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Coeur d'Alene Tribe celebrates groundbreaking for new youth center near Worley
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Washington Supreme Court upholds 'three-strikes' mandatory life sentence law
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Legalization takes on a different meaning in California, Arizona and Ohio
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The Spokane Public Facilities District keeps vaulting over obstacles while running toward the dream of a Sportsplex. Will it be worth it?
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A lawsuit filed against the state's psychiatric hospitals - and inspired by an Inlander article - is dismissed thanks to a culture change

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Coeur d'Alene Tribe celebrates groundbreaking for new youth center near Worley

Washington Supreme Court upholds 'three-strikes' mandatory life sentence law

Legalization takes on a different meaning in California, Arizona and Ohio

The Spokane Public Facilities District keeps vaulting over obstacles while running toward the dream of a Sportsplex. Will it be worth it?

A lawsuit filed against the state's psychiatric hospitals - and inspired by an Inlander article - is dismissed thanks to a culture change

"You can't go around shooting people": Family of deceased Spokane police shooting victim vows lawsuits after no charges filed against officer

A Barbecue Lover's Dream: Coeur d'Alene Casino hosts 4th annual Rib Fest cook-off for charity

Boeing to hire workers in Moses Lake, Trump wants to detain migrant families indefinitely, and other morning headlines

As wildfires get worse, insurers pull back from riskiest areas

Trump abandons gun background checks, Spokane Police Guild calls for Matt Shea resignation, and other headlines

Planned Parenthood refuses federal funds over abortion restriction

CONCERT REVIEW: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, backed by a 41-piece orchestra, still dares to be stupid after all these years

Shea explored tracking enemies with GPS, Idaho lab probably developed tech used in Russian crash, and other headlines

Boeing to hire workers in Moses Lake, Trump wants to detain migrant families indefinitely, and other morning headlines

"You can't go around shooting people": Family of deceased Spokane police shooting victim vows lawsuits after no charges filed against officer

As wildfires get worse, insurers pull back from riskiest areas

Trump abandons gun background checks, Spokane Police Guild calls for Matt Shea resignation, and other headlines

A Barbecue Lover's Dream: Coeur d'Alene Casino hosts 4th annual Rib Fest cook-off for charity

CONCERT REVIEW: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, backed by a 41-piece orchestra, still dares to be stupid after all these years

The Spokane Public Facilities District keeps vaulting over obstacles while running toward the dream of a Sportsplex. Will it be worth it?

Hiro's BBQ in Coeur d'Alene was born from owner Andy Buffington's personal interest in grilling and a need to stay busy

Shea explored tracking enemies with GPS, Idaho lab probably developed tech used in Russian crash, and other headlines

Coeur d'Alene Tribe celebrates groundbreaking for new youth center near Worley

In the ongoing trade war, China announces it won't buy any U.S. ag products - just as American farmers prepare their harvest

Photo & Video

These hearty, flavorful beef Colorado tacos often appear on Central Food's menu

2019 Pig Out in the Park music lineup in Spokane's Riverfront Park

Sneak peek of Spokane's Riverfront Park Pavilion

Khalid at the Spokane Arena

Spokane Indians 2019 Home Opener

Drag Queen Story Hour

Colors of the Rainbow: Pride 2019

Haus of Voodoo at The Pin

Volume 2019

Prestige Wrestling Spokane Debut

News & Comment

In Spokane, HUD Secretary Ben Carson says Spokane Resource Center will 'forge a pathway' for others across country

Trump considered buying Greenland, 'Salmon Cannon' could hit Columbia River, and other headlines

As wildfires get worse, insurers pull back from riskiest areas

Trump administration weakens protections for endangered species

Washington Supreme Court upholds 'three-strikes' mandatory life sentence law

Spokane mayoral write-in candidate Nicolette Ocheltree weighs in on the 2019 primary results

Why liberal Councilwoman Kate Burke agreed with conservative gadfly George McGrath on developer subsidies

Readers respond to the Spokane Valley City Council's refusal to pass a racial equity policy

Epstein wasn't properly supervised before death, Trump delays tariffs on China, and other headlines

States sue Trump administration over rollback of Obama-era climate rule

The Spokane Public Facilities District keeps vaulting over obstacles while running toward the dream of a Sportsplex. Will it be worth it?

Culture & Food

Hiro's BBQ in Coeur d'Alene was born from owner Andy Buffington's personal interest in grilling and a need to stay busy

Worthy barbecue in Garland; plus, a new burger spot in Sandpoint and a special benefit for a celebrated local bartender

I Saw You

Spokane's Unity in the Community returns on Saturday

Inland Northwest growers explore Korean natural farming methods to restore soil health and boost plant yield

A Barbecue Lover's Dream: Coeur d'Alene Casino hosts 4th annual Rib Fest cook-off for charity

The nostalgia factor

Music & Film

It's Superbad with 11-year-olds: Good Boys is a raunchy, disarmingly sweet comedy

Steve Gleason reflects on the history of Gleason Fest, advancements in ALS research, and the bands he'd love to book

ZZ Top's Northern Quest show is cancelled, but we interviewed band leader Billy Gibbons anyway! Read it here

A bittersweet portrait of death and cultural divide, The Farewell is one of the best films of the year

As 4,000 Holes celebrates its third decade, owner Bob Gallagher looks to hand over the store to a new generation of vinyl nuts

CONCERT REVIEW: The Alarm conjures peaceful vibes via stirring set at the Bing

CONCERT REVIEW: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, backed by a 41-piece orchestra, still dares to be stupid after all these years

Blinded by the Light is a cheesy, audience-pleasing ode to youth and Bruce Springsteen

The upcoming visit from the Iron Maidens got us pondering gender-swapped cover bands

The Dora the Explorer movie is a potentially fun kid's adventure pitched to the lowest common denominator

What you need to know about the latest tech in vaping

The Spokane Public Facilities District keeps vaulting over obstacles while running toward the dream of a Sportsplex. Will it be worth it?

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Summer Guide

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Summer Camps

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Calculated risks help kids gain confidence and wisdom

Mostly Fluff: Check out Starving Farmer Popcorn company's hulless popcorn

A leader in gluten-free and allergen-free specialty products, Coeur d'Alene's Namaste Foods grew from its founder's desire to help others

Good Work: How to give children the proper praise