WILDLIFE -- A study has been launched in northeastern Washington to determine how eight years of growth in the state's wolf population is affecting other wildlife species. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the University of Washington are collaborating on the study, which…
As expected, a federal proposal to return grizzly bears to the North Cascades drew mixed reaction in Cle Elum, where the first in a series of meetings was held this week. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service state supervisor Eric Rickerson said opponents probably outnumbered supporters....
WINTERSPORTS -- The Mount Spokane Nordic Cup and Junior National Qualifier will attract about 400 athletes, families and coaches from Pacific Northwest clubs to the state park’s cross-country trails with races running 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The USSA-sanctioned race based out of...
WINTERSPORTS -- More than 22 classes of snowmobiles built before 1985 will roar around an oval track during the Vintage Snowmobile Races at Priest Lake airstrip near Nordman on Sunday, Feb. 19. Events in the second of two racing days this winter are set for...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.