« March 5
March 7 »
Sunday, March 6, 2011
-
Colton girls claim third consecutive State 1B title
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C6 Colton made history twice Saturday afternoon at the Spokane Arena. The Wildcats became the first team to win three consecutive girls State 1B basketball championships and the first to do …
-
Another State 2B boys title for Knights despite Doherty display
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C6 On a history-making evening, Sunnyside Christian boys basketball coach Dean Wagenaar took time to honor the efforts of a worthy foe. His Knights had just defeated Neah Bay 55-50 Saturday …
-
Colton junior Dustin Patchen has a big upside
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C7 Sometimes a jewel can be mined from a remote source. That certainly could be the case for lanky Dustin Patchen, a 6-foot-6 junior basketball player from Colton.
-
Kwinn Hanson leads Northwest Christian to 2B boys title
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C7 Maybe Napavine could have beaten Kwinn Hanson before his Northwest Christian teammates got involved in the boys State 2B basketball championship, but there’s no question the Crusaders won their seventh … 3
-
Young Reardan girls team wins 2B title
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C7 When Ed Shields interviewed for the job of head girls basketball coach at Reardan a year ago, he stressed the need to build a program that featured five players on …
-
Saturday’s results
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C7 For 03-06-2011
-
Arizona secures Pac-10 with win over Oregon
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 In Tucson, Ariz., Derrick Williams had 14 points despite early foul trouble and got plenty of help in what may have been his final home game, lifting No. 18 Arizona …
-
Sporadic Huskies fall again
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 SEATTLE – Three weeks ago the Washington Huskies unwittingly fell into a pattern of inconsistency that has sent them stumbling into the postseason. In the past six games, they have …
-
Eagles soar, then plunge; Weber State rallies from 15 down
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 OGDEN, Utah – Days after knocking off Weber State to end the regular season, Eastern Washington nearly did it again. However, playing their first postseason game since 2006, and the … 1
-
Idaho caps regular season with comeback win over Seattle University
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C9 MOSCOW, Idaho – Midway through the second half Shawn Henderson planted a 3-pointer at the top of the key and started to backpedal with his shooting pose – right arm …
-
Today’s menu
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C10 For 03-06-2011
-
On the air
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C10 For 03-06-2011
-
Gonzaga women to face Portland in WCC semifinals; men get Dons
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C11 LAS VEGAS – A year ago at the WCC women’s basketball tournament, Portland coach Jim Sollars stated that Gonzaga was the best team in conference history. His opinion has changed …
-
Area roundup: Golden Gophers blank Cougs at tourney
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C11 Phil Isakkson (1-0) fired 6 1/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and three walks, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-4) earned a 2-0 win Saturday over the Washington State Cougars …
-
CC Spokane men win opener at NWAACC tournament
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C11 KENNEWICK – Preston Wynne hit four 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 18 points and handed out five assists to propel the Community Colleges of Spokane Sasquatch to a …
-
Randall sparks Sasquatch victory over Whatcom in tourney
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C11 It was a banner day for Brooke Randall and the Community Colleges of Spokane Sasquatch on Saturday at the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges tournament in Kennewick. Randall ripped …
-
Fifty victories part of San Antonio Spurs’ routine
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C12 A 50-victory season has pretty much been the standard of excellence for National Basketball Association teams over the years. The San Antonio Spurs know a little something about that.
-
Suggestions for Tiger Woods …
March 6, 2011 in Sports on Page C12 DALLAS – Hall of Famers Lee Trevino and Lanny Wadkins have differing views on Tiger Woods’ chances of breaking Jack Nicklaus’ major championship record. But the legends agree that Woods’ …
-
Summer internship a dream for outdoor enthusiasts
March 6, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C13 A student summer-job position has perks sure to get an outdoor enthusiast’s attention, including $2,000 worth of top-quality outdoor gear, a $2,500 stipend and expenses-paid backcountry trips in multiple states. …
-
Field reports: Spring chinook coming in size large
March 6, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C13 FISHING – Last year’s spring chinook run into the Columbia River was noted for the big number of fish.
-
Paddlers find refuge from Mexico’s woes in Sea of Cortez
March 6, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 Beyond the headlines of Mexico’s drug-related violence, sea kayakers are having a whale of a time camping along the wildlife-rich waters of Baja California. Mainstream tourists find the manufactured brand …
-
Out & About: Clinic demystifies scenic photos
March 6, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 OUTIMAGE – Pro photographer Tim Cooper will present a free program on capturing outdoor scenes on camera on March 14, 7 p.m., at the Spokane REI store.
-
Miss Tokushima is a symbol of hope for the future
March 6, 2011 in Features on Page D1 In the late 1920s, things were not so good between Japan and the United States. Long before World War II, tensions mounted – over the treatment of Japanese immigrants here, …
-
The Slice: Happy spring from W.K.R.P.
March 6, 2011 in Features on Page D1 Eventually the danger of slipping on icy pavement will be behind us for a few months. But don’t go getting overconfident.

Spokane7
Celtic Woman is coming to Spokane
Win big with the NEW Spokane7!