Vol. 21, No. 9
A New Approach
Spokane's new community court meets offenders where they are, and looks to help them before turning to jail
By Heidi Groover
Move It Along
Spokane City Council expands sit-lie restrictions; plus, a lawsuit against the Spokane County Sheriff's Office
By Heidi Groover, Daniel Walters and Jacob Jones
A Law to Nowhere
Washington's Legislature passed a bill intended to fight Medicaid fraud and save millions last year — then it died a quiet death
By Daniel Walters
Bouncing Back
Unemployment benefits are expiring, but there's reason to be optimistic about Spokane's regional economy
By Deanna Pan
Deadly Measures
New details emerge surrounding Christopher Parker's death at the jail
By Jacob Jones
Abolishing Average
Grade creep in college has made us all resemble Lake Wobegon
By Robert Herold
Future Writers of America
By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
Letters to the Editor
By Inlander Readers
Gone to Pot
With Washington state on the cusp of history, an abridged look back at how we got here
By Heidi Groover and Mike Bookey
Ice Man
Why Dan Martin is content traveling in circles
By Jordy Byrd
Carrying the Tune
Broadway is just the latest stop for Spokane's musically talented O'Neill-Long family
By Lisa Waananen
CLASSICAL | Holiday Pops
By Laura Johnson
For Your Consideration
All You Pretty Vandals, Tenth of December and Almost Human
Let's Go Bowling
After a decade's absence, WSU returns to the postseason
By Howie Stalwick
Best Cellar
The Basement Ladies return for the holidays in a prequel to Interplayers' preseason hit
By E.J. Iannelli
Liquid Gold
Drink your apple cider pressed, steamed, spiced or spiked
By Jo Miller
Everything for Everybody
Chairs Public House welcomes the community for early-morning coffee, late-night drinks and lots in between
Build It
Noble Roman's offers take-and-bake pizza and the power to ask for exactly what you want
Perms and Passion
David O. Russell makes a near-perfect crime film with American Hustle
By Maryann Johanson
Folk it Up
The Coen Brothers strike again with Inside Llewyn Davis
By Ed Symkus
The Voice
One of Spokane's most powerful singers is a woman serving you drinks
By Leah Sottile
Remembering Kurt
Nearly 20 years after Nirvana's demise, local musicians pay tribute to a loss they're still grappling with
Things are Heating Up!
Editor's Note
By Jen Forsyth
Schweitzer Mountain Resort turns 50
The Unpredictable Forecast
Gifts for Skiers
Ideas for the ski bums on your list
Powder Trip
Cat skiing in B.C. + a half-dozen teenagers = an unforgettable day on the slopes
By Bob Legasa
Winter Sips
Unwind with seasonal stouts and winter warmers from the region's breweries
Getting Started
Skiing is a lifestyle, and it's never too early to learn
Don't Forget!
Even veteran skiers and boarders can fall victim to rookie mistakes
Music Gifts
From Bob Dylan to Metallica Christmas sweaters
By Leah Sottile and Laura Johnson
Multimedia Gift Guide: Video Games
Bats, Bikes & Assassins
By Claire Munds
Multimedia Gift Guide: Board Games
From the wino to the train geek on your list
Multimedia Gift Guide: DVDs
From Walter White to Mary Poppins
Multimedia Gift Guide: Books
From Ron Burgundy to Stephen King
By E.J. Iannelli and Ted S. McGregor Jr.
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Spokane Best of Broadway announces 2025-26 season
By Chey Scott
New in Hayden, B. Boulangerie offers a wide selection of sweet and savory traditional pastries
By Bob Johnson
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