Eric Barker

A winter storm that started Tuesday and will last into today is expected to deposit snow in the Blue, Clearwater and Bitterroot mountains that all have snow accumulations well below average. The National Weather Service said as much as 11 inches of heavy ... See more

Most people see motivation like a fairy godmother: she magically appears, taps your forehead with a wand, and suddenly you’re the kind of person who does the thing. You “get in the zone.” You “crush it.” You become a creature of pure productivity and clea... See more

Rep. Michael Baumgartner sees Saturday’s attack on Venezuela and the arrest of its president and first lady as well beyond law enforcement action, a view partially at odds with the Trump administration. But the Republican from Spokane said he is comfortab... See more

Tournament steelhead fishing and a slate of informational fishing seminars will highlight the 2026 Steelhead Expo and Derby that kicks off Friday at Lewiston. The three-day event centered at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel made its debut last year and organi... See more

This past year was a hot one for outdoor news that sometimes landed on the front page of the Tribune and papers all over the country. Below is a look back at some of my favorite stories of the year. Some were big news, others are just good yarns that I en... See more