Every January 1st, hundreds trek down to Sanders Beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene to take part in a tradition called the Polar Bear Plunge. Although this year there were vendors selling t-shirts and other trinkets, the event is still informally organized and has not sign-ups or registration. Just come, strip down to swimwear and jump in to welcome the new year. But question still remains, why do they do it?
December 19, 2010
in Outdoors
Every December, migrating eagles put on a show of aerobatics that draws bird watchers and photographers to the eastern arm of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The aerial predator-scavengers scoop fish after …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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