Zach Armstrong

Mar 6, 2025 | snowbrains.com | Zach Armstrong

Way up in northern Idaho, in the weird strip of land between Washington and Montana called ‘the Panhandle’, lies Silver Mountain Resort. Named for the precious metal that was mined here along with zinc and lead, visitors to Silver can mine some golden memories of their own. Despite spending most of my ski days in Idaho every winter, I may never have heard about Silver if not for the Indy Pass.

Mar 6, 2025 | snowbrains.com | Zach Armstrong

Skiing is a risky endeavor, and it is the thrill that comes from that risk that draws many participants into the sport in the first place. Ski areas work hard to mitigate these risks, but countless waivers, signs, and warnings remind us every time we go to the mountain of the inherent risks of skiing. A legal battle is unfolding in the state of Idaho that could lead to a drastic change in how ski area liability is viewed.

Feb 18, 2025 | yovenice.com | Zach Armstrong

Authorities Respond to Disturbance CallBy Zach ArmstrongA standoff involving multiple police units in Venice ended peacefully, authorities confirmed. On Monday just before 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a radio call about a male possibly suffering from mental illness and disturbing the public with loud noises. Upon arrival, at the 900 block of California Avenue, officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who refused to come out of the building.

Feb 12, 2025 | smmirror.com | Zach Armstrong

The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damagesBy Zach ArmstrongA patron has sued Brennan’s Pub in Marina del Rey after allegedly being assaulted by a security guard last year, an incident that has resulted in continuous medical treatment. Los Angeles County resident Brandon Stone asserts that a pub guard attacked him without provocation around Midnight on Dec. 20.

Feb 11, 2025 | snowbrains.com | Zach Armstrong

Report from Sunday, February 9, 2025Of all the furry creatures that call Lake Tahoe home, the booming population of black bears are probably the most famous. More seldom seen is the badger, though sightings occur almost every year. This past weekend, a large group of Badger Chemists were spotted at Palisades Tahoe. Not surprisingly, Badger Chemists are found in the highest concentration on the campus of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, though their population ranges throughout the world.