Tipping Point

Everyone from Gov. Butch Otter to the ACLU says Idaho's public defender system is broken — and fixing it won't be easy

Extraordinary Ordination

Meet the first woman to be ordained as an Ecumenical Catholic priest in Spokane

Never Simple

An update on the future of the Ridpath; plus, why more oil trains will be heading through Spokane

Risky Business

As the region plans its energy needs, Avista holds on to a source of power that critics consider a liability

Gone Too Soon

What happened to Kim Vezina?

Intervention Blues

Publisher's Note

Kids Over Tax Breaks

Imagine a whole new economic development paradigm

The Panderlympics

Republican presidential candidates are painting themselves into corners they won't be able to escape next fall

Healing High

With marijuana-infused topical products, pain relief goes green

Sparkle and Shine

After decades in the fashion industry, two best friends started a high-end jewelry company based in Spokane

Distilled: Brew Wars

Beer companies are being bought and sold at a rapid pace — but the drinker is still in power

ART | Hatch

The "We Are Still Here" art show gives voice to nearly two dozen Native American artists

For Your Consideration

Electro-pop gems, stunning Sun Valley and a singalong app

Beautiful Vacuity

Flasks and flapper dresses make the Wild Party a Jazz Age spectacle, but it still feels empty

Pregame Parties

In search of the best tailgate gatherings at EWU games

An Uncommon Venture

In Kettle Falls, two brothers are farming tomatoes by their own rules

Fresh Focus

A new corner market in northeast Spokane offers health-conscious products, produce and to-go meals

UPDATE | RIVELLE'S RIVER GRILL

Melone's Public House changes names, adjusts its menu

Winter Beer is Here

I Saw You

Week of November 19th

Turnaround

How a new batch of optimistic entrepreneurs plan to bring more live music to Spokane

The Next Generation

Veteran punk-rock quartet Cause want to teach young musicians a thing or two

Wrapping it Up

Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen brings the Hunger Games series to a thrilling end

Just the Facts

Spotlight makes the work of journalism both heroic and human