[Article by Melissa Grant, contributing writer, wildlife enthusiast and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] Did you know there is fencing along I-90 to protect you and large animals from dangerous … [Read more...]
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Our Resident Valley Trickster – The Raccoon
February 19, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, wildlife enthusiast and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] My very first introduction to raccoons was at a surprisingly late … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Snow Update
February 9, 2019 by
After areas of the Snoqualmie Valley picked up around 6-8 inches of snow during Friday's storm, the city is offering a few updates/reminders for residents. Also remember there is the possibility of more snow … [Read more...]
Things You Know (or should know) if you live in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley
February 6, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs, Melissa Grant] The Upper Snoqualmie Valley is an odd place, and that’s the reason we all love it so … [Read more...]
Poop, plastic, meat and online shopping: 4 Everyday Changes to Preserve the Planet and its animals
January 7, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, wildlife enthusiast and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] In general, I make silly frivolous New Year resolutions. This year … [Read more...]
Washington’s Most Elusive Predator – The Wolverine
January 2, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, wildlife enthusiast and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] When you think of Wolverines what comes to mind? Do you … [Read more...]
Tips to keep your Pets safe during the Holiday season
December 19, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs, Melissa Grant] Controlling your dog around visitors can be a major problem. Holidays can be … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Off season at Sun Mountain Lodge
December 6, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, outdoor and wildlife enthusiast, travel lover and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] I have a knack for scheduling vacations when no one else is … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Spiders: not so Itsy-bitsy
November 14, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs, Melissa Grant] “Why did I decide to do an article about spiders?” I think to myself as I sit here trying … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley’s fiercest animal resident: the tiny Hummingbird
November 1, 2018 by
[Article by North Bend resident, pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs and wildlife enthusiast, Melissa Grant] What North Bend critter weighs only 4 grams, moves at 30 miles per hour, but cannot … [Read more...]
Protect your Prized Pet: How to Choose a Trustworthy Pet Sitter
October 18, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] By now most of you have heard the awful stories of some local beloved pets being lost by pet sitters. … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley’s Polite Bird of Prey: the Turkey Vulture
October 9, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, wildlife enthusiast, pet trainer and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] So, when I sat down to write this latest article my intention was to write … [Read more...]
Video: Trail Cam spots cougar in woods behind Snoqualmie Ridge home
September 11, 2018 by
Snoqualmie resident Andrea Myrvold spotted something new on the trail cam she has installed in the backyard of her Snoqualmie Ridge home that borders a wooded area - a cougar. The trail cam spotted the … [Read more...]
New, Stronger Bear Resistant Garbage Cans Coming to Snoqualmie; offers chance to become leading bear safe community
September 6, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and BearSmart, WA volunteer, Melissa Grant]. When my original article - Ridge Bears | Bigger, Bolder and Dying Young; Inside the Snoqualmie Ridge Bear … [Read more...]
After witnessing man dart into Snoqualmie Parkway traffic: the Case for On-Leash Dogs
August 8, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, owner and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] Last week on a sunny Thursday around 1pm I was driving down Snoqualmie Parkway. Out of the corner … [Read more...]
Video | Trail cam captures adorable bear cub wrestling match near Fall City
August 6, 2018 by
If you live in the Snoqualmie Valley, then you know bears are a common site - especially this year, where they seem to have started visiting neighborhood streets in search of food (i.e. garbage cans) earlier … [Read more...]
Protecting your Prized Pet: What to do before entrusting your pet to another
August 1, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, pet trainer and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] By now most of you have seen or heard of the viral video of a woman beating a dog with a plastic … [Read more...]
Rancho Laguna’s HEART Benefit BBQ & Music Festival July 28th: Rescuing Animals, Creating Unique Therapy
July 25, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, owner of Miss Lola's Academy] I met Tina Laguna when I sought out her advice about a bird. Instantly friendly and helpful, I saw why so many residents spoke so highly of her and why … [Read more...]
Tests show nothing wrong with cougar that attacked, killed mountain bikers in North Bend
July 18, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer, Melissa Grant] The necropsy results are in for the cougar involved in the fatal Mountain biker attack on May 19, 2018. Says Dr. Kristin Mansfield, a veterinarian with the … [Read more...]
Keepin’ it Cool: Hot Weather Tips for you and your Pet
July 11, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant: North Bend resident, pet trainer and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] I always consider July 5th as the official start to our notoriously short but beautiful PNW … [Read more...]
