[ Joel Smith ]
Bio:

Joel Smith is the media editor for The Inlander. In that position, he manages and directs Inlander.com and edits all copy for the website, the newspaper and all other special publications. A former staff writer, he has reported on local and state politics, the environment, urban development and culture, Spokane's cycling scene and the art of couch surfing, among other things.

Going Up

Wanted: an elevator inspector. Plus, Idaho's Walt Minnick on the Tea Party, and more.

Nicholas Deshais, Leah Sottile, Joel Smith
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Lake Swimming

Don't have a friend with lakefront property? Here's where you can keep cool this summer.

Joel Smith
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Tour of Pain

Wenatchee native Tyler Farrar gets banged up on the Tour. Plus, what’s making the ballot.

Joel Smith, Daniel Walters
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010

We Cover the Streets

Ciclovía has finally arrived in Spokane — at least for two days.

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Palin's Picks

The former VP candidate has her sights on Northwest races, but what does her endorsement really mean?

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Stimulus and Honors

Stimulus dollars roll into the Lilac City. Plus, Spokane adds a few feathers in its cap.

Heidi Groover, Joel Smith, Daniel Walters, Kevin Taylor
| Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Small Ball

Spokane has a professional basketball team? Sort of. It kind of depends how you define "basketball."

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Worms and Politicians

A judge rules that the giant Palouse earthworm needs no protection. Plus, judging candidates by their e-mail addresses.

Leah Sottile, Joel Smith, Kevin Taylor
| Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Dive Into Summer

Spokane's public pools finally opened this week. I swam all six five of them on opening day.

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Life

The creators of Planet Earth bring Life to life.

Joel Smith
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010
 
 
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