Jul 11-17, 2019

Spokane's clean air agency is finally collecting annual fees to reduce pot farm odors, but outdoor growers feel unfairly targeted

Councilman: The city of Spokane sabotaged its own emergency dispatch system

Spokane helps some public events pay for security while it makes others foot the bill, raising questions of fairness and favoritism

New study shows hate crimes on the rise in Washington

A new bill would compensate the Spokane Tribe for lost land

Pet Issue 2019 is out on stands, immigration raids to begin on Sunday, and other headlines

We got a sneak peek of the Riverfront Park Pavilion transformation

Acosta resigns over Epstein scandal, Pavilion gets shade and lights, and other headlines

Spokane County building code director resigns after harassment and choking allegations

The city of Spokane is getting sued over how it evicted homeless people from Camp Hope

Court sides with Spokane Tribe, Department of Interior in casino dispute

Valley leaders unsure on anti-camping rule, county employee resigned over choking allegations, and other headlines

Trump says his comments weren't racist, Seattle wealth tax moves towards the state Supreme Court, and other morning headlines

ATF agents wounded in Grant County, racism rages on in DC, and other headlines

2019 Peirone Prize nominations are open! Here's your chance to recognize those doing good in the Inland Northwest

On the Street

Despite their election-year rhetoric, Republicans have become big federal spenders

Readers respond mayoral candidate Nadine Woodward's claim about sex trafficking at the STA Plaza

Brook Beeler is the new director for the Department of Ecology’s Eastern Office, guiding environmental protection in the Inland Northwest

A little cannabis-infused sugar and - voila! - "potsicles"

Trump tells freshman congresswomen to ‘go back’ to the countries they came from

Most migrants at border with Mexico would be denied asylum protections under new Trump rule

Eric Garner’s death will not lead to federal charges for NYPD officer

A Border Patrol agent reveals what it's really like to guard migrant children

‘El Chapo’ Guzmán sentenced to life in prison, ending notorious criminal career

Local maker Jeremiah Colladay is carving his brand in leather

Yada yada yada... Seinfeld turns 30

New mural painted at Pacific Pizza, Deadwood movie on HBO, and more you need to know

Sexually charged and complex, the rock musical Spring Awakening uses two directors to tackle the Civic's summer production

I Saw You

Meet two Spokane farms growing several uncommon yet versatile mushroom varieties

Kuni's Thai Cuisine in North Spokane goes beyond the traditional dishes with its expansive menu

Crave! Food Fest is here; plus, Stella's gets a new home, Knight's Diner closes (but not for good)

Halfway through 2019, we look at some of the most audacious, original and downright weird films you've probably missed so far this year

Seattle musician Chris Staples brings his new album Holy Moly to neighborhood living rooms

Tyler Ramsey finds satisfaction as a solo artist on For the Morning

Your guide to dog parks of the Inland Northwest

What local dog owners need to know to not be crappy people

You submitted, you voted: Now meet the adorable winners of the 2019 Inlander Pet Photo Contest!

Local pet photographer Angela Schneider captures the connections between dogs and their owners

Pet obesity in the U.S. is on the rise. Local veterinarians share why it's important to keep your furry friends from overindulging

Call this Spokane man for help if your cat gets stuck in a tree

A local chicken breeder explains why chickens can be your pets