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• Scouts transform Dishman Hills into an unnatural area

  October 30, 2011 in City on Page B1 As he caught sight of a menacing figure slinking away ahead of him, one young boy exclaimed, “Oh brother, a chain saw!” As his group continued down the path through … 1

• Land deal gets OK

  October 12, 2011 in City on Page A5 For the second time in a month, Spokane County commissioners have jumped at bargain-priced conservation land offered by the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association. Commissioners tentatively approved a deal in … 1

• Conservation groups negotiating corridor through Dishman Hills

  June 19, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 A Spokane conservation group that’s worked since 1966 to acquire and protect the 530-acre Dishman Hills Natural Area and related wild lands in Spokane Valley is trying to piece together … 7

• Big Rock climbers’ paradise won’t be paved, but …

  June 19, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 After years of negotiations, Spokane’s conservation community rejoiced in 2009 when the Dishman Hills Natural Area Association acquired 80 acres known as the Rocks of Sharon from private investors. The … 8

• Out & About: Fishing 101 class offered

  May 22, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTDO – Recognizing that entering the sport of fishing is difficult without the mentoring of friends or family, a five-hour Fishing 101 class for adults is being organized by the …

• Firefighters extinguish Dishman Hills wildfire

  September 3, 2010 in City on Page A7 An unattended campfire grew into a small wildfire that burned the bottom of a deep ravine in the Dishman Hills Natural Area on Thursday.

• Not guilty plea in beating death

  May 19, 2010 in City on Page A6 A man accused of beating a man to death in the Dishman Hills Natural Area pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of first-degree murder with robbery.

• Homicide victim hoped for fresh start

  May 5, 2010 in City on Page A1 When Douglas Klages last talked to his parents, he was planning for the future. The 46-year-old Spokane native struggled with alcoholism but wanted to clean up. He told his parents … 4

• Dishman Hills homicide victim was beaten to death

  May 4, 2010 in City When Douglas Klages last talked to his parents, he was planning for the future. The 46-year-old Spokane native struggled with alcoholism but wanted to clean up. He told his parents … 5

• Dishman Hills homicide victim identified

  May 4, 2010 in City on Page A5 A man who authorities believe may be Spokane County’s first homicide victim this year has been identified as Douglas J. Klages.

• Healing slow a year after Valley View fire

  July 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 A year removed from a wind-fueled inferno that claimed 11 homes, the ridge bordering the Dishman Hills Natural Area is a lush carpet of grass where a massive stand of …