The state is funding a behavioral health facility in rural Stevens County, and the small town's residents are in an 'uproar'
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A Washington state bill proposes hitting the very, very, very rich with a new type of tax — but is it legal?
By Daniel Walters
Washington lawmakers lean into addiction treatment as reduced drug possession penalties are set to expire
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Camp Hope peer support specialist fired after City of Spokane included his accusations of drug dealing, sex crimes in lawsuit this week
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What is Spokane's best-kept secret?
Jimmy Carter set a strong example about finding meaning in American life — that message remains as pertinent today as it was in 1979
By John Hagney
Slightly stoned in the age of super strong strains
By Will Maupin
Spokane Public Library's seven branches house books, yes, but also a plethora of accessible public art
By Madison Pearson
Nikki Glaser's stand-up touches on uncomfortable topics to lessen shame stigmas
By Seth Sommerfeld
These hot sauces will elevate and spice up your next meal
By Summer Sandstrom
New fair mascot, kickstarting sound design; plus, new music!
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Embrace the blissful grace of all-time Zag great Drew Timme
New to downtown, House of Brunch takes a lighter, more upscale approach to the midday meal
By Chey Scott
John Wick: Chapter 4 finds the once-refreshing action franchise running on empty
By Josh Bell
Sally Hawkins does all she can to give The Lost King some life, but this dramedy isn't nearly as interesting as the true story
By Chase Hutchinson
New record store Entropy draws on inspiration from modern architecture and the ever-changing nature of music
30 Years of Best Of
Best of Food
Best Bagels
Hidden Bagel
By Mary Stover
Best Pizza
Market Street Pizza
By Samantha Holm
Best New Restaurant
Indigenous Eats
By Hannah Mumm
North Idaho's Best Ice Cream
Panhandle Cone & Coffee
By Carrie Scozzaro
1999: Best Untried Theme for a Restaurant
Naked
Best of Music & Entertainment
Best Movie Theater
Garland Theater
By Scott A. Leadingham
Best Band & Best Singer-Songwriter
Atari Ferrari / Matthew Joseph Hughes
2015: Best Singer/Songwriter
Cami Bradley
Best of Home & Services
North Idaho's Best Home Decor Shop
Midtown Home & Vintage Market
By Renée Sande
Best Auto Repair Shop
Pete's Independent Honda
2009: Best Local Project to Use Some of That Federal Stimulus Money
North-South Freeway
Best of Sandpoint
Best of Nightlife & Drink Local
Best Place to Dance & Best Karaoke
nYne Bar & Bistro
By Elissa Ball
Best Coffee Shop, Single Location
First Avenue Coffee
North Idaho's Best Beer Bar, Best All-Around Bar & Best Trivia
The Crown & Thistle
2000: Best Casino
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Bingo
Best of Arts & Culture
North Idaho's Best Public Art
Allium Spring Chorus
Best Arts Festival
MAC ArtFest
Best Weathercaster
Jeremy LaGoo, KREM
Best Local TikTok Star
@nahiely.alexandra
By Ellie Rothstrom
2006: Best Record/CD Store
Hastings
Best of Sports & Recreation
Best Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Reed
Best Place to Mountain Bike
Beacon Hill & Camp Sekani
2020: Best Contrived Spokane Brand
Hooptown USA
Best of the Palouse
Best of Health & Beauty
Best Tattoo Studio
Fortunata Tattoo Studio
By Nic Renshaw
Best Hair Salon
The Studio
2003: Best Local Conspiracy Theory
The River Park Square Parking Garage Fiasco
Best of Shopping
Best Thrift Shop
Global Neighborhood Thrift & Vintage
Best Florist
Anthesis Co.
Best International Market
Asian World Food Market
2013: Best Slogan to Promote Local Marijuana Tourism
SpoCannabis
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