Opportunity for Unity
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The story: Cultures met and made friends at Spokane's own diversity festival.
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The new, expanded Unity in the Community event in Riverfront Park drew thousands of people to the Cultural Village and performance stage. There was a spirit of friendship in the air as Pacific Islanders, Turkish people and African Americans shared dances with each other and laughed at each other's foibles.
Photography by Jesse Tinsley
Cars we love
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The story: People love cars for many reasons.
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With so many cars shows through the warm months, it is no secret that people of the Inland Northwest love classic and custom cars. The Good Guys 7th Great Northwestern Nationals brings over 1000 top flight cars for the weekend at the Spokane Fairgrounds and Expo Center. We talked to a few car owners about why they do it.
Photos by Jesse Tinsley
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Honoring the chief
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The story: Hayden Lake Police Chief Jason Felton succumbs to ALS and is buried with honors.
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Produced by Jesse Tinsley
He was the chief of a police force of one. Jason Felton fit in well as the top cop in Hayden Lake, a small town on the edge of Hayden. He was well-liked for his easy-going manner and cheerful demeanor. So when he lost his battle with ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, his fellow officers from other departments bid farewell to him Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, with honor guard and other traditions befitting a law enforcement officer.
A day at Skyfest 2008
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The story: Skyfest lives up to expectations as an exhibition of military aviation.
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Photos by Jesse Tinsley
Narration by Jim Camden
The first day of Skyfest 2008 had something for every aviation junkie. There were biplanes, cargo planes, helicopters and acrobatic planes. But the stars of the show were the fighter jets, pulling maneuvers that the Wright brothers couldn't even dream of when they made their first powered flight 105 years ago. The F-15, the Blue Angels F/A-18 and the F-22 wowed the large Skyfest crowd with maneuvers of awesome power and speed.
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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The story: Once-reclusive China commandeered the world stage today, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pyrotechnics and pageantry.
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The Air Force's newest fighter
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The story: Skyfest spectators will get to see the new F-22 Raptor put through its paces.
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Although the F-22 Raptor, the newest Air Force fighter aircraft has been around for a few years, the 2008 Skyfest is the first time Spokane area residents will get to see it fly. Major Paul Moga, a Raptor pilot, talks about what the Raptor means to the Air Force. He will fly the 12-minute demonstration flight at Skyfest.
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Canine free swim
The story: City pools that are slated for demolition treated canines to a few laps at A.M. Cannon pool Tuesday.
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Produced by Colin Mulvany
Training for Iraq
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The story: A unit of Washington National Guard soldiers train for Iraq in the desert of Central Washington.
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Photography and production by Rajah Bose
Washington National Guard Unit with troops from around the state are training in the desert at the Yakima Firing Range. The unit is headed for Iraq. Reporter Jim Camden and photographer Rajah Bose visited with them Friday to see how they are adjusting to the surroundings and preparing for deployment.
Thunder and chrome at the fairgrounds
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The story: The 100 Years of Motorcycles Rally drew thousands of visitors to the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center Saturday.
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Photography and Production by Jesse Tinsley
If you love the thunderous sound of a poorly muffled motorcycle, the 100 Years of Motorcycles rally at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds and Expo Center is heaven. While many different types of bikes are represented, the American v-twin engine is the star of the show. Here’s a taste of what there is to see.
Wheat harvest 2008
The story: The Washington wheat harvest is under way - a short interview with Randy Suess, wheat farmer near Colfax.
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Read the story: Early July freeze tempers wheat farmers' optimism
From apples to jars in half a day
The story: How to jar and sterilize apple pie filling for shelf storage.
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The related Food section story is here: "Preserving can be a lot easier if we do it together" Video produced by Thuy-Dzuong Nguyen
New Aftershock at Silverwood Theme Park
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The story: New roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park opens.
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Produced and photographed by Jesse Tinsley
The new roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho, outdoes the other attractions by half. It’s a steel behemoth that flips you around and around and then puts you through it again backwards. It opened July 21, 2008, to the public. Here’s a taste of what it’s like.
Skiing Mount St. Helens
The story: Video journalist Jim Bolser with Spokane based Peak Video Productions, documents the adventure of skiing down Mount St. Helens.
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Produced by Jim Bolser, Peak Video Productions
Jim Bolser is an award-winning video journalist with 28 regional Emmys in his trophy cabinet. A former KXLY videographer, Bolser now travels the world freelancing for network and cable TV productions.
Excerpt from this Sunday’s Spokesman-Review Outdoor’s section story: Standing on the rim of the gigantic steaming caldera, the awesome power of the blast still resonates. The sight into the bowels of Mount St. Helens is an impressive reminder of how lives were so profoundly affected in 1980.
To ski down after the climb in such an exotic volcanic setting is icing on the cake of a great climbing experience. You won't need a lift ticket, but you'll pay a serious physical price for the thrill.
Indians Youth Baseball Clinic
The story: The Spokane Indians held a youth baseball clinic before their home game July 16, 2008.
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Produced by Nick Eaton
More than 100 kids took the field Wednesday to practice baseball with the pros. From as young as 4 to as old as 13, the children showed off their skills and got pointers from the Spokane Indians at a youth baseball clinic at Avista Stadium.
“They’re looking pretty good,” Indians pitcher Richard Bleier said with a smile. “Maybe some future Indians mixed in.”
Raising maggots
The story: Dennis and Pam Ponsness raise maggots and flies on thier farm in Boundary County, Idaho
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Produced by Colin Mulvany
Raising maggots is a fetid but serious job. Pam and Dennis Ponsness of The Forked Tree Ranch in Boundary County, Idaho have made a profitable business out of selling fly larvae.
See print story by Erica Curless coming Sunday in The Spokesman-Review.
