The Insider's guide to the Inland Northwest
Welcome to the Inlander's 2018-19 Annual Manual!
By Tamara McGregor
Insider Insight: Mark Robitaille
Coeur d'Alene CVB head talks up the Lake City's appeal
By Carrie Scozzaro
Growing Communities
Where the next booms are about to blow up, plus housing and transportation in 2018
By Daniel Walters
A guide to some of the Inland Northwest's major projects in 2018
By Inlander Staff
Do Something
Feeling like the world is going to hell in a handbasket? Do something about it!
By Samantha Wohlfeil
Insider Insight: Cheryl Kilday
Tour the local tourism industry with Visit Spokane CEO
By Mitch Ryals
Digest
Employment updates, industries on the rise and health care in 2018
Seeing the Future
Big changes lie ahead for Inland Northwest schools
By Wilson Criscione
Building a Better Bee
Can we harness the microbes in bee guts to create stronger bees?
Math Meets Medicine
A Gonzaga researcher is developing a safer, cheaper and more mobile technology to perform body scans
Insider Insight: Christopher Keane
WSU vice president of research sets his sights high
A Higher Degree
Why Spokane community colleges are now offering four-year degrees
Insider Insight: Darryl Potyk
UW Spokane Medical School's Darryl Potyk discusses growth, interest
Trendwatch: Poké
By Alla Drokina
Trendwatch: Icy Delights
When it's time for a treat, consider ice pops, rolled ice cream and Northwest-inspired flavors
By Chey Scott
Trendwatch: Kombucha & Matcha
Trendwatch: Food Delivery Services
Have meals from local businesses delivered right to your door
Trendwatch: Canned Beer
More regional breweries are turning to canning, so here are four canned beers we recommend
By Derek Harrison
Local Goods: These favorites aren't only irresistible, they're also made by great people in town
By Brett Helmbrecht
The Time is Now
Cocktail Hour takes on new meaning with the rise in craft cocktails
A Year in Food Festivals
Where to find the best celebrations of food in the Inland Northwest in 2018-19
Notable Newcomers
Seven restaurants new to the Inland Northwest in the past year that you have to try
By Chey Scott and Carrie Scozzaro
Burger Bonanza
Where to find and eat all the burgers, from great bargains with a pint of beer, to vegan and local classics
Trendwatch: Community Supported Agriculture
Get fresh produce and support local farmers
Patty and a Pint
Great burger deals await each week, with a pint of beer to boot
Trendwatch: Açaí
A refreshing and fiber-packed treat, acai bowls have popped up on menus across the region
Sniff, Swirl, Sip: A tour of tasting rooms of the region
By Cara Strickland
Coffee Culture
Coffee roasters and shops contribute to Spokane's rediscovery of this ancient drink
So, You Want To... Dance
Five spots to cut some rug in the Inland Northwest
By Nathan Weinbender
So, You Want To... Do Karaoke
Sing like there's nobody listening at these five local joints
So, You Want To... Laugh
By Dan Nailen
So, You Want To... Have a Conversation
Get together with friends at one of these hangouts
So, You Want To... Play Games
Whether your game is pool, darts or Super Mario Bros, the Spokane area has a place for you
By Phil Thompson
So, You Want To... Gamble
Test your luck at these local casinos
Insider Insight: Matt Gibson
The Spokane Arena manager discusses bringing top-notch acts to Spokane
So, You Want To... Play Trivia
Six spots where you can test your mind while filling your belly
Don't Miss: The Inlander's 2019 music festival, Volume
Listen Up!
A rundown of the Spokane musical acts taking the local scene by storm
Insider Insight: Cabby Barnard
Take a drink of Spokane's nightlife with the Bon Bon bar manager
Stand and Paddle
SUP takes the Inland Northwest by storm
By Eric Schucht
Pickleball is taking off!
Big Wheels
Fat-tire bikes are opening whole new landscapes — and seasons — for cyclists
Belly up to the Barre
Five things to know before taking your first barre class
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
You don't need to be perfectly poised to enjoy the snowy outdoors
Insider Insight: Eric Sawyer
Spokane Sports Commission Eric Sawyer on athletics in the region
Fit on the Farm
Farmgirlfit takes a unique approach to city fitness centers
Don't Miss: Winterfest
Insider Insight: Tom Chasse
The Schweitzer Mountain Resort's head sings the Inland Northwest's praises
Local Goods: Look to these locally made products to help you explore the Inland Northwest all year
A Year in Sports Events
Where to find the best celebrations of athleticism in the Inland Northwest
Animal Instincts
Where to find the coolest wildlife sightings around the Inland Northwest
Why CBD products might be the right solution to treat everything from insomnia to epilepsy
By Tuck Clarry
Insider Insight: Keegan McClung
A marijuana marketeer explores the new industry
Super Strains: 10 amazing marijuana strains for cannabis enthusiasts
Showstoppers
Get a dose of culture at one of these eight productions in the Inland Northwest
By E.J. Iannelli
Insider Insight: Jack Lucas
Events professional Jack Lucas talks entertainment in the Inland Northwest
Read local
New releases from local writers
Reader's Choice
What are local bookworms reading lately?
Don't Miss: Tony-nominated play Waitress
Insider Insight: Melissa Huggins
Spokane Arts director reviews the city's current scene
Outdoor Art
Spokane's artwork is becoming more vibrant and easy to spot. Find it at these locations
A Year in Festivals
Your guide to the Inland Northwest's festivals of 2018-19
Fashion Statements
Stand out by shopping at these local boutiques
By Alla Drokina and Tamara McGregor
Everything Old is New Again
Where to shop for vintage style that's right on point
White Dresses & Whatnots
Local Inland Northwest bridal shops poised to deliver the perfect dress
Get Your House in Order
14 brick-and-mortar furniture stores worth visiting
Words, words words: These places have all the best words
Local Goods: These products are crafted here in the Inland Northwest and they are perfect gifts
Divine Consign
59,000 square feet of shopping space versus 15 inches
By Blythe Thimsen
Green Houses
Put some life in your home with these local plant shops and florists
Home Trends
From the house to the yard and the decor inside, three local experts share their knowledge of what's trending
Don't Miss: Lucky Fall Festival
Insider Insight: Jamie Johnson
Wedding trends in the Inland Northwest with planner Jaime Johnson
Signs of Time
A love of people and place led the Staggs to launch their Northwest-centric sign-making business
A Storyteller of Scent
How Michelle Anderson is bringing Rare Ayre to Spokane
Say Something
Make a real statement with locally crafted jewelry
Local Goods: From ointments to glass pipes, here are six local products for cannabis connoisseurs
Timeless Designs: Anna Benham's English roots now flourish in Idaho
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After making official art for Star Wars and Marvel, Spokane artist Ryan Shumate heads to Lilac City Comicon
By Seth Sommerfeld
The Sprague Union District welcomes a new tech-driven wine bar and relocated art studio
By Bob Johnson
Despite losing funding from national corporations, Spokane Pride is digging its roots deeper into the Inland Northwest
By Colton Rasanen
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