Sep 1, 2015

Annual Manual

• Annual Report

  Hot 'Hoods

  The housing market is hot again, especially in these eight in-demand neighborhoods

  By E.J. Iannelli

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Transportation

  First Impressions

  By Jake Thomas

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Seeds of Change

  Here's a snapshot of what's changed (and what hasn't) since legalization hit Washington

  By Jake Thomas

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Real Estate

  Tips for home buyers

  By Mitch Ryals

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Employment

  Spokane cost of living

  By Lael Henterly

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Strength in Numbers

  Coworking spaces around the region offer professional workspaces outside the home office

  By Chey Scott

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Health and Wellness

  Teen Smoking Spike

  By Matthew Salzano and Katy Burge

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  5 Apps Every Spokanite Needs

  If you don't have these apps downloaded on your phone, you're wasting your data plan

  By Daniel Walters

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Annual Report

  Joining Forces

  A collaboration between Inland Northwest cancer care providers aims to streamline treatment and provide patients with the latest advances in cancer therapies

  By Chelsea Bannach

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Walk This Way

  Six hikes for the four seasons in the Inland Northwest

  By Scott A. Leadingham

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Dog Parks

  Made especially for Fido

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Paddling & Rowing

  Whether you want a scenic paddle or a classic whitewater experience, there are plenty of ways to float your boat

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Local Goods

  Buying local isn't just about groceries; these companies will help you get into locally made gear for any outdoor adventure

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Golf For Good

  Want to make your strokes count for local nonprofits? Here's our guide to four premier charity golf events

  By Howie Stalwick

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Bike Clubs

  Join one of these funky crews to get out and get your wheels turning

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Waterparks

  Cool off at the Inland Northwest's slides, lazy rivers and wave pools!

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Ski Resorts

  Check out all of the options before you hit the slopes

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  The Zip Line Takeover

  A new way to take in the trees in the Inland Northwest

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Ziplines

  Harness up and zip at one of these local lines

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Hiking Clubs

  Lace up your boots and start exploring local trails

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Yoga with a Twist: Five Trends to Try

  These classes will help you find your zen

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Running Clubs

  There's a local club to match your speed

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Outdoors & Recreation

  Year in Gear Swaps

  Nine events to get you geared up for every season

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  That's the Ticket

  We couldn't limit ourselves to 10. Or 12. So here are the 19 shows you'll want to see, hear and move to this year

  By Carrie Scozzaro

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Puppy Love

  Jazz collective Snarky Puppy spent 10 years shaping a popular sound before reaching the big time

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Music and Dance

  Catch a performance, attend an event, or get involved with one of the area's many music and dance ensembles

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Art Walks

  Stroll through the cities of the Inland Northwest and enjoy different media from local artists

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Galleries

  Find art that moves you

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Theater

  Plenty of quality options for thespians and their audiences

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Museums

  Learn more about the history of the region, the people and animals that live here, and the art that is made here

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Local Literary Journals

  A sample of some of the region's best writing

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Books & Writing

  Get your bookworm on and unleash your inner author

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Arts & Entertainment

  Year in Film

  From local shorts to international features, there’s a show for every crowd

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Mini Makeovers

  From furniture to faces, here are five transformations you can pull off, and the people to help you do it

  By Tamara McGregor

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Local Goods

  Give your home some Inland Northwest flair with items from local artists and artisans

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Vintage Home Furnishings

  Contemporary or classic, these stores have you covered

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Gifts & Home Décor

  Shopping havens for all things chic and unique

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Made Here, Worn Everywhere

  Handmade statement pieces to complete any look

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Kitchen Shops

  Chop, sautè, get whisked away

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Play the Markets

  Street fairs offer art, music and local eats

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Toys & Games

  Tricks and trinkets to spark imaginations of any age

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Vintage Clothing

  Peruse affordable getups and old -school style

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Boutiques

  Fetching finds for your signature style

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Pets

  Pamper your pet at these local shops

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Books

  Pick up a page turner

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Year in Fashion Shows

  Spend a day on the runway

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Home Furnishings

  Turning houses into homes

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Shopping & Style

  Shoes

  Kick off the season with fresh footwear

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  How 'Bout Them Apples?

  The booming cider scene

  By Dan Nailen

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Cideries & Meaderies

  There's more to brew than beer

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Distilleries

  The craft distillery boom is exploding in the Inland Northwest

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Wineries

  From vine to vino

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  A Rosé by Any Other Name

  Whatever you call it, it's a perfect wine for summer sipping

  By Carrie Scozzaro

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Beyond the Basics

  Mix up your standby caffeine fix with these less-mainstream coffee creations

  By Chey Scott

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Breweries

  There's no excuse not to drink local beer

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Getting Crafty

  Anyone can sling a drink, but carefully constructing a cocktail is another story; here are five great Inland Northwest originals

  By Azaria Podplesky

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Drink

  Year in Beer

  Celebrating the suds

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Education

  Work It

  A guide to seeking a second career in the Inland Northwest

  By Chelsea Bannach

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Education

  Should You Pursue an MBA?

  Reasons to get an MBA; reasons not to

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Education

  Beyond the Textbook

  Classic public school model not cutting it? Look into a few of these charter-school options

  By Daniel Walters

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Locally Grown, Nationally Known

  These local producers are hitting it big outside of the Pacific Northwest

  By Azaria Podplesky

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Steakhouses

  From classy to classic, the Inland Northwest has a steakhouse to suit your fancy

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Bakeries

  Treat yourself with huckleberry macarons, cinnamon-chip swirl bread and chocolate-infused croissants

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Back to Basics

  Why two regional bakeries have moved toward slower, traditional methods of baking bread

  By Chey Scott

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Italian

  From a casual dinner of pizza and a bottle of wine to a fancy night out, here's what to expect from local Italian eateries

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Mexican

  From a quick burrito during your lunch break to a sit-down full-course dinner, here's what the Inland Northwest has to offer when it comes to Mexican food

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Pizza

  One delicious slice is never enough

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Local Goods

  Eat, drink, be merry ... and do it all with these local substitutes for everyday staples

  By Laura Regester

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Small Plates

  Big flavor in sharing-friendly servings

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Pubs and Bistros

  The places where devoted clientele gather around booze, coffee and sandwiches

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Breakfast

  Waffles with whipped cream? German potato pancakes? Danish aebelskivers? We've got it all

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Food Lover's Guide to Inlander Restaurant Week

  The best advice on getting the most out of this annual, 10-day local dining showcase

  By Chey Scott

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Scenic

  For a beautiful night out with friends, family or even a first date

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Year in Food

  Full feasts and snacking sprees to satisfy any craving

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Gastropubs

  Take classic, comforting bar food and sprinkle in a touch of culinary ambition

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Burgers

  Beef, chicken or garden, nothing is quite as quintessentially American as a big juicy burger

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Juice Bars

  The juicing craze that has been sweeping the country has finally hit Spokane

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Fine Dining

  Eating fancy and local is easy with all these special occasion spots

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Thai

  Bright, fresh and flavorful, Thai styles abound in the Inland Northwest

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Diners

  Where they call you "hon," and always serve you extra gravy

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Asian

  Steaming pho, authentic pad thai and contemporary twists on pan-Asian favorites

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Mediterranean

  From kabobs to gyros to a big plate of hummus, the Inland Northwest offers up an array of tasty options

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Froyo and Ice Cream

  Places where you can cool down all year long

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Sushi

  Whether you're craving a California roll or something more exotic, a local sushi spot is there to please

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Global Cuisine

  Sample the world without leaving the Inland Northwest

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Food & Restaurants

  Seafood

  Not being on the ocean doesn't stop local restaurants from serving up delectable fare from the sea

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Happy Hours

  Your guide to drinking on the cheap

  By Mike Bookey

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Irish Pubs

  In the mood for Guinness? These places are for you

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Martini Bars

  Drink like James Bond

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Year in Music Festivals

  There’s an event for you, no matter your musical tastes

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Beloved Pubs

  Where people know your name

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Wine Bars

  When having a selection is important

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Craft Cocktails

  People who appreciate the art and science of a good drink

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Dance Clubs

  Get your groove on

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Beer Bars

  Places that care about suds

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Karaoke

  Sing your heart out!

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Sports Bars

  Best bets for watching the big game

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Volume Survival Guide

  Fully experience the two-day Inlander music festival relatively unscathed

  By Laura Johnson

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Casinos

  Safe bets for good entertainment

  Oct 19, 2015

  
• Nightlife & Bars

  Live Music

  Clubs to check out up-and-coming acts

  Oct 19, 2015