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Under threat of lawsuit, Idaho temporarily closes spring steelhead fishing statewide

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 14, 2018

Under threat of a lawsuit, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to temporarily suspend steelhead fishing on the Snake River, Salmon River and other waterways throughout the state.

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Columbia River salmon, steelhead fisheries reopen Jan. 1

Tue., Nov. 13, 2018

Salmon and steelhead angling will remain closed from Buoy 10 to Hwy. 395 at Pasco through Dec. 31 on the Columbia River. Most tributaries remain open for salmon and steelhead fishing, but anglers are reminded to check for emergency fishing rule changes before heading out.

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Washington Butterfly Association meeting Wednesday

Tue., Nov. 13, 2018

The Washington Butterfly Association will have a meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the Downtown Public Library in Room 1B and will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Idaho Fish and Game commission meeting in Coeur d’Alene

Mon., Nov. 12, 2018

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Tuesday and Wednesday at the Panhandle Regional Office at 2885 W. Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

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Declining caribou illustrate the challenges of conservation

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 12, 2018

The fate of the mountain caribou highlights the myriad ways in which habitat degradation impacts the natural world. And, it illustrates the unsavory choices conservationists often make about which species live and which die.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Spokane

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 10, 2018

High adventure. Adrenaline. Introspection. Fear and awe. All will be on display at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Spokane this coming weekend.

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Local experts to give advice, tips on traveling to Cuba

Fri., Nov. 9, 2018

Despite what you might think, it’s still possible to travel to Cuba.

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Scotchman Peaks photo contest voting opens

Fri., Nov. 9, 2018

Voting for the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness annual photo contest opened Wednesday.

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Washington’s new head wildlife manager talks wolves, birds, hunting in Spokane stop

Thu., Nov. 8, 2018

The head of Washington’s wildlife management service visited Spokane on Monday, fielding questions about wolves, hunting opportunities, bird watching, angling and more.

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Washington wildlife officials order killing of members of two more wolf packs

Thu., Nov. 8, 2018

For the first time Washington wildlife officials will attempt to kill wolves from three separate packs.

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Two rarely seen woodland caribou spotted in Montana

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 7, 2018

Two woodland caribou, a rarely seen member of the deer family, have been spotted in northwest Montana, according to a Montana Fish, Wildlfie & Parks news release.

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WDFW considers killing Togo pack members after attack on calf

Mon., Nov. 5, 2018

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that a member or members of the Togo wolf pack attacked and injured a calf on Oct. 26.

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Worried about the elections? Watch this harrowing video of a baby bear climbing a steep snow slope

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 6, 2018

Worried about the elections?

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With no training, no experience Spokane woman hikes the Pacific Crest Trail

Sun., Nov. 4, 2018

Her first overnight backpacking trip. The first time she’d hiked more than 10 miles in one go. A cross-country adventure with a man she’d been dating for less than a year.

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Eli Francovich: Avista demurs on I-1631, climate change because it’s too complicated

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 3, 2018

Avista isn’t taking sides on Initiative 1631 carbon fee because “climate change is a complicated policy issue.” If I remember correctly, that was my go-to excuse for not doing my college homework. Too complicated. Sorry prof, going to sit this one out.

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‘Free Solo’ is about more than just climbing

Sat., Nov. 3, 2018

The most riveting scene in Free Solo, a blockbuster climbing documentary about free soloist Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the 3,000-foot El Capitan, is shot in his van.

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Six caribou in North Idaho and Washington – the last in the contiguous U.S. – will be relocated to Canada

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 9, 2018

Caribou, the Grey Ghosts of northern forests, will no longer roam the Lower 48.

News >  Spokane

Female grizzly poached in North Idaho

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 2, 2018

A female grizzly bear was shot multiple time in North Idaho, according to officials.

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Trail running film about Spokane man’s recovery from brain cancer showing Saturday

Fri., Nov. 2, 2018

A documentary film following

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Get ready for winter, Sno-Park permits go on sale today

Thu., Nov. 1, 2018

Sno-Park permits go on sale today. The permits are required to park in designated parking lots with access for cross-country skiing, skijoring, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, tubing and other winter sports.

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REI hosts pray for snow party, film showing

Wed., Oct. 31, 2018

REI will host a Pray for Snow party on Nov. 11. Those in attendance can wear retro ski outfits and have a chance at winning prizes from REI.

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First snow on Mount Spokane, 2 inches at Schweitzer Mountain Resort

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 31, 2018

Mount Spokane got a dusting of snow overnight.

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WDFW commission to discuss Columbia River fisheries

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 30, 2018

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss the management of Columbia River fisheries Nov. 1 through 3, Thursday through Saturday, including a one-day information-sharing workshop with its Oregon counterpart.

News >  Spokane

Tubbs Hill deer hunting draws ire of neighbors

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 29, 2018

An apparently misinformed hunter shot and killed a deer on Coeur d’Alene’s Tubbs Hill last week.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony set for Glenrose trailhead Nov. 2

Mon., Oct. 29, 2018

The Dishman Hills Conservancy and Spokane County Parks Department will be officially reopening the Glenrose trailhead on Nov. 2.