No-Li Brewhouse has been crafting beer in the Northwest since 1993. Their branding pays homage to their love of Spokane and the region. Now, No-Li has put Spokane on the map as a major force in the world of craft brews. Earlier this week No-Li announced that they have gotten federal approval for a new style of craft beer. Spokane-Style.

What makes a beer Spokane-Style? Well, first off it must be brewed and packaged in Spokane. But the origin of the beer goes beyond that. To be classified as Spokane-Style all the ingredients must come from within 300 miles of the city. Naturally, all of No-Li beers fall under the category of Spokane-Style.

No-Li attributes its close to home ingredients for driving its demand in other areas of the country. Whole Foods carries it in Washington D.C. and the largest liquor stores in Colorado have started selling the brand as well. No-Li is on tap both at Safeco Field and Century Link Field in Seattle.

OROFINO, ID - Congratulations to the Orofino Maniacs for winning the title of Best Mascot in Idaho in the USA Today Best Mascot Contest with nearly 71% of the vote. Voting for the semi-final round begins today. The 51 winners will advance to the 2nd round, where they will be divided among six regions. Voting for the regional round ends on March 14th.

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KOOSKIA, ID - The Idaho Transportation Department spent the day drilling and blasting to break apart a large rock that closed part of US 12 about 40 miles east of Kooskia yesterday. The largest rock was 12 feet wide, 12 feet tall, and 20 feet long (107 cubic yards of rock). US 12 westbound, between Pete King Creek Road and Bald Mountain, was reduced to one lane until crews were able to clear the road at about 2:00 this afternoon. (PHOTO courtesy of ITD).

Mia Carlson, news director for KZBG, wrote this report.