Snap Decisions 2018

A look back at the faces and places caught on camera by Spokesman-Review photographer Dan Pelle during 2018.

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Fri., Dec. 28, 2018

Kai Daniels, dressed as Garnet, a crystal gem, makes her way through the KuroNekoCon, Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Spokane convention Center.

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Myles Kennedy and drummer Zia Uddin crank it up at the Fox Theater, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.

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John Fogerty races across the stage while playing “Hey Tonight,” Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Northern Quest Casino.

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Jeff Angell, lead singer for Walking Papers, performs, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at the Fox Theater.

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Michael Hensley, of American On-Site Services, loads one of 300 port-a-potties onto a trailer on Riverside Avenue after Bloomsday 2018, May 6, in Spokane.

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Andrew Gray and Honor Luten, both 17, view a fallen maple leaf as they walk hand-in-hand around Corbin Park, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Spokane, Wash.

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Drake Zerba and Eric Foote, of the City of Spokane Parks & Recreation Aquatics, install the 12' tall by 20' diameter cover for a Funbrella, Thursday, May, 3, 2018, at the Comstock Aquatic Center in Spokane, Wash. Zerba, an assistance manager at Witter Aquatic Center and Foote, an assistant manager at Shadle Park aquatic Center, are preparing the city pools for the season. Witter opens on May 7, while Comstock and the all other centers open on June 18. The Park Board has approved the proposal to have open swimming free for children and adults this season.

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Ali Peterson, left, and her mother Andi Peterson, both of Chewelah, Wash., gutted computer monitors to complete their costumes for NuroNekoCOM, Sunday, August 5, 2018 in the Spokane Convention Center.

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Cooper Elementary School kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Lapke, left, welcomes new student Skyler Jacob, 5, to the first day of kindergarten classes as he clings to his mother, Kayla Thompson, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. in Spokane, Wash.

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Window washers work through a Friday afternoon snow storm atop the Greater Spokane Incorporated Building, Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

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Logan Marquardt, 5, of Spokane, found his special pumpkin and would not let go, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at BeckÕs Harvest House on Green Bluff.

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Pet visitation dogs dressed as superheroes, from left, Molly, Dexter, Carter, Bertha, Taber and Peaches, gather at Providence Sacred Heart ChildrenÕs Hospital to participate in the Pet Partners dog parade as part of Superheroes Day, Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Children patients and their parents met the dogs, received hero face masks from KLXY TV personalities, and watched costumed window washers repel to their floors during the 5th annual event.

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Patrick Breen give a thumbs up to supporters waiting for Inland Northwest Honor Flight veterans, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Spokane International Airport.

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U.S. Air Force veteran Don Workman, left, returns a salute to U.S, Navy veteran Russell Dickerson, right, as Inland Northwest Honor Flight veterans return from Washington D. C., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Spokane International Airport.

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Chaske Hill, 9, of York, Pa, cools off with a mango-flavored slushy during the Julyamsh Grand Entry, Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

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Kayla Wiggins, 13, parades her llama, Argento, past the judges as they compete in the llama costume contest, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at the Spokane Interstate Fair. The pair were dressed as salads and won Grand Champion for their efforts.

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Shelli Guidice kicks up her heels during a line dance class, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at the Spokane Fitness Center in northwest Spokane, Wash.

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Fair-goers kick up their heels as they join the zany dance group, The Red Hot Mamas, for a musical routine, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at the Spokane County Interstate Fair.

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Alex Marsh, of Trudeau’s Marina, blows the deep snow from the storage lot at the corner of First Avenue and Grant Street, Friday, Jan. 12, 2017, in Spokane, Wash. They were preparing for the 64th Annual Spokane Boat Show running Jan. 27-Feb. 3, at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center.

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Airway Heights Corrections Center inmate handler Josh Phillips embraces his dog Lincoln during a Pawsitive Dog program training session, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. The 1 year-old Weimaraner mix is from the Spokane Humane Society.

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Dan Williams takes a might swing with a baseball bat and smashes stacked ceramic ware, Monday, April 23, 2018, at Rage Spokane.

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A pedestrian takes cover under an umbrella near the STA Plaza as rain falls Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2018, in Spokane Wash.

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Before entering the STA Stars and Stripes bus, Ray Garland, 96, the last living military veteran on the membership roster of the Lilac City Chapter of Pearl Harbor Survivors is offered a kiss by his granddaughter, Katie Burgan, after a ceremony at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2018. Burgan holds her daughter Payton Rae, named after Ray Garland. At one time the chapter had 125 active members from all over the Inland Empire.

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Youngsters play a video game as they wait for Cathy McMorris Rodgers to appear on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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Nolan Traeger, 6, front, enjoys his wild cherry/blue raspberry Slurpee during 7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the 13th Avenue and Grand Boulevard store in Spokane, Wash. Behind Nolan, from left, is Dylan Potter, 11, Knox Whaley, 8, Meg Whaley, 10, and Amelia Traeger, 9.

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A child gazes up at the spectacle surrounding her, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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Charlie Schmidt channels his inner Barry White, Monday, June 11, 2018, on Main Avenue in downtown Spokane. About 30 musicians participated Doug Clark’s 16th Annual Street Music Week. Buskers play for donated money to benefit the 2nd Harvest Food Bank. Over $180,000 have been collect over the years and organizers hope to exceed the $200,000 mark this year.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers celebrates her re-election with Kitera Johnson and supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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Protester display their signs outside the Spokane Club where a fundraiser for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers was attend by California Congressman Devin Nunes, Monday, July 30, 2018.

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Devan Howe-Kizzar's house burned down in early October, displacing her and her five children. Ever since, her life has taken a steep nose dive. She has no money, no furniture, no clothes. No ID. No wallet. No car. Ever since, she's been homeless, living in a motor home while she tries to keep warm.

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Spokane police investigate a fatal truck/pedestrian accident on the 1200 block of N. Havana, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 in Spokane, Wash. Police said the bicyclist hit the truck as it turned into a driveway.

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March for Our Rights-Spokane participants line up along Division Street in Franklin Park, Saturday, April 21, 2018.

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House of Charity patrons find shade outside the building, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. HOC is ending their 24/7 shelter policy on Sept. 1.

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Jackson Goolsby strums away on his guitar outside the House of Charity, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Goolsby has stayed at HOC in the past. HOC is ending their 24/7 shelter policy on Sept. 1.

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Deb Maier pumps her fist during a homeless protest outside the Apple Store, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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City of Spokane Street Department crews cut and clear away a 100-foot pine tree Tuesday morning, Jan 30, 2018, that fell across 17th Avenue at Regal Street during Monday night’s wind storm.

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Spokane Mayor David Condon takes a test ride through the Chase in City Hall on a Lime electric scooter, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. The mayor provided an overview of the upcoming bike-share pilot program that will begin Sept. 4.

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A City of Spokane snowplow/sander tries to make its way through a tangle of vehicles sliding on Lincoln Street south of Fifth Avenue during the morning commute, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Spokane, Wash. These cars were trying to avoid an eight-car accident just north of them on Fifth Avenue.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers supports let out a big cheer as Lisa Bron concedes the race for the 5th District, Tuesday, NOv. 6, 2018 at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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Matt Jackson makes his way east on Cataldo Avenue, Sunday, Aug, 19, 2018 near downtown Spokane. Jackson started the day intending to take a long bicycle ride but had to go to REI to purchase a bandana to cover his face for the ride home as smoke blanketed the region.

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Freeman School District Superintendent Randy Russell embraces Konner Freudenthal. left, and Dylan Pavlischak, as Jackson Clark looks on, after students marched from the school to the football field to participate in a nation-wide walkout to protest gun violence, Friday, April 20, 2018.

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Counter-demonstrators express their feeling to members of the Westboro Baptist Church, Thursday, Oct. 11,2018, near the Gonzaga University campus.

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Anton Watson might be the best basketball player to ever walk the halls of Gonzaga Prep.

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Chelsea DuVall, as Marianne, and Max Elinsky, as Roland, in the Red Light scene of Spokane Civic TheaterÕs Constellations.

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Percy “Happy “ Watkins is retiring as pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church. Here he visits the Veredale United Church of Christ for a gathering of Faith Leaders & Leaders of Conscience, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in Spokane Valley, Wash.

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James Wilburn Jr., former president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP, grew up just minutes from the Memphis hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot. “As a 16-year-old, I began to understand who Dr. King was and what he meant.”

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Spokane author Jess Walter was a featured speaker at the Northwest Passages Book Club.

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Justin Cai is a senior at the Oaks Classical Christian Academy and a recent winner at the Spokane Scholars awards.

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KXLY meteorologist Kris Crocker practices her other talent, playing violin, in her living room, April 13, 2018, in Spokane, Wash.

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Samara Nelson is a shot put and discus start at Central Valley High School.

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U.S Army veteran Francis Olson, 84, shows off his “love for my Country” as he dresses in the patriotic colors, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in downtown Spokane, Wash. Olson served in Korea.

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Marc Lange came up with the idea to use a rock for the Pearl Harbor Memorial at the Veteran's Memorial Area.

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Chris DeForest is the Conservation Director of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy. He started out as the executive director of Inland Northwest Land Trust in June 1997 when he was hired as its first full-time employee, and transitioned in 2014 to Conservation Director. ”I like helping people protect the lands they love, as working farms and forests and homes for our native wildlife, from hummingbirds to trout to elk and moose, plus wildflowers and native plants.”

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The weathered door panels of the old Carnation Garage, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 on Cataldo Avenue in Spokane.

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The Spokane County Courthouse set against a brilliant sunset, Monday, June 4, 2018.

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The Garland Theater sign glows against the evening sky, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

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The sun sets behind the University District Gateway Bridge as a passenger plane heads to Spokane international Airport, Tuesday, June 6, 2018.

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The Big Toot train carries visitors around Siemers Farm, Friday, Oct. 19. 2019, on Green Bluff.

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A pigeon heads for home inside the Otis Hotel sign, Wendesday June 20,2018, as the evening light bathes the west end of downtown Spokane.

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Clouds over the U.S Pavilion and the Clock Tower in Riverfront Park gather color from the setting sun, Wednesday, June 19, 2018.

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The U.S Pavilion and Clock Tower, are shrouded in the heavy smoke blanketing the region, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 in downtown Spokane, Wash.

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Balloons take shape before the mass ascension, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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A lone fisherman finds a location to wet his line under the Washington Street Bridge, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga players Josh Perkins and Joel Ayayi, along with coach Mark Few, celebrate with the WCC championship trophy after defeating BYU, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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St. George’s guard Lydia Bergquist blocks a shot by Mabton guard Britnee Guerrero during their 2B hardwood Classic game, Wednesday, Feb. 28. 2018, in the Spokane Arena.

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Tean Utah players, Shaun Green (3), Terrence Drisdom (1), and Dakarai Tucker argue a call against them in The Basketball Tournament, Friday, June 29, 2018 at Lewis and Clark High School.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21), Corey Kispert (24) and Zach Norvell Jr., canÕt believe a foul was called on Hachimura against Florida State, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga University players, from left, Melody Kempton, Jessie Loera, Chandler Smith, Katie Campbell and Laura Stockton await introductions during Fan Fest, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

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Gonzaga players celebrate the WCC championship after defeating BYU, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Loyola Marymount center Mathias Markusson commits his fifth foul on Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams, Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Orleans Arena inLas Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins crashes into the Zag bench chasing a ball against Ohio State, Saturday, March, 17, 2018, at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Id.

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Gonzaga forward Jill Barta battles trapping pressure from San Diego guards Myah Pace (10) and Aubrey Ward-El, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins and forward Rui Hachimura celebrate late in the game against UNC Greensboro, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Id.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins attempts a 3-point shot over Washington forward Sam Timmins, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in the McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Gonzaga SS Gunnar Schubert trots around the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against Santa Clara, Friday, May 18, 2018, at Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field Presented by Washington Trust.

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Spokane IndiansÕ right fielder J. P. Martinez makes a spectacular grab for the second out in the 3rd inning against Everett, Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

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Mead gymnast Lexi Weller soars above the balance beam during competition at North Central High School, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 in Spokane, Wash.

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Scott Gordon, Provost and Search Committee Co-Chair, left, new Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey, center, and football coach Adam Best close HickeyÕs introduction ceremony with an EWU cheer, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Reese Court in Cheney, Wash.

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Michigan center Mo Wagner celebrates his slam dunk against Texas A&M to seal the victory and a place in the NCAA Elite Eight, March 22, 2018, in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga guard Chandler Smith (30) battles Montana forward McKenzie Johnson for a rebound, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in the McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Dawson Weatherill, Team Red goalie, takes a shot to the facemark while trying to prevent a score during the Spokane Chiefs Red-White Game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in the Spokane Arena.

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Eastern Washington University defenders Keenan Williams, center, and Jay-Tee Tiuli, right, put s stop on Idaho RB Isaiah Saunders (21), Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Cheney, Wash.

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The Gonzaga bench erupts after Josh Perkins made a shot and was fouled late in the game against San Diego, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in the McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Gonzaga University basketball players Laura Stockton and Josh Perkins gather in the Hutton Settlement gym for a Spokesman-Review basketball special section cover picture, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Spokane Valley, Wash.

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Whitworth WR Garrett McKay (3) hauls in a touchdown pass against Lewis & Clark Kaimana Kahale (35), Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in the Pine Bowl.

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Whitworth coach Rod Sandberg embraces his son, Derek,11, after the Pirates defeated Lewis & Clark, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in the Pine Bowl.

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