of school.
FAST FIVE: Tiffinay Vargas: 'I want everyone to have the best life possible'
Meet Tiffinay Vargas, a true North Idahoan! Born at Kootenai Health and raised in Mullan, Tiffinay has never lived anywhere except Idaho. Wife of Manuel, mothe…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Right sizing the U.S. wine industry
For a bit over a year now the United States has topped the world in total amount of wine consumed. On a per capita basis the U.S. doesn’t even crack the top 15…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Four common health issues that disturb your sleep
There is nothing more distressing than insomnia. Sleep deprivation has many long-term negative impacts on our health and wellbeing, from a weakened immune syst…
First-time alpaca ownership: Preparing their new home
Buying and raising alpacas can be alluring, yet prospective owners should make special living preparations that will keep these fleece animals comfortable when…
FAST FIVE: T.J. Ross tells the tales of wild Idaho
Meet T.J. Ross, the regional communications manager for Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle Region. T.J. has been with the department since 2012, and he thoro…
The Exhausted Dad: Be our guest… after a purge and deep, deep clean
Visitors provide motivation for long-ignored home projects.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Harvest 2023 is underway
The 2023 wine grape harvest in the Western US has officially started, and while there are some small challenges, they are small and picking is progressing smoo…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Heel pain have you down?
If you experience pain on the bottom of your foot, especially while walking, you may have plantar fasciitis. In this article, I want to shine a light on how Co…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Wakeful slumber
After a hard day at work, home or play, you go to bed, heart set on having a good night’s sleep. Then you lay there, wide awake, or semi-awake, mind going a mi…
Time to start enjoying those fall colors
Can you believe it's September already? The signs are everywhere. You drive down the street and there they are. Trees and shrubs beginning to sport their autum…
First-time alpaca ownership: What to consider before buying
Cute faces, fluffy bodies, and calm attitudes are among the reasons alpacas have gained popularity as fun and unique pets.