In Their Best Interest
Why many neglected kids don't have legal representation for critical decisions that could dictate their future
By Wilson Criscione
'Right Side of History'
The Washington Supreme Court rules against Arlene's Flowers; plus, two dogs call it a day
By Mitch Ryals and Samantha Wohlfeil
Frozen Out
In the middle of a chaotic winter, the city of Spokane ousted its veteran street director, but won't give an explanation to the city council
By Daniel Walters
Crime and (Types of) Punishment
A homeless drug user will sit in jail for 270 days. His cases show how two courts in Spokane address homelessness and addiction differently
By Mitch Ryals
Access Granted
How the Spokane Regional Health District is continuing its fight against opioid addiction
By Samantha Wohlfeil
Trust Busters
Why strengthening antitrust policy is essential to our economic well-being
By Mariah McKay
Mardi Bras
Do Something: How to get involved with your community this week
Facts, Not Fairy Tales
In Boise, state leaders are doing their best to prevent students from learning scientific facts
By Mary Lou Reed
Readers react to "special snowflakes" and obscene gestures
Letters to the Editor
On the Street
When did you have your first cup of coffee?
Green at Last?
Cutting the red tape around medical cannabis
By Connor Dinnison
A Sort of Homecoming
Julia Keefe's path to this year's Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival headlining stage started as a Spokane middle-schooler
By Dan Nailen
THE 2017 OSCARS
Your personal ballot for this year's Academy Awards
Paving the Way
Women weren't admitted at Gonzaga until 1948; a new on-campus exhibit shows how they shaped its culture for modern times
By Chey Scott
Fierce Footwear
Kinky Boots arrives in Spokane with a new lead, award-winning music and a story of cross-dressing salvation
By E.J. Iannelli
I Saw You
Week of February 23rd
Dogpile!
New all-ages venue the Lucky Puppy joins its adjacent big brother Scotty's Doghouse as a Logan neighborhood hangout
By Raven Haynes
Behind the Beans
Specialty coffee roasters carefully consider the cafés they partner with to maintain their product's integrity from field to cup
By Taryn Phaneuf
White Lies
Directed by comedian Jordan Peele, the thriller Get Out is scarily satirical
By Eric D. Snider
Tall, Dark and Tiresome
The Fifty Shades sequel delivers even more boring eroticism than the original
By Josh Kupecki
Deep Roots
Hot Tuna brings its time-tested acoustic blues to Spokane
By Ben Salmon
Welcome
Inlander Restaurant Week 2017 runs Thursday, Feb. 23 to Sat., March 4
Everyone Needs to Eat
With your help, Second Harvest fights hunger in the Inland Northwest
Looking Tasty
A few of the items on Inlander Restaurant Week menus that caught our eye
Tracking Trends
If you're in the mood for something oddly specific, let us help you with that
The Newcomers
Welcome these eateries to Inlander Restaurant Week for the first time
Gem State Eats
Cross the border during Inlander Restaurant Week for a taste of Idaho
Meet Your Chef: Tanya Broesder
Masselow's
Meet Your Chef: Jesse Nickerson
Bistro on Spruce
Meet Your Chef: Mike McElroy
Casper Fry
Dinner and a...
Make the most of your Restaurant Week experience by going out on the town
That's the Spirit
Why drinking locally made beer, wine and spirits is a win-win for the region
If You're Visiting...
Inland Northwest attractions for those just visiting
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Four decades, two love stories and one year of new ownership for Spokane's Chalet Restaurant
By Dora Scott
The Columbia River defines our corner of the continent, but the remote valley where it starts has its own story to tell
By Knute Berger
For the People: Here’s how you can interact with your Inland Northwest legislators this session
By Colton Rasanen
Spokane-area animal shelters are facing financial stress and systemic issues
By Eliza Billingham
Sneak Peek Preview
Entree Food Newsletter
Weekend Countdown