Issue Archives

News

• Local News

  Boom Town

  Facing fears of a potential oil train explosion devastating Spokane, activists and politicians pursue a series of long-shot gambits to prevent disaster

  By Daniel Walters and Samantha Wohlfeil

  May 4, 2017
• Local News

  Usual Suspects

  With politically connected conservatives eyeing promotions, things could get interesting in the local GOP ranks

  By Mitch Ryals

  May 4, 2017
• Local News

  Snowball's in Their Court

  Will the state Supreme Court weigh in on proposed expansion at Mt. Spokane? Plus, vetoes by Inslee and Otter

  May 4, 2017
• Local News

  When New Technology Fails

  Washington's plan for a better community college software system is falling apart; can it be salvaged?

  By Wilson Criscione

  May 4, 2017
• Green Zone

  Here's the Rub

  Cannabis ointments might be the cure for what ails you

  By Mike Bookey

  May 4, 2017

Comment

• Columns & Letters

  Love Thy Neighbor?

  Spokane's "Compassionate City" designation is being put to the test

  By Paul Dillon

  May 4, 2017
• Columns & Letters

  Era of Megafires

  Do something: How to get involved in your community this week

  May 4, 2017
• Columns & Letters

  Hard Choices

  Guest editorial from Excelsior Youth Center

  May 4, 2017
• Columns & Letters

  On the Street

  What letter grade would you give Donald Trump's first 100 days?

  May 4, 2017
• Columns & Letters

  Hey, Look At Us!

  Andy Reinland, CFO of Seattle-based F5 Networks, offers advice on how Spokane can attract more jobs

  By Tom Simpson

  May 4, 2017

Culture

• Arts & Culture

  Running Late

  How to train for Bloomsday and other runs this spring and summer

  By Wilson Criscione

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  Detour Ahead

  How to make your Bloomsday experience worry-free

  By Chey Scott

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  COMEDY | Sharp Laughs

  D.L. Hughley brings a potent style to Spokane this weekend

  By Dan Nailen

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  For Your Consideration

  Transcendent rhymes, fast-paced talk and thoughtful laughs

  By Tuck Clarry

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  Losing Face

  How I didn't realize just how much of my life was on Facebook until it was taken away

  By Samantha Wohlfeil

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  Artistic Wanderings

  Enjoy this week's forecasted warm weather with an evening stroll during May's First Friday showcase

  By Chey Scott

  May 4, 2017
• Arts & Culture

  Nail Biter

  The Spokane Empire sit atop their Indoor Football League conference

  By Young Kwak

  May 4, 2017
• I Saw You

  I Saw You

  Week of May 4th

  May 4, 2017

Food

• Food News

  Transcendental Tea

  Ancient and versatile matcha green tea moves into the modern world, and into items at many Inland Northwest food and drink spots

  By Carrie Scozzaro

  May 4, 2017
• Food News

  Valley Gathering

  A new pub brings contemporary dining trends to a neighborhood on the edge of Spokane Valley

  By Chey Scott

  May 4, 2017
• Food News

  Margaritas in May

  Americans will take advantage of any excuse to party; here's where to throw down for Cinco de Mayo

  By Tuck Clarry

  May 4, 2017
• Food News

  UPDATE | Nectar's new options

  A new lunch option from a familiar face in downtown Spokane

  By Dan Nailen

  May 4, 2017

Music

• Music News

  Gang of Four

  Spokane punk rockers Big Yuck Mouth are playing shows again, 30 years after they first formed

  By Nathan Weinbender

  May 4, 2017
• Music News

  Time to Listen

  Canada's Current Swell expands their sound and works through grief on their latest record

  By Nathan Weinbender

  May 4, 2017

Film

• Film News

  Still Hooked on a Feeling

  It's more of the same, but the second Guardians of the Galaxy film is just as irrepressibly entertaining as its predecessor

  By Seth Sommerfeld

  May 4, 2017
• Film News

  Weak Signal

  The Circle not only forgets it's supposed to be a paranoid thriller, it completely misses its own point

  By Nathan Weinbender

  May 4, 2017