Stories by Eli Francovich for the Spokesman-Review

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Bower Climbing Coalition hosts Reel Rock 13

Mon., Oct. 29, 2018

Spokane’s dedicated climbing nonprofit,

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Deer hunting opens well, but hot, dry weather puts damper on follow-up weekend

Sat., Oct. 27, 2018

The opening weekend for the general deer hunting season was good, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists. Hot and dry weather the following weekend, however, kept many hunters at home and made hunting a difficult task for those who did venture out.

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First-time Seattle hunter comes to Spokane for successful mentorship

Sat., Oct. 27, 2018

All Cole Mcilvaine wanted was to learn to hunt.

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Fish and Wildlife approves killing of remaining two wolves in the old Profanity Peak pack area

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 26, 2018

The final two members of a wolf pack occupying the old Profanity Peak Pack area will be killed, according to a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife news release.

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Angler commits to fishing for 3,500 consecutive minutes to benefit homeless kids in Spokane County

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 26, 2018

It sounds like a good excuse to go fishing. But it’s more than that. Avid outdoorsman Ryan Rowe is going to fish for 3,500 consecutive minutes, 1 minute for each homeless child in Spokane County. His fundraising challenge starts Friday.

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Tips and tricks to remember while at the Mt. Spokane Ski Swap this weekend

Fri., Oct. 26, 2018

This weekend is the annual Mt. Spokane Ski Swap. Close to 4,000 are expected to descend upon the Spokane County Fairgrounds and dig through the roughly 25,000 new and used items for sale. It can be an overwhelming experience.

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After Montana grizzly mauling, Hayden man attacked online by hardcore vegans, animal rights activists

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 26, 2018

After the mother grizzly bear finished mauling him, after he rubbed the bear spray from his eyes, hiked a half-mile cradling a broken arm, Bob Legasa found himself under attack from a more unpredictable and entirely more vicious animal.

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Spokane Valley Extreme Huntress asks for votes

Wed., Oct. 24, 2018

Spokane Valley’s Jaimie Belknap became a finalist in Extreme Huntress, a national hunting competition, in June.

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Washington State Parks announces 2019 free days

Mon., Oct. 22, 2018

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer 12 free days next year. On free days, visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle.

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Climate change forces adaptation in Spokane, Pacific Northwest

Sat., Oct. 20, 2018

Climate change is, nearly by definition, an overwhelming subject.

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A busy season of trail work and maintenance is coming to a close in the Spokane area

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 31, 2018

A busy season of trail work and maintenance is winding to a close in the Spokane area.

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Mountain Gear to host alpinist Jess Roskelley

Fri., Oct. 19, 2018

Spokane alpinist Jess Roskelley will speak at Mountain Gear (2002 N. Division St.) on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks Wolf Advisory Group candidates

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 19, 2018

Washington’s Wolf Advisory Group is looking for new candidates to serve on the citizen committee that advises the department on wolf recovery and management.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to stock 147,000 trout

Fri., Oct. 19, 2018

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock roughly 147,000 trout in Washington lakes this fall, according to a news release.

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Nordic association will prepare trails Saturday

Fri., Oct. 19, 2018

With winter just around the corner, the Spokane Nordic Ski Association has started trail preparation on Mount Spokane.

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900-pound grizzly wanders into Montana Hutterite Colony

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 18, 2018

A 900-pound grizzly wandered into the garage of a Hutterite Colony in Montana, Wednesday.

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Dedicated workers help adaptive climbing take off in Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 19, 2018

Emily Stevenson was depressed. The Gonzaga student hadn’t slept well in three years. The rigors of her engineering school work threatened to overwhelm her.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife director to visit Spokane

Wed., Oct. 17, 2018

The director of Washington’s wildlife management agency will hold an open house in Spokane on Nov. 5.

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Bower Climbing Coalition hosts Dishman area cleanup

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 16, 2018

The Bower Climbing Coalition, a Spokane climbing nonprofit, is hosting a cleanup of the Dishman climbing area near the Dishman Hills Conservation Area.

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Mountain climbing gives Spokane couple unique form of marriage therapy

Sun., Oct. 14, 2018

As with any relationship, Carol and Greg Onofrio, have their share of sadness and struggle. But the couple who just recently moved from Colorado to Spokane have discovered their own kind of therapy: mountain climbing.

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Ferry County Rail trail one step closer to completion with RCO grant

Sat., Oct. 13, 2018

The Ferry County Rail Trail took another step toward completion earlier this month.

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Montana gets grant to fight invasive mussels

Fri., Oct. 12, 2018

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced a $837,000 grant to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to combat invasive mussels, according to a news release. The funds will improve inspection and decontamination stations, purchase equipment, provide camping sites for inspection staff and fund sampling and analysis, among other things.