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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

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

Warren offers a policy agenda for Native Americans

As wildfires get worse, insurers pull back from riskiest areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Idaho state officials pitched creating an inmate 'community re-entry center' in Kootenai County. Then the community rebelled

Photo & Video

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

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

News & Comment

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

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

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

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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Idaho state officials pitched creating an inmate 'community re-entry center' in Kootenai County. Then the community rebelled

Spokane University District gets brownfield grant to help find pollution, clear way for development

Spokane jail inmate population analysis finds racial disparities, high number of bookings for misdemeanors and nonviolent offenses

Planned Parenthood refuses federal funds over abortion restriction

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

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

We came, we saw, we finished second: Team Inlander explores Spokane's trivia scene

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

Rooting for revenge in Succession, Spokane Library gets rid of overdue fines and more you need to know

Spokane's Unity in the Community returns on Saturday

The nostalgia factor

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

Music & Film

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Gina Freuen converted her studio into a live-work space

Even as they face pressure not to isolate or restrain students, local teachers encounter violent behaviors

Striking Oil: Should you include MCT oils in your diet?

Since 2006, the Flying Irish Running Club has promoted fitness and camaraderie