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BEST OF INLAND NW ´11
FOOD & DRINK
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BEST SEAFOOD
1.Anthony's
2.Milford's
3.Red Lobster
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BEST STEAKS
1.Wolf Lodge Inn
2.Spencer's
3.Churchill's
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BEST VEGETARIAN
1.Mizuna
2.Huckleberry's 9th Street Bistro
3.Picabu Bistro
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BEST FINE DINING
1.Clinkerdagger
2.Sante
3.Churchill's Steakhouse
North Idaho: Beverly's at the CdA Resort
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BEST CHEF
1.Jeremy Hansen, Sante
2.Ian Wingate, Agave, Moxie
3.David Blaine, Latah Bistro
Raci Erdem, White House Grill
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BEST WINE LIST
1.Niko's
2.Left Bank Wine Bar
3.Luna
North Idaho: Beverly's
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BEST RESTAURANT FOR A BLIND DATE
1.Twig's
2.Clinkerdagger
3.The Onion
North Idaho: White House Grill
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BEST APPETIZERS
1.Twig's
2.Clinkerdagger
3.Zola
North Idaho: White House Grill
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BEST DESSERT
1.Clinkerdagger
2.Dockside at the CdA Resort
3.Madeleine's
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BEST OUTDOOR DINING
1.The Elk
2.Twig's
3.Anthony's
North Idaho: Bardenay
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BEST BREAD
1.Great Harvest
2.Luna/Bouzie's
3.Tomato Street
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BEST BAKERY
1.Rocket Bakery
2.Rockwood Bakery
3.Great Harvest
North Idaho: Bakery by the Lake
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BEST LOCAL COFFEE/ESPRESSO SHOP
1.The Rocket
2.Atticus
3.Rockwood Bakery
North Idaho: Java on Sherman
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BEST LOCAL DRIVE-THRU ESPRESSO
1.Dutch Bros.
2.Jacobs Java
3.Wake Up Call
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BEST COFFEE ROASTER
1.(tie) Craven's, Thomas Hammer
2.Café Doma
3.Roast House Coffee
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BEST SUSHI
1.Raw
2.Sushi.com
3.Ginger Asian Bistro
North Idaho: Syringa, CdA
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BEST THAI FOOD
1.Thai Bamboo
2.Linnie's Thai
3.Bangkok Thai
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BEST ASIAN FOOD
1.Gordy's
2.P.F. Chang's
3.The Mustard Seed
North Idaho, Bonsai Bistro, CdA
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BEST MEXICAN FOOD
1.Azteca
2.Rancho Chico
3.Casa de Oro
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BEST ITALIAN FOOD
1.Luigi's
2.The Italian Kitchen
3.Tomato Street
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BEST BREAKFAST
1.Frank's Diner
2.Old European
3.Chap's
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BEST SANDWICHES
1.Domini's
2.The High Nooner
3.Jimmy John's
North Idaho: Caruso's Sandwich Co.
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BEST BURGERS
1.Red Robin
2.5 Guys Burgers
3.D'Lish's
North Idaho: Hudson's Hamburgers
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BEST PIZZA
1.Bennedito's
2.David's Pizza
3.South Perry Pizza
North Idaho: Garlic Jim's, CdA
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BEST HOT WINGS
1.Flamin' Joe's
2.Wingers
3.Hooter's
North Idaho: Wingstop, CdA
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BEST BURRITOS
1.Ionic Burritos
2.Neato Burrito
3.Slick Rock Burritos
North Idaho: Café Chulo, CdA
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BEST FAST FOOD
1.Zip's
2.Dick's
3.Arby's
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BEST NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN 2010-11)
1.Savory
2.West Wing of the White House
3.The Flying Goat
Texas Roadhouse, CdA
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NIGHTLIFE
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BEST KARAOKE
1.Monterey Café
2.Studio K
3.Peking Palace
North Idaho: The Corner Bar, CdA
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BEST HAPPY HOUR
1.Zola
2.Clinkerdagger
3.Twig's
North Idaho: The Iron Horse
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BEST PLACE TO PLAY BAR GAMES
1.The Viking
2.The Swinging Doors
3.Far West Billiards
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BEST COCKTAILS
1.Twig's
2.Bistango
3.The Peacock Room at the Davenport Hotel
North Idaho: The Iron Horse
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BEST BEER BAR
1.The Viking
2.The Elk
3.(tie) Post St. Ale House, Waddell's
North Idaho: Capone's
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BEST SPORTS BAR
1.The Swinging Doors
2.Heroes & Legends
3.The Q at Northern Quest
North Idaho: Capone's
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BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
1.Knitting Factory
2.Zola
3.Bluz at the Bend
North Idaho: Big Al's Stateline
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BEST DANCE CLUB
1.The MarQuee Lounge
2.Dempsey's
3.Impulse Lounge at Northern Quest
North Idaho: Icon
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BEST CASINO
1.Northern Quest
2.Coeur d'Alene Casino
3.Hugo's
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BEST NEW NIGHTSPOT
1.nYne
2.Spotlight
3.Jones Radiator
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BEST BOWLING CENTER
1.Lilac Lanes
2.Hugo's
3.North Bowl
Sunset Bowl, CdA
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BEST MOVIE THEATER
1.AMC River Park Square
2.The Garland Theater
3.The Magic Lantern
North Idaho: Regal Riverstone
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THE ARTS
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BEST LOCAL AUTHOR
1.Jess Walter
2.Sherman Alexie
3.Patrick McManus
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BEST VISUAL ARTS SPACE
1.The MAC
2.Barrister Winery
3.(tie) Saranac, Tinman Gallery
North Idaho: Art Spirit Gallery
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BEST LOCAL BAND, COVERS
1.6' Swing
2.The Cronkites
3.Cruxie
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BEST LOCAL BAND, ORIGINALS
1.Mon Cheri
2.Too Slim and the Taildraggers
3.Sammy Eubanks
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BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN
1.Sammy Eubanks
2.(tie) Dan Conrad, Chris Lucas
3.Myles Kennedy
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BEST RADIO STATION
1.ZZU, 92.9 FM
2.Coyote Country, 99.9 FM
3.KYRS, 92.3 & 89.9 FM
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BEST RADIO DJ OR TEAM
1.Dave, Ken and Molly
2.Jay & Kevin
3.The Radiomen
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BEST CONCERT (OF 2010-11)
1.Brad Paisley H20 Tour with Darius Rucker (Sept. 9, 2010 - Spokane Arena)
2.Carrie Underwood (May 30, 2010 - Spokane Arena)
3.Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum (May 20, 2010 - Spokane Arena)
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BEST TOURING MUSICAL (OF 2010-11)
1.Legally Blonde
2.Spring Awakening
3.South Pacific
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BEST OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
1.Elkfest
2.Pig Out in the Park
3.Festival at Sandpoint
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BEST LOCAL PLAY/MUSICAL (OF 2010-11)
1.White Christmas, the Civic
2.Buddy Holly Story, the Civic
3.Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Civic
North Idaho: Hairspray, CDA Summer Theater
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BEST ARTS FESTIVAL
1.Art on the Green
2.ArtFest
3.Terrain
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BEST CHARITY EVENT
1.Coaches vs. Cancer
2.Epicurean Delight
3.Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
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BEST FREE FESTIVAL
1.Pig Out in the Park
2.Elkfest
3.ArtFest
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SHOPPING
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BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
1.Lolo
2.Swank
3.Finders Keepers
North Idaho: Tiffany Blue
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BEST VINTAGE BOUTIQUE
1.Finders Keepers
2.Fringe and Fray
3.Carousel
North Idaho: Hippie Kat
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BEST FURNITURE
1.The Tin Roof
2.Walker's
3.MOR Furniture
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BEST GIFTS
1.Boo Radley's
2.Atticus
3.Mel's Nursery
North Idaho: Lucky Monkey
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BEST HAIR SALON
1.Jaazz Salon
2.14th and Grand
3.Dimensions
North Idaho: Bombshell, CdA
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BEST BARBER SHOP
1.Weldon Barber
2.The Man Shop
3.Dan's Barber Shop
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BEST SPA
1.Spa Paradiso
2.Currents at Northern Quest
3.Brickhouse
North Idaho: Z Spa
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BEST HOTEL
1.Davenport Hotel and Tower
2.Northern Quest Casino Hotel
3.Montvale Hotel
North Idaho: Coeur d'Alene Resort
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BEST BED AND BREAKFAST
1.E.J. Roberts Mansion
2.Waverly Place
3.Roosevelt Inn, CdA
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BEST BANK
1.Washington Trust Bank
2.U.S. Bank
3.Sterling Savings Bank
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BEST CREDIT UNION
1.STCU
2.Numerica
3.Global Federal Credit Union
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BEST PAWN SHOP
1.Pawn 1
2.Dutch's
3.Double Eagle
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BEST CAR DEALERSHIP
1.Wendle Motors
2.Dave Smith Motors
3.Parker Toyota
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BEST BOOKSTORE
1.Auntie's
2.Barnes and Noble
3.Borders
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BEST JEWELRY
1.Jewelry Design Center
2.Finders Keepers
3.Pounders
North Idaho: Clark's
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BEST FLORIST
1.Liberty Park Florist
2.Appleway Florist
3.Beau-K
North Idaho: Hansen's
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BEST ORGANIC/NATURAL FOODS
1.Huckleberry's
2.Main Market Co-op
3.Pilgrim's Market, CdA
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BEST MALL
1.River Park Square
2.NorthTown Mall
3.Spokane Valley Mall
North Idaho: Riverstone Shops, CdA
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BEST MOM AND POP BUSINESS
1.Miller's Hardware
2.Boo Radley's
3.(tie) Domini's, Donut Parade
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BEST LOCAL ADVERTISING SLOGAN
1.Spokane Pump: We Fix Things That Suck
2.City of Spokane: Near Nature, Near Perfect
3.Spokane Boat Show: Only in a Boat
North Idaho: Capone's: More Taps Than Tables
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BEST NEW BUSINESS (OPENED IN 2010-11)
1.Sun People Dry Goods
2.The Apple Store
3.Sky High Sports
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BEST STORE THE INLAND NW NEEDS
1.IKEA
2.Whole Foods
3.Crate and Barrel
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PEOPLE
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BEST ATHLETE
1.Courtney Vandersloot, Lady Zags
2.Steven Gray, Gonzaga Bulldogs
3.Robert Sacre, Gonzaga Bulldogs
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BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM
1.Gonzaga Men's Basketball
2.Spokane Shock, Arena Football Champs
3.EWU Eagles Football, National Champs
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BEST TV ANCHORPERSON
1.Stephanie Vigil, KHQ
2.Nadine Woodward, KXLY
3.Robyn Nance, KXLY
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BEST TV WEATHERCASTER
1.Tom Sherry, KREM
2.George Maupin, KHQ
3.Kris Crocker, KXLY
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BEST TV SPORTSCASTER
1.Dennis Patchin, KXLY
2.Derek Deis, KXLY
3.Tim Lewis, KREM
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BEST TV NEWS TEAM
1.KHQ
2.KXLY
3.KREM
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BEST JUDGE
1.Hon. Tari Eitzen
2.Hon. Sam Cozza
3.Hon. Debra Hayes
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BEST COP
1.Dept. Craig Chamberlain
2.Off.Tim Moses
3.(tie) Dept. Brandon Armstrong, Off. Gordon Grant
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BEST LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST
1.Jim Sheehan
2.Walt Worthy
3.Mark and Marcy Few
North Idaho: Ray and Joan Kroc
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BEST LOCAL REPUBLICAN
1.Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
2.State Rep. Kevin Parker
3.State Sen. Michael Baumgartner
North Idaho: Gov. Butch Otter
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BEST LOCAL DEMOCRAT
1.Mayor Mary Verner
2.State Sen. Lisa Brown
3.Chris Marr
North Idaho: Mary Lou Reed
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BEST DOG TRAINER
1.Carol and Dana Byrnes, Diamonds in the Ruff
2.Lilac City Dog Training Club
3.Nick Lungu, I-Guard International
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KIDS & FAMILY
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BEST KIDS MENU
1.Red Robin
2.Tomato Street
3.The Onion
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BEST DAYCARE CENTER
1.Kindercare
2.YMCA
3.Journey Discovery Center
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BEST DESTINATION FOR KIDS FUN
1.Mobius Children's Museum
2.Silverwood
3.Triple Play, Hayden
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BEST PLAYGROUND
1.Manito Park
2.Riverfront Park
3.Fort Sherman Playground, CdA
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BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY
1.Chuck E. Cheese
2.Sky High Sports
3.Triple Play, Hayden
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BEST KIDS CAMP
1.Camp Reed, YMCA
2.Camp Lutherhaven
3.Camp Sweyolakan
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BEST KIDS EVENT
1.Hoopfest
2.First Night Spokane
3.Kids Day, Riverfront Park
North Idaho: Art on the Edge Carnival, CdA
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OUTDOORS/RECREATION
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BEST OUTDOOR REC SUPPLIES
1.REI
2.Mountain Gear
3.Cabela's, Post Falls
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BEST WINTER SPORTS GEAR
1.REI
2.Mountain Gear
3.Wintersport
North Idaho, Ski Shack, Hayden
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BEST OUTDOOR REC GUIDE SERVICE
1.ROW Adventures
2.Spokane Parks and Recreation
3.Peak 7 Adventures
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BEST TRIATHLETE
1.Sister Madonna Buder
2.Roger Thompson
3.(tie) Hailey Cooper, Dave Erickson
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BEST LAKE, RIVER OR STREAM TO FISH
1.Priest Lake
2.Lake Coeur d'Alene
3.Lake Pend Oreille
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BEST BEACH
1.Coeur d'Alene City Beach, Lake Coeur d'Alene
2.Boulder Beach, Spokane River
3.Sandpoint City Beach, Lake Pend Oreille
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BEST PLACE TO SKI
1.Schweitzer
2.Mt. Spokane
3.49° North
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BEST PLACE TO SNOWBOARD
1.Mt. Spokane
2.Schweitzer
3.49° North
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BEST BIKE SHOP
1.Wheelsport
2.Two-Wheel Transit
3.Bicycle Butler
North Idaho: Vertical Earth, CdA
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BEST HEALTH CLUB
1.YMCA
2.Oz Fitness
3.The Spokane Club
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