ARTICLES BY NICK ROTUNNO

Firing for food

Kelly Dionne was shooting targets at Cabela's when the idea popped into his mind.

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A cutt above

Dave Londeree was casting near Big Hank Campground, many miles up the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, when he hooked the largest cutthroat trout of his life.

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Hydros thrill fans on Lake Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Powered by a 12-cylinder Allison engine, Miss Wahoo blasted across Lake Coeur d'Alene this weekend, gliding over the waves like a rock skipping off a pond.

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Old, young help Eagles celebrate 108th birthday

COEUR d'ALENE - Maynard Lyson and Audrey Partridge sat down for drinks at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles on Friday afternoon, ordering ice tea and a cocktail.

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Blackwell Point views - for a price

There was a time, Jim MacDonald recalled, when the people of Bayview would visit Blackwell Point free of charge, feed the rabbits and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Pend Oreille.

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America's first

Old Faithful was about 20 minutes late.

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Proud to be 'top dog'

COEUR d'ALENE - Rondi Renaldo paused before opening the kennel door, letting the tour group gather around her.

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Athol arsenic a natural occurrence

COEUR d'ALENE - Just over two months ago, the arsenic level at the Lynnwood Estates Water Association well near Athol reached 91 parts per billion - about 9 times the maximum federal limit of 10 ppb.

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Together they're stronger

The cavernous conference room at the Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., was packed with people.

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Youth triathlon attracts 300

COEUR d'ALENE - Jose Winton galloped through City Park like a seasoned pro.

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'There is no hiding in there ... It's a great course'

COEUR d'ALENE - Roger Thompson hadn't raced an Olympic-distance event for two years, but he was no stranger to the Coeur d'Alene Triathlon.

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The planes of World War II

HAYDEN - As the old warplane flew near his Hayden home, Dan Heberling heard the powerful roar of its radial engine.

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New relay event honors survivors

RATHDRUM - On Friday night at Lakeland High School's Corbit Field, Don Page wore a bright yellow shirt that read "Cancer Warrior 2002-Present."

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Horse heaven in Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Dressed in the style of the English countryside, the horseback riders were looking dapper on Saturday afternoon.

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That's one big fish

COEUR d'ALENE - The 2011 Big One Chinook Derby has reached the halfway point, and already two monster salmon have been hooked, netted and weighed.

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