Desert delight for paddlers

March 17, 2013 in Outdoors Photography by Rich Landers

The Winchester Wasteway is an indelicate name for a nifty overnight canoe trip through the Columbia Basin desert southwest of Moses Lake. March through May is … 2

Baja Kayaking: Making best of Plan B

March 4, 2011 in Outdoors Outdoor adventurers should always go into a trip with alternatives for the unexpected. “You need a Plan A, and a Plan B - and the right attitude for both options,” … 1

Ice jigging for the big one

February 24, 2011 in Outdoors

Trout TV sampler

January 27, 2011 in Outdoors Trout TV — a new fly fishing show filmed on top waters from Alaska to the North Platte, including local waters such as the Coeur d’Alene, Grande Ronde and Yakima …

Wreck to recreation: The West Coast Trail

October 3, 2010 in City, Outdoors The West Coast Trail on B.C.’s Vancouver Island was built as a route to safety for shipwreck survivors. Now it’s a 45-mile hiking destination. Follow Spokesman-Review Outdoors Editor Rich Landers …

Looking back: Mount St. Helens comes to town

May 18, 2013 in City It was 33-years ago this month when Mount St. Helens exploded on May 18, 1980, dropping a blanket of volcanic ash on Spokane, Wash. and neighboring communities. Spokesman-Review’s Jim Kershner … 4

Hillyard Grocery employee explains foiled heist

May 9, 2013 in City A woman attempted to steal a bottle of wine, but the Hillyard Grocery stocker, Jason Hill, stopped her. However, she smashed the bottle of wine on his head - cutting …

West Valley High School band practice

May 8, 2013

West Valley High School band practice

May 8, 2013

Idaho widow shocked by $10,000 stash

May 4, 2013 in City A Coeur d’Alene man sequestered no secrets during his 61 years of marriage – except for $10,000 cash stashed in a desk. His wife, Ellen Milow, didn’t learn of the …