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Photojournalist and sports photographer available for hire. Based in Spokane, WA. My photo portfolio is at https://www.youngkwak.com/Portfolio
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Photo for @inlander.com Restaurant Week. Chef and owner Jason Rex poses for a photograph at Collective Kitchen, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

1/6 Some of my studio photos for @inlander.com Restaurant Week, from Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. issuu.com/theinlander/...

Photo for @inlander.com Restaurant Week. Chef and owner Kadra Evans at Garden Party, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

Palisades Park this afternoon, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

I ran 26 miles this week, the longest distance since I injured my left ankle in early January.

Photos for @inlander.com Restaurant Week. (Photo 1) Owner Korri McElfresh at Vieux Carré, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (Photo 2) Fried Catfish and Cheesy Grits. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

It was a struggle as I haven’t run a distance this long before, hence the PR for 10 miles. I just wanted to keep my per mile time in the 10 minute range which I barely did because of very slow miles 10 and 11.

My photos on the covers for @inlander.com Restaurant Week issue. (Photo 1) Crispy Cauliflower at Indicana, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (Photo 2) Smoked Strawberries Ube Cheesecake at Garden Party, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

Photos for @inlander.com story about impacts on local businesses due to construction at the Peyton Building, expected to last at least 14 months, which has closed N. Post St. between W. Sprague Ave. and W. Riverside Ave., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/news/as-down...

Palisades Park, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

I’m proud of my students at The Whitworthian. Photographing on assignment is challenging and not for everybody. Yet they produce regularly. thewhitworthian.news/18857/news/e...

1/2 Photos for @inlander.com drink local issue. (Photo 1) Daughter and mother owners Justine Recor, left, and Cathy Hand at Cellar & Scholar, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Spokane Valley, Wash. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

Rimrock at Palisades Park and dirt roads were in good running condition today. The snowmelt flooding is mostly gone. Other trails were a mess, especially mud, as of yesterday. I will check them out again next week to see if conditions have improved. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

OK Spokane people, if you go to Palisades Park stay on Rimrock for the next week or so. The trails around and below are a mess as are the trails in Indian Canyon Park. Mud, mud, mud. Snow, ice, snow, ice and eroded trails from flooding and runoff.

I took my daughter to Mango Tree for her birthday lunch. I ate a Samosa appetizer and Lamb Tikka Masala. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

Photo for @inlander.com. A glass and can of can of Fluffy Puffy Sunshine New England IPA at YaYa Brewing Company, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Spokane Valley, Wash. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

The Coeur d'Alene Press is who you should follow on this story. They were there when it happened and have been providing regular updates. Strong local journalism. cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...

Tweaked my lower back yesterday morning. I kept staying active and stretching. Strength this morning including foot raised bridges during which I felt no lower back pain. 3 hikes and a run since yesterday morning. The pain is gone tonight. So that’s good.

If you are hiking or running on dirt trails around Spokane this week, I recommend you wear traction footwear and also shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. There are flooded areas, plenty of mud, along with leftover snow and ice.

Photo for @inlander.com of artist Andrea Joyce Heimer with her exhibition “No Name That I Know Of” at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. Heimer’s exhibition is on display until May 25. www.inlander.com/culture/in-a...

Mist from snow melt in Palisades Park today, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

Photos for @inlander.com drink local issue. (From the left) A Wild Berry Hibiscus iced tea, Sticky Rice Puerh and Earl Grey Old Fashioned mocktail at Revival Tea Company, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/special-guid...

Frozen hike in the morning and slushy one in the afternoon. It should be better by the morning as the weather is warm and the rain has started.

1/2 Photos for @inlander.com story about the success the Spokane Chiefs have had this season. Photos from a WHL hockey game which the Chiefs, who wore special uniforms for Chiefs Fight Cancer Night, won 6-3 against the Tri-City Americans, 2/15/25, in Spokane, WA. www.inlander.com/culture/the-...

Snow, fog and sections of crunchy trail at Palisades Park this morning, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

Palouse snow, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Spokane County, Wash.

Photos for @inlander.com. (Photo 1) A bowl of Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles is photographed at (photo 2) Hot Pot Ramen House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Rathdrum, Idaho. www.inlander.com/food/hot-pot...

The run up this hill in Palisades Park is difficult but usually manageable. Today, it humbled me. I even shot an accidental video while photographing the scene and it’s a pretty good reflection of how I felt at the time. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

Borrowed my roommate’s snowshoes and went to Palisades Park this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

1/2 Photos for @inlander.com story about Community Court at Spokane Public Library - Central, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (Photo 1) Sam Farrell, center, speaks about his progress with Judge Mary Logan, left, and Public Defender Francis Adewale. www.inlander.com/news/spokane...

Went for a physically challenging run this morning with some packed snow and a lot of fresh snow, but the views in Palisades Park made it worthwhile, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Ran a couple of miles through Indian Canyon Park this afternoon, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. The snow was a real challenge.

Snow at Palisades Park this morning, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

📷 for @inlander.com of Robert Sacre, a former Gonzaga & NBA player, now basketball head coach at North Central High School, Spokane, WA. (📷 1-2, cover) Portraits-practice, 1/27/25. (📷 3-4) During game against West Valley High School, 1/31/25, Spokane Valley, WA. www.inlander.com/culture/afte...

The view from Palisades Park, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.

Here’s my footwear setup for running in snow and ice. Merrell Nova 3 shoes, Kahtoola EXOSpikes and REI Swiftland running gaiters. I wear the same gear, except switch out for snow boots, for hiking too.

When I don’t get enough exercise I get antsy. I took actual recovery time with very limited exercise this week. So I was pretty excited for a 8 1/2 mile relatively flat trail run in the snow this morning. Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Spokane, Wash.