Inlander

Too Deep

Tyler Berens tries to climb out of the hole, yet something holds him back

ENTRÉE: A roundup of new local places to eat and drink, or coming very soon

'black-and-white Issue'

After 4-2 city council vote, MLK Center will run the East Central Community Center

Opposing Forces

Five challengers try to change the balance of power on the far-right Spokane Valley City Council

Saving the Stars

America's first Dark Sky Reserve is taking shape in central Idaho

High-End Feast

A pair of local chefs push the boundaries of culinary creativity and cannabis culture with their upcoming THC-infused dinner

A Perfect Pairing

Now available in printed form, the Pie & Whiskey readings thrive on camaraderie and contrast

A Big Test of Police Body Cameras Defies Expectations

The Opening Day countdown

Snow is in the air

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Go big in North Idaho

Saving the Stars

America's first Dark Sky Reserve is taking shape in central Idaho

Bergdahl, Called a ‘Traitor’ by Trump, Pleads Guilty

Too Deep

Tyler Berens tries to climb out of the hole, yet something holds him back

Trump Denies Telling Army Widow Her Husband ‘Knew What He Signed Up For’

Driving Too High

Why the state of Washington needs to explore alternatives to its current DUI testing

Readers respond to gun suppressors, politicized firefighters and more

Letters to the editor

Lane Splits

The Monroe Street lane reduction has become the defining issue in the District 3 race, but it's not the only one

Trump to Scrap Critical Health Care Subsidies, Hitting Obamacare Again

Opposing Forces

Five challengers try to change the balance of power on the far-right Spokane Valley City Council

Change Agents

Councilman Breean Beggs, known for outside-the-box ideas, faces a challenge from council critic Andy Dunau

High-End Feast

A pair of local chefs push the boundaries of culinary creativity and cannabis culture with their upcoming THC-infused dinner

A Perfect Pairing

Now available in printed form, the Pie & Whiskey readings thrive on camaraderie and contrast

Fleet Feet

Eagles stay grounded, yet fly atop the Big Sky

Millennial Confessional

Chelsea Martin's new essay collection aptly captures the awkward coming-of-age experiences of 1980s babies

Front of the Mind

Back of the Throat relives the intense emotions of 9/11 to remind us of the power of fear

i Saw You

Week of October 19th

Still Alive and Kicking

The Foreigner finds Jackie Chan getting serious in the name of revenge

Out in the Cold

Jo Nesbø's best-selling novel The Snowman becomes a tedious, mind-boggling big-screen procedural

Sweet As "Honey"

We break down why the Jesus and Mary Chain is so much more than their most famous single

Birds of a Feather

Folk duo Penny & Sparrow exorcise fears on their latest album, Wendigo

Electric Dreams

Cold, cerebral and epic in scope, Blade Runner 2049 is a worthy, visually stunning successor to a sci-fi watershed

Sticking With It

New Jersey trio Screaming Females are committed to long-term personal relationships and capturing musical honesty on tape

Honey Tees

Downriver Golf Course creates a new home for bees

Smart(?)phones

Kids and their phones can seem inseparable; what's a parent to do?

Learning for Life

The Spokane County Library District celebrates 75 years this fall

Puzzling Development

Ask Dr. Matt: Boys and breasts

Terrific Turmeric

Superfood: Taking on joint pain with something tasty

Feel-Good Skin Care

Local options are a healthy alternative to cleansers with ingredients you can't pronounce

Happy Feet

Tips for keeping feet healthy, from toe to heel

Supply Lines

Hospitals work to reduce waste — and save money — by selling unused inventory

Helping Heroes Heal

Join the discussion of how the humanities can help veterans coming home from war

Help Where It's Needed

The newly expanded Providence House of Charity clinic diverts patients from the ER

Turning Pages Together

Solo reading just can't compare to the pleasures of sharing a great book

Feminine Wisdom

Life coaching: Asking for help is a sign of strength

Killing Cancer

Vaccines are on the way to help battle the disease and prevent relapses

Mixing It Up

The Snacktivist offers ready-to-bake mixes for vegans and those with food allergies

Brighten Up!

From the editor: Take the time to savor life

Driving Too High

Why the state of Washington needs to explore alternatives to its current DUI testing

'Hard to Get'

Teenage pot use hits a 20-year low

Weed on Wheels

Will legal cannabis delivery be the next big thing in Washington state?

Getting Our Cut

Marijuana tax revenue is skyrocketing — but while the state is raking in more, Washington cities aren't seeing the gains

Naughty and Nice

What to buy for those 420-friendly folks on your shopping list

Couching Hard

Options abound when a remote control meets recreational cannabis

Chef Freak's "Cannabread" Cookies

Cannabis-infused gingerbread cookies from one of the Two Ginger Chefs

'Just a Beautiful Thing to See'

Q&A with Wayne Guthrie, budtender and purchasing manager for the Hidden Joint in northeast Spokane

Numbers Can Lie

Why THC and THCA percentages may not be the best judge of a strain's character

Weed, the People

The spotlight is on all aspects of marijuana at Spokane's King Cannabis Expo

Hot Off the Press

A new Spokane-based manufacturing business wants to change how cannabis is processed

Indica vs. Sativa vs. Reality

Demystifying some marijuana terminology; it's all about the cannabinoids and terpenes

The Straight Dope

Let's put some cannabis-related myths to the test

TV Strains

Netflix came up with an amazing promotion for its terrible new cannabis-focused sitcom

League of Denial

Former NFL greats are speaking out about the need to allow cannabis use for players; will the league listen?

Pot Town

At the edge of California's Mojave Desert, you may soon find the country's first cannabis-focused community

At Last?

A pair of proposed bills aim to end national cannabis prohibition

Crunching the Numbers

Let's take a look at marijuana data in Spokane

Hot on the Market

A look at a few new cannabis products worth trying

Green Vacations

Inside the creative world of canna-tourism

Summer Reading

Become a whiz of the cannabis biz with these books

Banana Ice Cream Popsicles

Put the green in the coconut, and mix it all together

Turn it Up, Man!

Listening while stoned — weed-friendly albums and bands

A Regional Classic

Seattle's Hempfest might be "king of the protestivals"

Meet Your Budtender

Q&A with Paul Faulkner, supervisor of Cinder's new downtown pot shop

Sin City Goes Green

Nevada's recreational cannabis market has gone live — here's how it compares to Washington

Sip Over Smoke

A look at some of the cannabis-infused beverages on the market

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

A Big Test of Police Body Cameras Defies Expectations

Californians Will Soon Have Nonbinary as a Gender Option on Birth Certificates

Trump Denies Telling Army Widow Her Husband ‘Knew What He Signed Up For’

Senators, Including Patty Murray, Reach Deal to Fund Subsidies to Health Insurers

Harvey Weinstein’s Fall Opens the Floodgates in Hollywood

Bergdahl, Called a ‘Traitor’ by Trump, Pleads Guilty

U.S. Military to Begin Drills to Evacuate Americans From South Korea

Amazon Turns on the Charm Amid Criticism From Right and Left

Trump to Scrap Critical Health Care Subsidies, Hitting Obamacare Again

Residents Flee Walls of Flame to Outrun Fires

Eminem Lashes Out at Trump With Freestyle Rap Video

Trump Threatens NFL and Attacks ESPN host

North Korean Hackers Stole U.S.-South Korean War Plans, Lawmaker Says

Wildfires in Northern California Kill at Least 10 and Destroy 1,500 Buildings

Google Finds Accounts Connected to Russia Bought Election Ads

EPA Announces Repeal of Major Obama-Era Carbon Emissions Rule

Trump Goes After Sen. Corker, Who Bites Back

Nelly Arrested in Washington State Following Tour-Bus Rape Accusation

Trump Administration Rolls Back Birth Control Mandate

Payday Lending Faces Tough New Restrictions by Consumer Agency

Nate Expected to Hit Gulf Coast as a Hurricane

Democrats Lament Inability to Pass Gun Restrictions: ‘We are Stuck’

UPDATED: Las Vegas Shooting Near Mandalay Bay Casino Kills 58

Back at Full Strength, Supreme Court Faces a Momentous Term

Slow Pace of Aid Riles Puerto Rico

After the Tsunami, Japan’s Sea Creatures Crossed an Ocean

EPA Threatens to Stop Funding Justice Dept. Environmental Work

Twitter Seen as Key Battlefield in Russian Influence Campaign

Trump’s Tax Plan Cuts Rates for Individuals and Corporations

McConnell Says Republicans Are Giving Up on Health Bill