Eli Francovich

A bill that would have given local governments in Eastern Washington more authority to kill and move wolves is likely dead.

An influential commission overseeing the management of state fish and wildlife has two new members, both of whom are retired biologists.

Born with a rare birth defect, one which prevented the formation of his sacrum, Tyler Byers has used a wheelchair his entire life. The father of three is an avid racer, last year he completed six marathons. He kayaks and skis. He's climbed and generally looks to be outside, with his children, as much as possible.

49 Degrees North has added a dedicated all-day uphill skiing route and will be selling both day and season uphill passes. 

Spokane's home ski hill will be closed Wednesday and Thursday due to inclement weather. Meanwhile Silver Mountain, in North Idaho, also closed due to high winds.

Snow dusted the hills. But it was not enough. That was Annemarie Prince's prognosis as she and Benjamin Turnock drove northwest of Colville on Jan. 23.

Homo-sapiens of the American persuasion plan to spend $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, an outpouring of resources signaling love, devotion, desire and financial fitness. And while the form may seem evolved – cards, expensive chocolates, amorous vacations – the parallels to our animal brethren lie close beneath the blushing surface. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, several pacific northwest species are also wooing mates in hopes of furthering their genetic line.

In an exceedingly gender-normative narrative à la a 1950’s marriage guide, my husband and I tend to take on rather traditional roles in our division of labor in the household. But we’re Gen Xers, so we try to adapt to a more modern approach from time to time.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners would be paid a salary per proposed legislation.

Fog and drizzle, leading to the deployment of a handful of umbrellas, didn't stop 190 cross-country skiers from competing in the annual Langlauf race on Mount Spokane, Sunday.  

On a recent Sunday skiing uphill at Mount Spokane, I saw roughly 10 other uphill skiers, all toiling against gravity. We were taking advantage of Mt. Spokane's dedicated uphill ski routes. 

Washington counties would have more control over tracking, moving and killing gray wolves per proposed legislation.

A large tract of land known for its cross-country skiing trails will be sold this spring.The question remains, however, to whom?

Lover's of snow and ice rejoice, winter's answer to Bloomsday is back. 

Skis, particularly cross-country skis, have been hard to come by since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, while simultaneously sending a surge of people into the outdoors.

A bobcat on the Spokane Indian Reservation tested positive for avian influenza this month.

An animal owner suspected of animal cruelty or neglect may be liable for all costs stemming from the seizure of that animal regardless of whether the owner is deemed innocent, according to proposed legislation making its way through the Washington Legislature.

Sunday’s story about Apple Watches spurring unintentional 911 calls at area ski resorts garnered several interesting responses.

An uphill ski race is scheduled for Feb. 26 at 49 Degrees North.

Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park has added another uphill ski route.

In early January, area ski hills were flush, riding high on a meteorological winning streak. Up to that point Spokane International Airport had recorded more than 30 inches of snow, making that early snowpack the ninth highest out of the last 41 years measured on Jan. 4. It was cold. It was snowing. Spokane felt like a true-mountain town and, as anyone that works in the ski industry knows, when it snows in town people flock to area hills. Fast forward ten days to Jan. 14 when the average temperature in Spokane hit, wait for it, 40 degrees. 

Skiing and hiking started simply enough for Dan Noakes. It was a way to spend time with his father. But then it got complicated.