Bill Baker has a mystery on his hands. The supply of kokanee salmon in Loon Lake has crashed in recent years, turning the popular fishery north of Spokane into a bit of a disappointment. Instead of ...

The June 20 groundbreaking ceremony represents years of collaboration among local, state and national partners.

Mark Smith’s family owned and operated "The Spirit Lake Lodge" at Mount St Helens up until the eruption. It was lost under the blast. Twelve years later, he returned to the area and started Mount St.