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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers sent a letter to Mr. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Monday, requesting an investigation timeline and a formal meeting to discuss the...

The Fourth of July is coming sooner than you think, and it’s time to think about your companion animals and the noise that comes with the season. Many dogs go missing during the noisy celebrations. They climb fences or dig out, or just run out of...

Since leaving newsprint and going web only, we have have received a lot of inquiries about advertising and story submission. The number of visitors and article views are increasing with every day....

Although this is a year-round concern, the warmer months bring more possibilities for danger to wildlife. During nesting season animals gather items they think will make comfortable nests. Baling twine and fishing line look appealing to them. Once...

This week’s issue of the Outpost will be our last issue printed on newspaper. From now on the Outpost will only be available on-line. Without the space limitations of printed media, the website...

I read your article about the kids using the ATV’s. I thought I would add to this... I too have seen many people (kids and adults) on ATV around Greenfield and lakeside area. But, recently have seen a problem with drag racing down greenfield. I am...

I have a new job thanks to the Outpost! I would not have known a position was open if not for the classified ad. Thank you! I am thrilled! Your neighbor, Nancy Floyd...

Dear Friends and Residents of Lake Spokane, I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one who had a part in putting together and running our second annual lawn mower race. I would like to send a special thanks to the Stevens County Dist....

If you have tried to call the Outpost over the last couple of weeks, you would have heard a message indicating that the number was unavailable at this time. Since we are no longer in a commercial buil...

I have thought about this subject for a long time, over 40 years. I have tried to ignore, I’ve tried to educate, I’ve tried to understand—prejudice and judgment seem to keep rearing its ugly head. It is sad when prejudice and judgment begins...

Adoption is the most selfless gift given by both the biological and adoptive parents. Each set of parents only wanting what is best for the child. Over the years I have met a lot of people who have...

Every so often I receive a letter to the editor that is more of a jab or slam against an individual or organization than of any public value. Even worse is when the attack is camouflaged in something...

I would like to invite everyone to the Second Annual Lake Spokane Lawnmower Race to be held May 25, 2013. The race track is behind the Tum Tum fire station on hwy.291 and will begin with run in and time trials to begin at 11:00AM with the race to...

Often, the Outpost receives ridicule for not covering local accidents and other “news-worthy” happenings. The biggest problem with covering all of these things is that we are a weekly newspaper...

Though the recent unseasonably cool weather may make it feel like the 4th of July community event is eons away, members of the Lake Spokane Chamber are busy working out the logistics of the annual...

This Saturday is the second bout of the season for the Lilac City Roller Girls. This particular bout is a double header. The Lilac City Pixies, the junior league, will compete against the I-5...

Happy 16th Birthday Josie! Love You More!...

“Thank you” just doesn’t seem to be enough. Not for all the delicious meals, offerings of caregiving, phone calls, flowers, cards, and support to our son Chase and I during my husband’s short illness. Not a day went by that someone from our...

Horse Heritage Educational Program Holds Open House Our therapeutic horses serve as unique vehicles for exercising both the body and mind in a unique format that is fun, exhilarating, and has the power to change a person’s perspective on life! All...

Early Monday morning I received news that a dear friend and community volunteer, Rocky Fortner, had passed away, becoming another of the countless victims of cancer. If you had ever met Rocky you woul...

In an age of regulation and too much government interference in our daily life, one burdensome process seems to stand out more than others: the Growth Management Act and its ramifications on the private property owner. As a life-long resident of...

The Outpost office is no longer located at the Suncrest Plaza. It has been nearly a year since I was first faced with the possibility of moving. Our landlord was very cooperative with us and we...

Falling a little earlier in the season than normal, this Sunday is Easter. With three different local Easter events happening over the weekend, the Easter Bunny is sure to be busy. The first of the...

This article is based on an experience I had at our Medical Clinic here in Nine Mile. Our Physicians Assistant Marty Malone had left our Clinic to go to another one of our Clinics. Big shoes to fill for someone coming in to take his place. One day...

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our advertisers! Whether they have been long standing or new to the Outpost, I want them all to know how valued they are. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the many types of businesses and...