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• Conley family serves up 65 years worth of White Elephant deals

  December 11, 2011 in Business on Page E1 John Conley was a teenager fresh out of the Navy when he opened his first White Elephant military surplus store in 1946. “The term ‘white elephant’ refers to something expensive … 49

• Jolly old elf is holdover from Crescent display days

  December 12, 2010 in Idaho Voices on Page I5 Technically, Santa is supposed to be up on the rooftop, but for the past 22 years, he’s stood proudly in the parking lot at the White Elephant store on East …

• Jolly old elf is holdover from Crescent display days

  December 9, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page N5 Technically, Santa is supposed to be up on the rooftop, but for the past 22 years, he’s stood proudly in the parking lot at the White Elephant store on East …

• Refurbished mascot has a storied past

  May 27, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 As landmarks go, the big elephant atop the White Elephant store at 12614 E. Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley is pretty distinct. Unique, in fact – and with quite a …

• Sporting goods store owner, others create Outpost for learning to hunt

  March 11, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Pat Conley’s sons love the smell of pine and campfire. “They’re outdoorsmen and respect the outdoors,” he said with obvious father’s pride. “They’re law abiding, trustworthy kids and I think …