Nov 11-17, 2010

Vol. 18, No. 4

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Local News

Waiting Game

With each passing week, questions mount for the family of Wayne Scott Creach, shot by a deputy in August.

By Kevin Taylor
Nov 10, 2010
Local News

Red Tide

As in the rest of the country, a Republican wave washes over the Inland Northwest.

By Kevin Taylor, Joel Smith, Daniel Walters and Nicholas Deshais
Nov 10, 2010
Columns & Letters

The Aftermath

Republicans should now face the nation’s challenges - not just preventing Obama’s re-election.

By George Nethercutt
Nov 10, 2010
Columns & Letters

Identity Crisis

The GOP needs to decide what direction they’re going to go.

By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
Nov 10, 2010

Arts & Culture

A Different Perspective

North Central wants to help adults remember what it means to be a teen.

By Jordy Byrd
Nov 10, 2010
Arts & Culture

From the site of Expo ’74 to the 2010 version in China

By Bill Youngs
Nov 10, 2010
Arts & Culture

'The War for Late Night,' Bill Carter

Behind the scenes of the strangest tragicomedy to ever play out on (and off) the screen.

By Dan Herman
Nov 10, 2010
Arts & Culture

College Hoops Preview

The skinny on the Zags, Cougs, Eags and more.

By Howie Stalwick
Nov 10, 2010
Arts & Culture

Dr. Huxtable's Advice

That ‘80s show of Bill Cosby's was a comedy about good parenting techniques. So’s his stand-up routine.

By Michael Bowen
Nov 10, 2010

Food News

Pork Out

Around the world (and the area) in seven swine sandwiches

By Kevin Finch
Nov 10, 2010
Food News

After the Flood

See the newly dried Far West Billiards and sample from the "World of Whiskey" at the Greenbriar Inn.

By Tiffany Harms and Carrie Scozzaro
Nov 10, 2010

Movie Reviews

Winnebago Man

The Internet’s angriest guy ever isn't that angry. But the video’s still out there.

By Dan Herman
Nov 10, 2010
Movie Reviews

The Walking Dead

TV Zombie Rule No. 1: Keep your mouth shut.

By Daniel Walters
Nov 10, 2010
Movie Reviews

Loco Motive

Denzel and Captain Kirk are all that stands between us and deadly choo-choo trains.

By Ed Symkus
Nov 11, 2010
Movie Reviews

Fallout: New Vegas

A good game is one you can’t stop playing.

By Marty Demarest
Nov 10, 2010
Movie Reviews

You Wanna Hold His Hand

John Lennon's sexual quirks were evident early on.

By Maryann Johanson
Nov 10, 2010

Music News

Burning Passion

One local band is willing to give everything it’s got.

By Azaria Podplesky
Nov 10, 2010
Music News

'Lonely Avenue,' Ben Folds and Nick Hornsby

Narrative stories just don't translate into songs.

By Leah Sottile
Nov 10, 2010
Music News

'Wake Up!,' John Legend and the Roots

Old soul songs that deserve to be revived

By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
Nov 10, 2010
Music News

D-A-N-C-E

Ghostland Observatory is a robotic rug-cutting dance machine … from Texas?

By Jordy Byrd
Nov 10, 2010
Music News

Shiny Happy People

Yo Gabba Gabba! steers kids and adults toward bands that are worth a damn.

By Leah Sottile
Nov 10, 2010

Winter Sports

Winter on the Rocks

How to leave your living room and love the ice.

By Tiffany Harms
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

The Mountain Report

Tips for newbies and veterans headed to local ski areas.

By Azaria Podplesky, Dylan Simons, Jordy Byrd, Joel Smith, Dan Herman and Tiffany Harms
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

Wild Horses Can Drag Him

The horse is galloping 40 mph - while Cody Smith gleefully clings to a rope behind.

By Daniel Walters
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

Calvin and Hobbesian Choices

Thirteen places to sled this winter.

By Joel Smith
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

The Shoe Fits

A great big shoe for great big fun.

By Nicholas Deshais
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

The Powder Diaries

An experienced adventurer takes us into the depths of Fernie snowcat skiing.

By Bob Legasa
Nov 11, 2010
Winter Sports

Beginner's Pluck

Given how easy skiing and snowboarding are now, your excuses for not getting out there are dwindling rapidly.

By Dan Herman
Nov 11, 2010