Boom Town
Facing fears of a potential oil train explosion devastating Spokane, activists and politicians pursue a series of long-shot gambits to prevent disaster
By Daniel Walters and Samantha Wohlfeil
Usual Suspects
With politically connected conservatives eyeing promotions, things could get interesting in the local GOP ranks
By Mitch Ryals
Snowball's in Their Court
Will the state Supreme Court weigh in on proposed expansion at Mt. Spokane? Plus, vetoes by Inslee and Otter
When New Technology Fails
Washington's plan for a better community college software system is falling apart; can it be salvaged?
By Wilson Criscione
Love Thy Neighbor?
Spokane's "Compassionate City" designation is being put to the test
By Paul Dillon
Era of Megafires
Do something: How to get involved in your community this week
Hard Choices
Guest editorial from Excelsior Youth Center
On the Street
What letter grade would you give Donald Trump's first 100 days?
Hey, Look At Us!
Andy Reinland, CFO of Seattle-based F5 Networks, offers advice on how Spokane can attract more jobs
By Tom Simpson
Here's the Rub
Cannabis ointments might be the cure for what ails you
By Mike Bookey
Running Late
How to train for Bloomsday and other runs this spring and summer
Detour Ahead
How to make your Bloomsday experience worry-free
By Chey Scott
COMEDY | Sharp Laughs
D.L. Hughley brings a potent style to Spokane this weekend
By Dan Nailen
Losing Face
How I didn't realize just how much of my life was on Facebook until it was taken away
By Samantha Wohlfeil
For Your Consideration
Transcendent rhymes, fast-paced talk and thoughtful laughs
By Tuck Clarry
Artistic Wanderings
Enjoy this week's forecasted warm weather with an evening stroll during May's First Friday showcase
Nail Biter
The Spokane Empire sit atop their Indoor Football League conference
By Young Kwak
I Saw You
Week of May 4th
Transcendental Tea
Ancient and versatile matcha green tea moves into the modern world, and into items at many Inland Northwest food and drink spots
By Carrie Scozzaro
Valley Gathering
A new pub brings contemporary dining trends to a neighborhood on the edge of Spokane Valley
UPDATE | Nectar's new options
A new lunch option from a familiar face in downtown Spokane
Margaritas in May
Americans will take advantage of any excuse to party; here's where to throw down for Cinco de Mayo
Still Hooked on a Feeling
It's more of the same, but the second Guardians of the Galaxy film is just as irrepressibly entertaining as its predecessor
By Seth Sommerfeld
Weak Signal
The Circle not only forgets it's supposed to be a paranoid thriller, it completely misses its own point
By Nathan Weinbender
Gang of Four
Spokane punk rockers Big Yuck Mouth are playing shows again, 30 years after they first formed
Time to Listen
Canada's Current Swell expands their sound and works through grief on their latest record
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A 12-year-old killed herself at a Spokane hospital that recently closed its youth psychiatric unit
By Kaylee Tornay and Whitney Bryen - InvestigateWest
Spokane Best of Broadway announces 2025-26 season
Offended by annexation comments and worried about immigration enforcement, Canadian tourists are staying away from Spokane
By Eliza Billingham
Sunshine, Spring and Readers' Favorite Things
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