Local Treasures with Pia: The Gifford Ferry

Ferries have crossed the mighty Columbia River - now Lake Roosevelt - for more than 100 years and some of them are still running.

Closeup of a bowl of chili with a blob of sour cream on top with some sprinkled cheese

At Home with Lisa: Slow Cooker in the Summer

Lisa makes slow-cooker chili and avoids heating up the house

Waterfall surrounded by greenery at the North Umpqua Trail

On the Oregon Trail: North Umpqua Trail

Each segment of the North Umpqua Trail system has so much to offer

Closeup of a dirty dryer lint trap removed from the dryer

At home with Lisa: How to clean your dryer vent

Lisa cleans her dryer vent for safety and efficiency.

Windmills in front of a cloudy blue sky at Palouse Wind

The main types of renewable energy

Avista offers a mix of renewable energy solutions to our customers

Woman outdoors on horseback, smiling for a photo

Local Treasures with Pia: Horseback rides in Riverside State Park

The saying goes that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a person. If you don’t have a horse at home, then consider going on a trail ride with True West Trail Rides.