The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest | Issue Archives | May 24, 2012

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May 24-30, 2012

Vol. 19, No. 32

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Local News

From Ag to Zehm

The Inlander team brings 11 SPJ Awards home to the Inland Northwest

By Inlander Staff
May 23, 2012
Local News

Justice in an Empty Room

A letter from the Spokane City Council Monday night.

By Joe O'Sullivan
May 23, 2012
Local News

Tug of War

Will gay marriage in Washington state get rolled back?

By Joe O'Sullivan
May 23, 2012
Local News

Of Politics and Patrols

A new challenge to John Roskelley’s run for county commission; plus, efforts to keep tabs on the Border Patrol.

By Joe O'Sullivan
May 23, 2012
Local News

When a 'Miracle' Meets the FDA

Depending whom you ask, a Spokane business was either selling modern snake oil or a cure-all.

By Chris Stein
May 23, 2012
Local News

King of the Mountain

Mount Spokane may finally get its new ski area, but not everyone’s happy

By Daniel Walters
May 23, 2012

Columns & Letters

East vs. West

Can a little-known newcomer from the east side unseat Maria Cantwell this fall?

By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
May 23, 2012

Arts & Culture

For Your Consideration 05.24.12

Catching up with the new Sherlock. Plus, the golden age of cars and the rebirth of Keane.

By Ted S. McGregor Jr.
May 23, 2012
Arts & Culture

Covering Everything

Kim Barnes' book puts a girl from Oklahoma on a collision course with Saudi-American oil interests.

By Luke Baumgarten
May 23, 2012
Arts & Culture

Rags and Riches

Annie's lead will make you say, 'Leapin' lizards!' but it's let down by some supporting roles and soupy sound.

By E.J. Iannelli
May 23, 2012
Arts & Culture

Wild Things, Beastie Boys

How Maurice Sendak and Adam Yauch taught me the same things about life at about the same time

By Luke Baumgarten
May 23, 2012
Arts & Culture

Completing the Trilogy

Mass Effect has finally arrived

By Marty Demarest
May 23, 2012

Food News

Darts, Beers and Pizza

JJ's Grill and Brewhouse brings some nightlife to Indian Trail.

By Annemarie C. Frohnhoefer
May 23, 2012
Food News

Sushi Reimagined

Roll Story puts a casual, quick spin on gourmet Japanese fare.

By Kirsten Harrington
May 23, 2012
Food News

Tasty Tech

Your smartphone can build your diet, find your recipes and pick your restaurant. All you have to do is chew.

By Carrie Scozzaro
May 23, 2012
Food News

UPDATE: Klink's on the Lake

Get away to the banks of Lake Williams.

By Annemarie C. Frohnhoefer
May 23, 2012

Music News

Talking Shop With Girl Talk

Gregg Gillis lays out the dos and don'ts of being a mash-up superstar.

By Seth Sommerfeld
May 23, 2012
Music News

Bands to Watch: Terrible Buttons

Dark folk singers Terrible Buttons are slowly expanding their empire.

By Mike Bookey
May 23, 2012
Music News

So, You’re Going to Sasquatch!

Who to listen to, what you'll need and how to survive the Northwest's biggest music festival.

By Mike Bookey and Ethan Maffey
May 23, 2012

Film News

Hollywood-Time Continuum

Fifteen summers later, the Men in Black franchise delivers its best film yet.

By Ed Symkus
May 23, 2012
Film News

Aging Gracefully and Predictably

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel can’t quite pull off a Slumdog.

By Marjorie Baumgarten
May 23, 2012

Local Music Guide

Bands to Watch: BBBBandits

Music this complicated comes easy to BBBBandits.

By Mike Bookey
May 23, 2012
Local Music Guide

Bands to Watch: Tim Blood and the Gutpanthers

Tim Blood and the Gutpanthers will do/play/sing/yell whatever they want.

By Leah Sottile
May 23, 2012
Local Music Guide

Bands to Watch: Thumper

How Jordan Magnuson leads her audiences down blissful, happy rabbit holes.

By Jordy Byrd
May 23, 2012
Local Music Guide

Bands to Watch: Mirror Mirror

Mournful and romantic, Mirror Mirror makes music for broken hearts.

By Luke Baumgarten
May 23, 2012
Local Music Guide

Bands to Watch: Losing Skin

It's not about playing music. For Losing Skin, it's about feeling something.

By Leah Sottile
May 23, 2012