Inlander

Navigating Hoopfest 2017

How to do the fest right, even with Riverfront Park construction

The 'Necessity Defense'

Spokane activists accused of blocking train tracks hope for a sympathetic ear in court this week

No Place Finer

Stop a minute to think about how great North Idaho really is

Anti-teachers-union state senator Michael Baumgartner gets an opponent for 2018 — a local teacher

Why Dr. Suzan Marshall says someone is trying to silence her

Day Trips

Summer Guide 2017

Good For a Year

Coeur d'Alene Public Schools' new (interim) superintendent; plus, change comes slowly for Regional Law and Justice Council

Once More, With Feeling

The second Alumni Game pits former Zags against ex-Huskies

Rally in Spokane urges state legislators to prevent looming state government shutdown

A Fiery New Phantom

The latest iteration at the INB doubles down on spectacle and intensity while preserving the classic musical's substance and humanity

Swing to the Center

Has the whole world gone sane? Recent events seem to offer hope

Parade of Paws

Do something: How to get involved in your community this week

Saying No

The Spokane Regional Health District reminds expecting mothers that cannabis and pregnancy don't mix

Opt Local

We must invest in the independent businesses that enrich our lives, while we still can

Dual Roles

Why deaths are investigated differently in Washington's smallest counties

Justice Isn't Free

Three wrongly convicted men to get $2.25 million in a settlement

Spokane Scrumpy Cider release party

Do Something: How to get involved in your community this week

Good For a Year

Coeur d'Alene Public Schools' new (interim) superintendent; plus, change comes slowly for Regional Law and Justice Council

The 'Necessity Defense'

Spokane activists accused of blocking train tracks hope for a sympathetic ear in court this week

No Place Finer

Stop a minute to think about how great North Idaho really is

What's in a Name?

An unscientific breakdown of the odds for our favorite team names

Once More, With Feeling

The second Alumni Game pits former Zags against ex-Huskies

The Quest for Glory

Some things — like Hoopfest — never change

I Saw You

Week of June 22nd

For Your Consideration

Subtly feminist fiction, casual comfort and harrowing Hulu history

BOOKS | Audio Version

David Sedaris returns to Spokane

A Wine for All Patios

Getting to know Vinho Verde, an ideal summer refresher

Navigating Hoopfest 2017

How to do the fest right, even with Riverfront Park construction

Savory Slurps

Umami Ramen brings traditional Japanese noodle bowls to the Lake City

For Your Consideration

Small town gay America, satirical tweets (or are they?) and Lil Yachty's return

Undead on Arrival

As the first entry in a proposed franchise, The Mummy doesn't inspire much confidence

Hardly a Page-Turner

The Book of Henry, Colin Trevorrow's follow-up to Jurassic World, is almost fascinatingly awful

Dinner Theater

The dark social comedy Beatriz at Dinner mines racial and cultural discomfort for satire, mostly with mixed results

Saxophones & Maximalism

Ex Eye brings its weird, heavy racket to Spokane

One Nice Nightmare

Alice Cooper knows that in 2017 it's impossible to shock, but he's still here to rock

Rankin' Rhymin' Simon

Before Paul Simon hits Spokane on Friday night, we've ranked the legendary singer-songwriter's post-Simon and Garfunkel discography

Big in Japan

Japanese noise-abilly trio Guitar Wolf gives electroshock therapy to CBGB-era punk

Sleepless in Seattle

After many hours in the dark, two critics report on some of the biggest and best titles from the Seattle International Film Festival

Veggie Tales

Science says to eat more plants and less meat — here's why

A Human Problem

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health issues, and there are things you can do to help

Companions in Health

From the editor: Furry companions can be good for your health

Mystery Poem

Genealogy can be an engrossing hobby — especially when you stumble upon somebody else's story

Feeding the Kids

Ask Dr. Matt: How can we make sure kids get the nutrients they need?

Street Medicine

Good Read: A compelling look at serving the underprivileged

Eat Your Veggies!

Charity Corner: An annual celebration of plant-friendly living

Walking for Water

Charity Corner: The Spokenya Run and Walk

Medication Mishaps

Pill Box: Pay attention to the details upon being discharged

Smooth Sailing

100 percent local: All-natural beauty based in Plummer, Idaho

Food for Thought

Life coaching: Myriad impacts of what we eat

What's In Your Genes?

Genetic testing is poised to radically alter the future of health care

Treatment and Testing

Spokane-based PAML streamlines its laboratory testing; also, a local neurologist offers a new Parkinson's treatment

Creature Comforts

Mysterious and powerful, the bond between animals and humans provides elements of healing and understanding

Failure to Launch

"Adulting" is a thing now: Are kids acquiring the skills to navigate real life?

24-Hour Fitness

Does requiring first-year residents to work some 24- or 28-hour shifts make things safer for patients?

Just the Flax

Superfood: Fighting cancer and aiding the cardiovascular system both possible benefits

No Meat? No Problem

Fresh and hot off the grill, plant-based recipes can be just as flavorful as their meaty counterparts

Celebrate Summer

A rundown of cannabis events happening in the state of Washington

Saying No

The Spokane Regional Health District reminds expecting mothers that cannabis and pregnancy don't mix

Green Greens

Washington will soon be the first state to have organically certified cannabis

Hot Topic

Getting caught up on recent cannabis news from other states

Festival Hookup

On the eve of Sasquatch!, checking in with the cannabis shop closest to the Gorge Amphitheatre

Hardy Fiber

Washington could become a leader in industrial hemp production

Playing Defense

A provision in the federal budget bill aims to protect the medical cannabis industry

Here's the Rub

Cannabis ointments might be the cure for what ails you

Roll 'Em Up!

Creating the perfect joint

War on Weed

How Washington's governor, attorney general and legislators are arming themselves for battle with the feds

Assembly Required

How to roll the perfect fat joint

Jokes and Tokes

Power to Pot

Why incentives for legal cannabis producers to become more efficient aren't available to everyone

What's in a Name?

The art and science of giving monikers to strains

Wake and Bake

One Spokane B&B is getting in on the action

The Bud Biz

Q&A with Greenhand budtender Jerrika Morrow

Stoner Cinema

Hollywood's track record with movies for and about pot enthusiasts isn't great, but give these trippy titles a shot

The Taxman Cometh

The IRS puts an undue burden on those in the cannabis industry

Tools of the Discreet

How to enjoy your high on the sly

TSA's 'Oops' Moment

Tales of an unforced Twitter error, and an oddball in the world of cannabis

Smell Test

How an untangling of the cannabis genome could help standardize strains for mass consumption

Paying the Piper

The consequences of lighting up in the age of global governance, and how we got here

Tremble, King Alcohol

Cannabis gains on beer as the intoxicant of choice in America

Green's Dream

Can Carbon Logic change the world? A local collaboration aims to find out

Dazed and Confused

Trickle-down fearmongering unsettles the states

Holy Smokes

Marijuana as religious sacrament in Hinduism's holiest celebration

Green at Last?

Cutting the red tape around medical cannabis

Trade War

Bartering cannabis for benefits is — you guessed it — illegal

Fake Out

Synthetic marijuana: still not fake news

The Kids are Alright... Right?

The impact of marijuana legalization on Washington state's minors

Bringing It All Back Home

Legal marijuana home grows: coming soon to Washington?

Oh, the Humanity

The murky take on marijuana and prenatal motherhood

Jokes and Tokes

Marijuana's close rapport with counterculture buffoonery continues

In Sickness and In Health

Seeing green in America's addiction to opioids

Nice and Naughty

Gift ideas for the closeted stoner in your life

In the Beginning

A brief history lesson on America's conflicted relationship with cannabis

Cannabis, Eh?

Attention turns to the Great Green North's legalization plans

(No) Fear and Loathing

Local dispensaries balk at a Trumpian future hostile to cannabis

Now What?

After the election, question marks surround the future of marijuana legalization in America

What's In a Name?

Some say that cannabis slang words are offensive. Really?

Killa in Manila

The Philippines cracks down on cannabis and those who use it

Under Wraps

Why the FDA keeps a lid on cannabis

Think for Yourself

The Beatles get by with a little help from a friend

Why We Live Here

Bike Clubs

There's no need to ride alone

Phò

Where to slurp in Spokane

Call on Me

Helpful numbers to have on hand

Check out the Inlander's local photographer showcase for the Fall Arts Tour

North Idaho Private Schools

Adventures for Every Season

No matter the season, there are adventures to be had in our neck of the woods. Need proof? Here are adventures for each season

Ski Resorts

Destinations for all your winter adventures

Hiking Clubs

Over the hill and back again

Running Clubs

A dozen clubs to get you off the couch and onto the streets

At the Fore-front

Area golf courses are adding improvements and making the Inland Northwest a links paradise

A Promising Portfolio

Option schools on the rise give families a choice

Paddling

Jump on the SUP craze, relax on a raft or battle the rapids

Spectator Sports

A local team for every season

Triathletes

Put yourself to the test

Why We Run

Spokane's distance running success is built on the joy of running together — and against each other

Ziplines

A new way to take to the trees

A Year in Fun Runs

Nine runs that emphasize fun

Dog Parks

Destinations for canine euphoria

Shake it Up

What to expect at various live music venues around the Inland Northwest

Empire Builders

Spokane's dining scene has given birth to a number of successful chains and families of restaurants

Bragging Rights

Fit. Cozy. Livable. Delicious. That's how outsiders are now defining Spokane in their ever-popular city rankings

Looking Forward

New WSU President Kirk Schulz has high aspirations for the university's future

City Sips

A flavor for all wine drinkers' tastes can be found in downtown Spokane

Book Stores

Your local literary liaisons

Scholastic Fantastic

Five lessons from local universities this year

Downtown Tasting Rooms

Bakeries

Local bakeries that raise the bar

Galleries

From pop to fine art: Where to get your fix

Sports Bars

Best bets for watching the big game