The giant Palouse earthworm can’t be found — yet it’s dividing the Palouse Leah Sottile

Two scientists poke around in the city’s plumbing to find sources of PCB pollution Kevin Taylor

If you have cancer and a favorite tree, Chevron will run it through a wood chipper. They’ll even supervise. Kevin Taylor

Two defeated Spokane Valley politicians take a trip to Texas — paid for by the voters who kicked them out of office Nicholas Deshais

A Circuit Court decision raises questions about Spokane’s panhandling ordinances Daniel Walters

Lisa Brown talks about her whirlwind women’s rights tour of Morocco and finding Gonzaga in the desert Joel Smith

Photographer Holly Pickett never had to worry about mortars while shooting high school football games in Spokane Valley Kevin Taylor

After much speculation, it becomes official: A new developer will try to resurrect Kendall Yards Daniel Walters

A local soldier describes the shock at Fort Hood and what it may mean for soldiers seeking help Kevin Taylor

Both political parties used to ignore Spokane City Council. Not anymore. Nicholas Deshais

Proposition 4, a revolution in the Valley, a recount in Coeur d’Alene and Eyman’s  latest: Welcome  to democracy Joel Smith, Kevin Taylor, Nicholas Deshais

Newspapers are hurting, but journalism is still crucial Paul K. Haeder

On veterans, domestic partners and the small press Ted S. McGregor, Jr.

As Spokane’s community radio station joins the big leagues, the underserved are about to get served Nicholas Deshais

A new documentary pits infamous atheist Christopher Hitchens against local pastor Douglas Wilson. A buddy movie ensues. Joel Smith