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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Opening day for Riverfront Park's Fountain Cafe
Posted By Lisa Waananen on Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 3:07 PM
A chilly wind showed up to knock around the balloons set out for the Fountain Cafe’s opening day in Riverfront Park. But the sun also made an appearance, as if reminding us that there’s plenty of summer ahead for lunches and after-work drinks in the park.
Construction began last fall for the cafe, which has all-outdoor patio seating right next to the Rotary Fountain. Earlier this year we wrote about the plans and extensive menu, which includes salads and healthy wraps along with traditional concession stand favorites like chili dogs and ice cream.
Take note of the beverage list, too — there’s wine and beer, including No-Li on tap.
MORNING BRIEFING: Sexy time at jail, NBA player comes out, light sabers are scary
Posted By Leah Sottile on Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 7:41 AM
HERE
Local smokers: we suggest you light up no closer than 25 feet from business doors — or else you might find yourself slapped with a $50 ticket. (SR)
One Spokane neighborhood has gone from safe to super-sketchy since 2013 began. (KREM)
An Airway Heights Corrections Center counselor is in hot water after engaging in sexual activity with an inmate. (KXLY)
THERE
Jason Collins, an NBA player, comes out of the closet. He is the first active player in major US sports to do so. (SR)
Investigators find female DNA on Boston bombs. (LA Times)
Pot activists in Idaho see their kids taken away to foster care?! (SR)
A homemade lightsaber scares the crap out of Seattle cops. (KHQ)
WE FEEL YOUR PAIN, GUYS
Monday, April 29, 2013
VIDEO: Behind the scenes with No-Li Brewmaster Mark Irvin
Posted By Lisa Waananen on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 4:21 PM
If you don’t already want a beer after work, this will change your mind. A couple of weeks ago — it was actually the day No-Li got federal approval for “Spokane Style” beer — The Inlander stopped by the brewhouse on Trent Avenue to talk with No-Li Brewmaster and Owner Mark Irvin.
That lucky beer-holding hand to the right of the frame during the interview belongs to Arts & Culture Editor Mike Bookey, who also wrote this companion feature about No-Li for this week’s beer issue. Videographer Nathan Brand filmed and edited these videos from their visit.
First, here’s a short feature on how the brewery got started and how it’s grown. “Nothing makes you happier than watching somebody you don’t know walk up to the bar and order a pint of your beer,” Irvin says.
And here, for the beer nerds, Irvin tastes and describes five of No-Li’s flagship beers. This is what you should memorize for the next time someone from out of town sees a No-Li tap handle and asks you about it. (Or you can just tell them to try it and see.)
MORNING BRIEFING: Art scams, super glue, Tebow, Obama funny guy
Posted By Leah Sottile on Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:37 AM
HERE
South Hillies who were initially skeptical about the relocation of Jefferson Elementary actually think it's kinda cool now. (SR)
The most high-brow crime to ever hit Spokane: yes, folks, we've got an fine art criminal on our hands! (KXLY)
Super glue: a crook's best friend? What'll they think of next? (KXLY)
We advise you against wearing a short skirt today. (SR)
THERE
A Washington judge makes stoners statewide giddy when he demands that cops return weed that was taken from a man during a traffic stop. (KXLY)
Tebow! Out! (NYT)
Apparently we missed what earned last night's Mad Men an A grade… (AV Club)
As per usual, President Obama continues to be awesome AND hilarious at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner. "I'm not the strapping young Muslim socialist I used to be." BAHAHAHA!
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Happy Anniversary Papi.
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
I love you forever and for always. Love, Ter Bear
JJJ
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Almost 5 years and still going strong. You are my husband, my best friend
and my loml. I can't even put into words how I feel when you love on me,
like you do. I know it gets hectic sometimes, but I truly am thankful and
grateful for you putting so much effort into us. I really love how at the
end of each day, worn and tired, you are still wanting to just spend time
with me. Whether it's just to talk, hold me, or (game) lol, you are always
there, ready to put so much more into us. I'm the most blessed woman in
this world. I personally promise to commit to you, my life, forever! Love
you always, miss marci
To My Wife
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Cheers to my hot wife for 10 years of marriage, I love you little penguin.
Spokane Joggers
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Cheers to all the joggers in Spokane. In a nation known for gluttony,
you're awesome for bucking the trend and taking care of yourself. You're
all beautiful and look even better each month. Keep it up, Spokane.
To The Girl
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
whose name is close to Mad Lion, who always has a smile, I see you
sometimes at The Falls and we sit, chat for a while. You always say to
me, "I look to see who saw me but nobody ever does." But cheer up cheer up
because now you are seen, even if you weren't told in AP style. Happy
birthday!
Paying It Forward
Posted on Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM
To the person in front of me in the red car at the drive-thru at Shadle
Starbucks, thank you for paying for my coffee this morning (Thursday, April
18th). This week has been such a downer for everyone, the Boston Marathon
tragedy, the explosion in Texas, but there are people out there, like you,
who care by performing random acts of kindness. My week has been filled
with highs and lows, extremely busy schedules and you totally made my day
start off amazingly well. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Spokane is so lucky to have thoughtful people like you!
