Hockey Goals: The Women of the Yakima Sting

by Heather Caro on Nov 2, 2009

A player gets ready to hit the ice for practice.

Photos by George May

In recent years, ice hockey has enjoyed a surge of popularity from fans around the globe.  Long-term residents of the Yakima Valley may recall that this attention is not entirely unprecedented on a local level.  Since it began operations in the 1960s, the Yakima Ice Rink has been host to a variety of hockey teams.  During its heyday in the 1970s, its small section of bleachers was often packed to overflowing with hockey fans young and old, and games were broadcast live on the radio.

Coeur d’ Alene Resort

by Heather Caro on Nov 2, 2009

By Heather Caro

Photos Courtesy of the Coeur d’ Alene Resort

According to Coeur d’Alene lore, the city in northern Idaho got its name from French Canadian traders and their description of indigenous Native Americans’ keen trade practices with European settlers.  Translated literally “Heart of the Awl” or “sharp hearted,” Coeur d’Alene has a rich history filled with tales of a pioneering spirit.

Today the thriving resort community bears little resemblance to its name’s historical roots.  In fact, the town of 41,000 christened “The Playground of the Northwest” has become synonymous with the idea of luxury and year-round outdoor recreation.  That reputation is due in large part to The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Bon Appetit!

by Robin Salts Beckett on Nov 2, 2009

Members of the Bon Appetit dinner club trade laughs while in the kitchen.

Photos by Chad Bremerman

Today’s foodies might find themselves in a bit of a pickle: loving to cook, yet lacking the time it requires to don an apron, turn to the dog-eared page they’ve been salivating over for weeks and get chopping.

Enter the dinner club.