The Salmon Chief and the Spokane River
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The Salmon Chief looking out at the Spokane River. The Monroe Street Bridge in the background. Image courtesy of Avista Corp.
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The Salmon Chief
For thousands of years the Spokane River's lower falls have been a fishing spot for several Native American tribes. During annual runs, the salmon were so numerous here that it was difficult to see the rocks on the riverbed. Seasonal fishing…