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Ruth Thomas, front left, and well-wishers celebrate Ruth’s 90th birthday by hiking around Tubbs Hill in 2016.

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HUCKLEBERRIES: The tale of Fred Murphy
January 11, 2026 1:05 a.m.

HUCKLEBERRIES: The tale of Fred Murphy

Fred Murphy and his snowmobile crashed through the ice 40 years ago, ending a storied career devoted to Lake Coeur d’Alene and his neighbors.