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- Issue of
- Apr 7-13, 2011
- Vol. 18, No. 25
News & Comment
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- News
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Falling Down
How a 40-day crime spree changed Al Hadlock's life forever.
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- News
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Road Rage Revision
Accused of attacking a grandmother, a young Ukrainian-American clears his name.
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- News
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Bad Connections
A British medical hoax linking autism and vaccines stirs debate in the Inland Northwest.
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- News
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Medicine by Committee
Washington state’s method for deciding which medical procedures to cover comes under fire.
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- Comment
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Driving Backwards
The couplet rears its ugly head once again.
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- Comment
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Essence of Elton
Sir Elton's Greatest Hits tour hits Spokane this weekend, but he won't be playing my favorite tunes.
Culture & Food
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- Arts & Culture
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'The Bed Bug Survival Guide,' Jeff Eisenberg
They were in the casino, inside your hotel room — and now they’re inside your pajamas.
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- Arts & Culture
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Get Lit 2011
A handful of the early events in next week's literary festival.
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- Arts & Culture
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Vagina Wins! (Kind Of)
Nearly a decade after performances were banned, the controversial Vagina Monologues will be performed at Gonzaga — but you’re not invited.
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- Arts & Culture
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Certain Guilt
The law seeks truth? America’s post-racial? David Mamet sticks an accusing finger in your face. (And somewhere else.)
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- Arts & Culture
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Look & Listen
Angela White’s art sounds as good as it looks.
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- Arts & Culture
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1040EZer
Paper File? eFile? Fine for some. This tax season, though, we suggest you Burrito File.
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- Food & Drink
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Faith on a Plate
A whole year of eating (almost) nothing but local food? One Millwood family proved it can be done.
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- Food & Drink
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Beauty in Simplicity
Jenny's Diner opens right across the street from Frank's. Plus, Ferrante's goes deep-dish.
Music & Film
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- Music
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Perpetual Motion
Some people play music. Josh Simon lives it.
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- Music
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'Belong,' The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
Grab your expensive headphones and get lost in the nostalgia.
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- Music
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Titans of Industry
The original steampunk band will transport you to a place that never was.
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- Music
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'All Eternals Deck,' The Mountain Goats
You could pick John Darnielle's songs apart for years.
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- Film
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Their Lowness
Your Highness is Pineapple Express set in medieval times. That way, frat boys will learn some history.
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- Film
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CIA Skill Set
Wanted: Bright, ambitious teenager. Must be willing to kill people.
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- Film
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Top Spin 4
Sure, Roger Federer is good — but he hasn’t met my thumbstick skills.
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- Film
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All Good Things
Ryan Gosling is too pretty to be a serial killer.