Nation Building

The Spokane Tribe is tapping into renewable energy as it reimagines the town of Wellpinit

Power Over Police

Spokane Valley may want its own police force someday, but for now it will settle on the appearance of one

The 11th Hour

State lawmakers finally agree to a budget; plus, donations wanted for homeless youth

Hard Cyber

How does a state like Idaho gird itself against the international scourge of hackers?

The Real Danger

It's not trans people you should fear, but backers of an exploitative initiative that would roll back protections

The People's Orders

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

Readers talk home health care, the meaninglessness felt upon turning 30

Letters to the editor

Freedom Still Rings

We can educate ourselves into being better citizens

On the Street

What is the worst concert you've ever been to?

Sin City Goes Green

Nevada's recreational cannabis market has gone live — here's how it compares to Washington

Trump, in Poland, Urges West to ‘Defend Our Civilization’

Did Amelia Earhart Survive? A Found Photo Offers a Theory, but No Proof

Trump Presses Putin on Russian Meddling in U.S. Election

Recess Erodes GOP Support of Health Bill

Trump Team Met With Lawyer Linked to Kremlin During Campaign

After Lawmaker’s Shooting, a Twist: Republicans Push to Ease Gun Laws

North Koreans in Russia Work ‘Basically in the Situation of Slaves’

Trump Says Son Is ‘Innocent’ Amid Reports of Russia Meeting

Senate Republicans Promise Health Bill on Thursday

Quite a Character

To prepare for his first Spokane appearance, we're thumbing through comedian and actor Fred Armisen's Rolodex of weird, offbeat characters

For Your Consideration

New old-man jokes, spacious sounds from The War on Drugs & T.J. Miller's absurdity

Different Strokes

On the Spokane set of Z Nation, talented makeup artists create both horror and beauty

Summer Stroll

July's First Friday arts showcase includes several shows paying tribute to the Lilac City

Summer Sippin'

A local cocktail expert shares how to throw a summer cocktail party that won't break the bank

The Same, but Different

How Coeur Greens grows nutritious greens year-round in a self-contained indoor farming system

Living Large Locally

Seattle food writer Jess Thomson writes a love letter to the great nearby in her new memoir

I Saw You

Week of July 6

Alt-Rock Showdown

Two '90s radio favorites hit the Arena; we explore their respective merits