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Italian delights, family style

Sometimes we’re amazed at all the wonderful dining experiences we have in the Inland Northwest – or in this case we’ll call it the circulation area of The Spokesman-Review. As we discover a new one, we always wonder why we didn’t get there sooner, vowing to return. When we return, we often promise to go more often.
A&E >  Entertainment

Italian delights, family style

Sometimes we’re amazed at all the wonderful dining experiences we have in the Inland Northwest – or in this case we’ll call it the circulation area of The Spokesman-Review. As we discover a new one, we always wonder why we didn’t get there sooner, vowing to return. When we return, we often promise to go more often.
A&E >  Entertainment

A feast for the eyes and ears

We’ve all asked or been asked the same question when it comes time to dine in unfamiliar surroundings: Where’s a good place to eat? Most answers are a question: What do you want? Italian, seafood, steak or a sandwich? Fancy or casual?
A&E >  Entertainment

Jack and Dan’s still an anchor in evolving GU district

Our second lives and friendship go back a decade, but our familiarity with the Gonzaga district dates back more than 40 years. So even before we put our heads together for this endeavor, we found ourselves breaking bread and commenting about the recent culinary transformation in the Gonzaga neighborhood, where we both spend good portions of our days with our real jobs. The Hamilton corridor has definitely been upgraded.
A&E >  Food

Ambrosia delivers divine mix of familiar, new

A recent visit to Ambrosia Bistro in Spokane Valley was like catching up with old friends – fun, comfortable and something new. It started with our waiter, Wayne Broach, who was there more than six years ago when we discovered this treat for an anniversary dinner.
Sports

NIC women lose, hope for at-large bid

Now the waiting begins. Because the North Idaho College women’s basketball team missed its last four shots and two of three free throws, the Cardinals have to hope an at-large bid to the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., comes their way.
Sports

Should B good

Game on. The finale that was supposed to be is set for the State 1B girls basketball tournament.
Sports

W-C rallies; next is mighty Colton

There is no question the State 1B girls basketball tournament has a theme. Call it the “Drive for Five” or “One for the Thumb” for four-time defending champion Colton. The question was which team might be the biggest threat to the Wildcats (23-1), who made an opening statement at the Arena on Thursday by scoring the first 25 points in a 77-15 takedown of Taholah (11-7).
A&E >  Food

Asia Restaurant a delicious discovery

One of the enjoyable results of eating, or dining out, is discovery. If you cook at home it can be a page in a cookbook or a recipe from a friend. When headed out it can be an accidental result of an adventuresome spirit. That happened last month when we went to the Asia Restaurant, a quaint little spot on the South Hill. The suggestion came from an email, three times removed from us.
News >  Health

Victory in a triathlon isn’t always the fastest time

Triathlete Rachel Johnson cried as she traveled to southern British Columbia for Ironman Canada in August. “I would get choked up just thinking about being able to participate in the race,” the Spokane Valley resident said recently.
A&E >  Food

Fine dining, in a low-key setting

Moments after stepping into Hay J’s Bistro in Liberty Lake you forget where you are, unless your personal tour guide for the restaurant business has his hand wrapped around a nice glass of wine and a subject to expound on. Bantering about this family-owned, 6-year-old establishment starts with dad’s old saying: “Never judge a book by its cover.”
Sports

Working class

How long can the ground-breaking streak go on for the Gonzaga women’s basketball team? Not winning a West Coast Conference title, a run that is at eight but still short of the men’s recently-ended run of 11.
A&E >  Food

Savory eats found at Smacky’s

In the company of a veteran restaurateur, there is more than a little guilt when walking into a dining establishment brandishing a coupon. We’re not exactly cheap but we enjoy a good deal almost as much as we enjoy kibitzing over a glass of wine. By being attentive to the wallet, we can afford to meet for lunch a little more often.
Sports

Gonzaga Prep clinches at least tie for title

Players and coaches talked about chemistry after Gonzaga Prep clinched no worse than a tie for the Greater Spokane League football title, but the way the Bullpups dispatched Mt. Spokane on Friday night was a lesson in biology. G-Prep (8-0) dissected the Wildcats (1-7) for 295 yards rushing on the ground – starting the game with four runs of 12 or more yards – and sandwiched halftime around pick-6s by linebacker Steven Machtolf and Sam Dowd to roll to a 32-3 win over the visiting Wildcats.
Sports

G-Prep clinches at least tie for GSL football title

Players and coaches talked about chemistry after Gonzaga Prep clinched at least a tie for the Greater Spokane League football title, but the way the Bullpups dispatched Mt. Spokane Friday night was a lesson in biology.
Sports

Rogers teacher to represent U.S. in mountain bike championships

The first day of school for Jaime Rees is going to be way better than the stereotypical “What did you do on your summer vacation?” Exactly how the Rogers history teacher responds depends on what happens in Austria next weekend, when she competes in the UCI Mountain Bike and Trails World Championships.
Sports

CV boys advance to State 4A soccer semifinals

When Central Valley senior Chris Stokesbary played club soccer as a 14-year-old, he was a spectator when it came time to work on corner kicks. He was in the middle of the action Saturday. When the lanky defender got his head on the ball a minute into overtime for his second goal, he gave the Bears a 3-2 win over Davis and CV’s first trip to the State 4A semifinals in school history.

CV boys advance to State 4A soccer semifinals

When Central Valley senior Chris Stokesbary played club soccer as a 14-year-old, he was a spectator when it came time to work on corner kicks. He was in the middle of the action Saturday. When the lanky defender got his head on the ball a minute into overtime for his second goal, he gave the Bears a 3-2 win over Davis and CV’s first trip to the State 4A semifinals in school history.
Sports

Bjorklund reacts to Summitt stepping down

The news that Pat Summitt was stepping down as the Tennessee Lady Vols’ basketball coach didn’t shock former player Angie Bjorklund like the revelation last year that the legendary coach had early onset dementia. “My heart broke when I heard the news,” recalled Bjorklund, a two-time Washington Player of the Year for University. “I knew the decision she made would be best for her, best for her family, best for the Lady Vols’ program.”
Sports

Bjorklund reacts to Summitt stepping down

The news that Pat Summitt was stepping down as the Tennessee Lady Vols’ basketball coach didn't shock former player Angie Bjorklund like the revelation last year that the successful coach had early onset dementia.
Sports

His mark on the game

The hard part is Sunday. That’s the day that reminds Reid Hatley what might have been. That’s the day his old roommate, Ricky Barnes, might be contending with one of his old rivals, like Luke Donald or Matt Kuchar or Hunter Mahan, for one PGA title or another.
Sports

They’re still tight

For half a decade, the Hepton name was synonymous with success at Central Valley. From Courtney’s first basketball season as a sophomore in 1989-90 through Kristin’s senior season in 1993-94, the Bears went 71-9 in the Greater Spokane League and 119-24 overall with four trophies in five trips to state, including a championship.