Spokane-Style Beer is Federally Approved

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Wednesday, April 10th, 3:22 pm

No-Li Brewhouse has been crafting beer in the Northwest since 1993. Their branding pays homage to their love of Spokane and the region. Now, No-Li has put Spokane on the map as a major force in the world of craft brews. Earlier this week No-Li announced that they have gotten federal approval for a new style of craft beer. Spokane-Style.

What makes a beer Spokane-Style? Well, first off it must be brewed and packaged in Spokane. But the origin of the beer goes beyond that. To be classified as Spokane-Style all the ingredients must come from within 300 miles of the city. Naturally, all of No-Li beers fall under the category of Spokane-Style.

No-Li attributes its close to home ingredients for driving its demand in other areas of the country. Whole Foods carries it in Washington D.C. and the largest liquor stores in Colorado have started selling the brand as well. No-Li is on tap both at Safeco Field and Century Link Field in Seattle.

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Schweitzer Extends Ski Season

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Wednesday, April 3rd, 10:44 am

Sandpoint, ID - Schweitzer Mountain Resort has announced the extension of the ski season one extra week, with the new closing date falling on Sunday, March 14. A combination of excellent snow and weather conditions has prompted the resort to offer this extra week of operation.

“This year conditions came together perfectly for us to operate for an additional week,” said Schweitzer President and CEO Tom Chasse. “We’re thrilled to offer this extended season to our guests.”

Even though the season has been prolonged, Tropical Daze, Schweitzer’s annual spring celebration, will stay on its original dates of Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. Events for the weekend include the Rubber Ducky Derby, pond skimming in the village, the ever popular Downhill Dummy Derby on lower JR run, live music and a boom box party in Taps Lounge, family friendly pirate themed activities throughout the village and much more.

“Tropical Daze is a great way to celebrate the change in weather and welcome in spring skiing,” Chasse said.

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Wolf Population Declines

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Wednesday, April 3rd, 10:22 am

The lastest population tallies of Wolves in Idaho show an 11 percent decrease across the state.

Last year, Idaho Fish and Game Commission increased bag limits, extended hunting seasons in some areas and allowed hunters to use electronic calls in an effort to reduce the wolf population. State Big Game Manager, Jon Rachael, says that the latest numbers are encouraging following efforts focused on reducing the wolf impact on livestock and big game animals.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says there were 683 wolves in 117 packs at the end of 2012, this is down from 746 wolves in 104 packs in 2011.

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CDA Mines Announces Big Move

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Wednesday, March 27th, 1:27 pm

Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. announced on Wednesday morning that the company will be relocating their headquarters to Chicago later this year.

The mining company employs over 2,000 people world wide and has been working out of Idaho for 85 years, first in the Silver Valley and from Coeur d'Alene since 1985. They currently hold mining interests in Nevada, Alaska, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina and Australia.

The relocation has been in the works since last summer and 16 cities were initially considered. Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois finally won over the global company by offering a package of cooperate income taxes and job training funds worth $1.68 million. There will also be a name change following the annual meeting in May where they will become Coeur Mining.

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Lookout Pass Sets New Record

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Tuesday, March 26th, 1:30 pm

Lookout Pass set a new record for skier visits this season and there are still more ski days left!

As of Sunday, March 24th 64,450 skiers hit the slopes this year at Lookout Pass. This topped their previous record of 64,291 which was set just last year during the 2011-2012 season. The mountain is open until Saturday, April 13th so there is still time to put those skis to good use.

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Team KXLY 4 Hank is rocking Schweitzer

Submitted by Mark Peterson, Anchor on Good Morning Northwest

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 2:17pm

Five years ago someone called and said, "Mark this little boy needs help and we need you to talk about it." Then I met Hank.

Adorable and chilled to the bone as he came to one of my live shots on location, huddled in a shed I got to know him and every year after that we got to know a little more.

Finally last year after Henry came into the studio it was decided that not only would we promote the 24 Hours of Schweitzer but KXLY would fiild a team, cut a check, get donations, the works.

A miserable year weather wise, driving rain, sleet and ice slowed all attempts and we had a blast, soaked, cold and loving it.

This year we have another team and the weather is beautiful and more money is being raised to help research into Cystinosis. Thats what Hank (Henry) has and I just watched Tricia feed him his meds through a G Tube..they don't make him near as sick as two years ago.

Money from events like this made that happen. Henry is doing well..there is no known cure and the crystals that form in his organs continue to battle with the meds he gets every six hours , every day.

PLease help us help Henry.

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Logger education to be offered in Cd'A

Submitted by PRESS RELEASE on Thursday, March 21st, 9:38 am

Are there loggers who want to learn more about tree biology and forest ecology, or about the impacts of their harvest practices on forest streams? Would such knowledge make a logger more attractive in the job market -- especially to private forest owners?

Many loggers, forest product companies, and land management agencies think so. They put their wish into action with LEAP, or "Logger Education to Advance Professionalism”. LEAP is a nationally acclaimed Extension program started at the request of loggers who wanted to improve their skills and market their services more effectively to forest owners and managers. The course features two days indoors and one day with field exercises on forest biology, forest ecology, silviculture, and forest water quality. It is taught by University of Idaho faculty and Idaho Department of Lands personnel. Now in its 19th year, the Idaho LEAP program has reached over 1,400 loggers and received consistently positive reviews from participants.

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