Springsteen got it right when he sang, “Tramps like us, baby, we were born to run.” At the most basic level, young children need to run. If you doubt this, watch a four or five year old play with a hyper dog in a wide, open space. Their delight is instinctual and completely undeniable. Their […]
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Join the Northwest Whitewater Association on January 1st for their 17th annual Fools Float on the Spokane River. Here are the basics for this year’s float: • Optional breakfast 9:30 to 10:30 at the Swinging Doors. • Meet and unload at TJ Meenach launch 11-11:30 a.m. (If you have to rig a boat, be there earlier.) • Shuttle
Yesterday we blogged that the Center for Justice (CFJ) has given the City of Spokane the requisite 60-day notice of intent to sue for violating the Clean Water Act. Today’s Spokesman-Review coverage on the issue was ambiguous on whether or not a lawsuit would actually be filed, so we called CFJ attorney Rick Eichstaedt for clarification on
The Center for Justice, a Spokane non-profit community law firm, announced today that it intends to sue the City of Spokane for violating the Clean Water Act — Spokane has high levels of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in its river, posing a health risk to area residents. In 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified
I clearly detect a note of enthusiasm in his voice. I’m asking him what he thinks of the proposed whitewater skills park near the Sandifur Bridge. I find this curious because the man I am speaking to, a friendly fellow and long-time Spokane resident named Harold, is 89 years old, and, no offense sir, but
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Early registration ends today for the Spokane Marathon on Oct. 11, so sign up already! The race includes full and half marathon options, a marathon relay and a 5-miler. The marathon kicks off at Riverfront Park and, for most of the course, follows the Spokane River west of Downtown. It’s a gorgeous course for an
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Find out what local experts think about the state of, and future of, Eastern Washington’s environmental laws. In a forum presented by the Spokane County Democrats, the Center for Justice and Gonzaga Law School, presenters will share their ideas on how to improve current policies. The event is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on August
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With car-free camping, adventure begins when you leave your front door. Here are 5 Spokane-area destinations to arrive by bike, bus, or hike.
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If you spend enough time in the outdoors, you are likely to experience a close call with death. Whether it’s a bear encounter, loss of footing on a steep slope or simply unexpected weather, every smart person who chooses to experience the inherent risks of outdoor adventure must be prepared – physically and mentally –
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Check out Spokesman coverage of the recent ruling regarding the whitewater park project on the Spokane River. For more information about the project, visit the Friends of the Falls website.
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