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Spokane Runners Shine at A Race For The Ages in Tennessee

With a one-mile loop course, A Race For The Ages (ARFTA) is designed to favor older runners. In a nutshell, the older you are, the ...
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New Washington State E-Bike Policy

Just as electric-assist bikes became more widely available through bike-sharing companies, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 6434, establishing a legal framework consistent with national ...
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2018 SpokeFest Bicycle Education Grant Awarded To Friends of the Centennial Trail

The Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) has been selected as the recipient of the SpokeFest Bicycle Education and Safety grant in the amount of $5,000. ...
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Spokane River Centennial Trail Survey

The non-profit group Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) assists in the maintenance and development of the Spokane River Centennial Trail and adjacent trails through ...
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Kayaks, Paddleboards, and Boats Can Harbor Aquatic Invasive Species

If it floats, it’s a boat and must be checked for aquatic invasive species at check stations around Washington State, according to the Washington Department ...
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths on the Rise in Washington

A new Washington Department of Transportation report, called the “Gray Notebook,” shows pedestrian and cyclist deaths doubled statewide in the past four years. 22 percent ...
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Rail Trail Fundraiser Chugging Along at Good Clip 

Republic, WA—With eight days left until the August 17th deadline, the Ferry County Rail Trail Partners (FCRTP) announced that they have met the first two ...
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Mountain Gear hosts 35th Anniversary Sale

Over three decades ago, long before one of the popular outdoor gear brands we wear and use today even existed, Spokane resident Paul Fish designed ...
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470 Acres Permanently Protected in the Columbia Gorge

Friends of the Columbia Gorge, an Oregon-based nonprofit group, recently announced that it had successfully completed its Preserve the Wonder campaign. Raising a total of ...
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