The coronavirus pandemic has decimated local event calendars - here's what to know and how to keep up with any new changes
By Chey Scott
The Innovia Foundation's former president has finally won his three-year battle to stop the organization from donating to a racist website
By Daniel Walters
Washington lawmakers pass statewide plastic bag ban
By Samantha Wohlfeil
Homeless and isolated, a North Idaho family tries to shield everything from a 1-year-old "bubble boy"
By Wilson Criscione
Officials call for massive closures across the country as health care systems brace for more coronavirus patients
By Samantha Wohlfeil, Daniel Walters and Josh Kelety
Dozens of low-income and disabled tenants at an affordable housing apartment complex say that Spokane's bus system is leaving them stranded
By Josh Kelety
We talk with the Spokane County Democrats chair about why Biden beat Sanders in Washington, and what he would need to do to beat Trump
Bill banning transgender athletes from playing in women's sports passes Idaho Senate
China reports no new infections, family devastated when coronavirus kills 3, and other headlines
Spokane Police to limit arrests for drug possession, other minor offenses amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Spokane Sports Commission's Eric Sawyer: 'I'm working in an industry that doesn't exist anymore right now.'
Hundreds of thousands in Washington could be impacted by service industry closures, including 24K in Spokane
How Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly wrestled with the moral dilemma of canceling Mass for coronavirus
Students line up at Spokane Public Schools meal distribution sites
Just as Girl Scouts were ready to sell cookies, a virus with potentially devastating financial consequences appeared
City Hall closes to visitors, Woodward says downtown library may be used as homeless shelter, and other headlines
A fire caused Ian Pickett to leave rural Stevens County. Coronavirus brought him back
"If things became really bad, obviously this is the best place to be."
Spokane mother fears that son held in Kootenai County Jail is at risk for COVID-19: 'They're just sitting ducks right now'
North Idaho confirms first case of COVID-19
Frontier Behavioral Health closes outpatient locations, but will treat clients over the phone
Few options for bars like Steel Barrel Taproom during shutdown as state says they can't sell to-go
The COVID-19 shutdown killed 70 percent of Casey Duncan's potato business - but then he got an idea...
Sell 'em straight to anyone who wants to mash 'em, boil 'em, stick 'em in a stew
Staying connected: One Logan Elementary teacher holds a virtual story time during school closure
Congress still debating stimulus, Spokane families delay grieving traditions as funerals are banned, and other headlines
Where I Can Find an Inlander?
By Jacob H. Fries
KSPS to let viewers call in to ask experts their questions about coronavirus tonight
Inslee issues stay home order, Trump wants to ease social distancing measures, and other headlines
Spokane's drive-thru testing site relaxes requirements, but patients still need to have symptoms
'This is not a hall monitor situation': Spokane police will focus on education, not enforcement of stay home order
Disability groups file complaint saying rationing care could violate civil rights
$2 trillion stimulus deal reached, Spokane leaders say to 'stay home,' and other headlines
By Quinn Welsch
On the Street
How are you handling the news of the coronavirus outbreak?
The coming weeks will be a marathon; let's run it together
By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
The ABCs of black history
By Inga Laurent
Readers respond to George Nethercutt's column on term limits; coronavirus concerns
Plague Diary
A glimpse into new possibilities
By Ellen Welcker
Our Lives with the Poets: How Poetry Speaks to the Pandemic
By Shann Ray
Cohabitating during COVID-19
By Kailee Haong
Cauldron of Worries: On Being an Immunocompromised Mom During a Pandemic
By Sharma Shields
The Language of Pandemic
By CMarie Fuhrman
The cruelest part of the coronavirus: It's cut us off from community and solace
The Thing that is Floating Toward Us
This time it's invisible
By Laura Read
Wading into the Pandemic
Constantly overreacting or underreacting
By Joseph Haeger
Please Stop Killing People
We can't ignore this anymore
By John T. Reuter
Coronavirus is impacting Washington's industries, and that includes cannabis
By Will Maupin
Senators race to reach bipartisan agreement on economic rescue plan
By The New York Times
Back at work but not on the bench, Supreme Court issues three major opinions
New York's virus case count is doubling every three days
Democrats near deal with White House on stimulus package
Gonzaga was denied a run for the national championship, but highlights from this season will live on forever
Space Jam is everything we need right now
Alicia Keys releases new album, call for mural submissions from Spokane Arts, and more you need to know
The Buzz Bin
Spokane Symphony cancels the remainder of its 2019-20 season
By Nathan Weinbender
Spokane Civic Theatre to stream 2018-19 season production of Mary Poppins Friday night on Facebook
By Dan Nailen
Need an art infusion? Visit #newyearnewday2021 on Instagram for a new Spokane-based online gallery
25 extremely unhelpful tips for working from home
These are trying times for Terrain, artists and most arts organizations. You can help
Napoleon Dynamite cast coming to the Fox Nov. 12; Ronnie Milsap reschedules for Sept. 28
I Saw You
March 19
Regional golf courses have to tackle coronavirus issues, too, but COVID-19 won't keep several from opening Friday
No in-person dining allowed for foreseeable future; take-out and pickup OK
Prohibition Gastropub weighs decision to close or continue take out-only service during COVID-19 pandemic
Dry Fly Distilling begins distributing its free hand sanitizer to high-risk workers and facilities
Local Treehouse Deliveries connects restaurants with diners during in-person service ban
In a self-imposed quarantine? Here are some movies to suit any mood, from the macabre to the escapist
From the big screen to your living room: Brand new movies you can watch at home
While the coronavirus decimated Spokane's spring concert season, there's hope for summer
Portland's Jenny Don't and the Spurs are back with new music after a quiet 2019
By Ben Salmon
Coronavirus concerns have put our live music scene on hold. What do we do now?
Musicians are posting live streams and personal concerts to make your self-isolation a bit more tuneful
Something to Celebrate!
The 27th annual Best of the Inland Northwest reminds us of all that's great about this precious place we call home
Best of Food
Best Ice Cream: The Scoop
North Idaho's Best Gluten-Free Options: Cosmic Cowboy Grill
By Carrie Scozzaro
North Idaho's Best Pizza: Embers by the Lake
Best of Local Drinks
Best Local Coffee Roaster & Best Local Coffee Chain: Thomas Hammer Coffee
By E.J. Iannelli
Best Mixologist: Crystal Bertholic of Ruins, Hunt and Eyvind
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... The North Side of Spokane
Best Beer Bar: Community Pint
Best of Nightlife
Voters' Best Reason to Visit... The West Plains
Best Trivia Night: Steel Barrel Taproom
Best Tiny Bar: Baby Bar
By Jordan Satterfield
Best Ski Instructor: Katrin Pardue, Mt. Spokane
By Derek Harrison
North Idaho's Best Charity Event: The Showcase
North Idaho's Best Golf Course: Circling Raven
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... South Hill
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Midtown Coeur d'Alene
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Liberty Lake
Best of Recreation
Best of the Arts
Best Podcast: SpoKast
Best of Music
Best Outdoor Concert: Snoop Dogg at Northern Quest
Best Band: Indian Goat
Best of Sandpoint
Best of Inland Northwest People
Best Local YouTube/Internet Star: Genus Brewing
Best of the Palouse
By Jacob Jones
Best of Shopping
Best Cannabis Brand: Phat Panda
Best Women's Boutique: Jema Lane Boutique
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Spokane Valley
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Post Falls
Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Hillyard
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In the debate over what comes first, affordable housing or getting people off the streets, there's a clear answer
By Ben Stuckart
How can you prepare for a recession? A Spokane credit union and nonprofit share tips as Washington is already facing a rainy day
By Victor Corral Martinez
The Best and Worst TV of 2025 (So Far)
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