Dave Trimmer

Dave Trimmer is a freelance correspondent for the sports department.

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Recent stories by Dave

Jack and Dan’s still an anchor in evolving GU district

May 3, 2013 in Features, Seven on Page W15 Our second lives and friendship go back a decade, but our familiarity with the Gonzaga district dates back more than 40 years. So even before we put our heads together …
Ambrosia delivers divine mix of familiar, new

April 3, 2013 in Food on Page C1 A recent visit to Ambrosia Bistro in Spokane Valley was like catching up with old friends – fun, comfortable and something new. It started with our waiter, Wayne Broach, who …
NIC women lose, hope for at-large bid

March 3, 2013 in Sports on Page C6 Now the waiting begins. Because the North Idaho College women’s basketball team missed its last four shots and two of three free throws, the Cardinals have to hope an at-large …
Should B good

March 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 Game on. The finale that was supposed to be is set for the State 1B girls basketball tournament.
W-C rallies; next is mighty Colton

March 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B6 There is no question the State 1B girls basketball tournament has a theme. Call it the “Drive for Five” or “One for the Thumb” for four-time defending champion Colton. The …
Asia Restaurant a delicious discovery

January 2, 2013 in Food on Page C1 One of the enjoyable results of eating, or dining out, is discovery. If you cook at home it can be a page in a cookbook or a recipe from a … 1
Victory in a triathlon isn’t always the fastest time

December 28, 2012 in City, Health on Page A1 Triathlete Rachel Johnson cried as she traveled to southern British Columbia for Ironman Canada in August. “I would get choked up just thinking about being able to participate in the …
Fine dining, in a low-key setting

December 5, 2012 in Food on Page C7 Moments after stepping into Hay J’s Bistro in Liberty Lake you forget where you are, unless your personal tour guide for the restaurant business has his hand wrapped around a …
Working class

November 8, 2012 in Sports on Page O7 How long can the ground-breaking streak go on for the Gonzaga women’s basketball team? Not winning a West Coast Conference title, a run that is at eight but still short …
Savory eats found at Smacky’s

November 7, 2012 in Food on Page C5 In the company of a veteran restaurateur, there is more than a little guilt when walking into a dining establishment brandishing a coupon. We’re not exactly cheap but we enjoy …
Gonzaga Prep clinches at least tie for title

October 20, 2012 in Sports on Page C7 Players and coaches talked about chemistry after Gonzaga Prep clinched no worse than a tie for the Greater Spokane League football title, but the way the Bullpups dispatched Mt. Spokane …
G-Prep clinches at least tie for GSL football title

October 19, 2012 in Sports Players and coaches talked about chemistry after Gonzaga Prep clinched at least a tie for the Greater Spokane League football title, but the way the Bullpups dispatched Mt. Spokane Friday …
Rogers teacher to represent U.S. in mountain bike championships

August 26, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 The first day of school for Jaime Rees is going to be way better than the stereotypical “What did you do on your summer vacation?” Exactly how the Rogers history …
CV boys advance to State 4A soccer semifinals

May 20, 2012 in Sports on Page C5 When Central Valley senior Chris Stokesbary played club soccer as a 14-year-old, he was a spectator when it came time to work on corner kicks. He was in the middle …
Triathlete Rachel Johnson beats odds with husband at side

April 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The diagnosis, of course, was shocking: cervical cancer. I’ll miss a whole season of training was Rachel Johnson’s first thought. 1
Bjorklund reacts to Summitt stepping down

April 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The news that Pat Summitt was stepping down as the Tennessee Lady Vols’ basketball coach didn’t shock former player Angie Bjorklund like the revelation last year that the legendary coach …
His mark on the game

April 10, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The hard part is Sunday. That’s the day that reminds Reid Hatley what might have been. That’s the day his old roommate, Ricky Barnes, might be contending with one of …
Former U-Hi athlete would like NBA job

April 3, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Inderbir Gill has a pretty lofty dream. Gill wants to be the first Spokane high school graduate to be in the NBA since Adam Morrison.
They’re still tight

March 27, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 For half a decade, the Hepton name was synonymous with success at Central Valley. From Courtney’s first basketball season as a sophomore in 1989-90 through Kristin’s senior season in 1993-94, …
Colton girls down Columbia to claim 4th title in row

March 4, 2012 in Sports on Page C6 Irritating, like a fly that won’t go away. That’s the best way to describe the Colton defense.