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- Issue of
- Sep 1, 2017 - 1, 2018
- Annual Manual 2017-18
The Insider's guide to the Inland Northwest
Annual Manual
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- Annual Report
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WELCOME!
5 things to know about the Annual Manual
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- Annual Report
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Shifting Landscape
The past year has brought huge new developments — and a handful of controversies — to the Spokane area
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- Annual Report
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Idaho vs. Washington
Who is the fairest of them all? We pit the Gem State against the Evergreen State
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Cut the Clutter
20 nonprofit organizations that want your stuff
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Insider Insight: Todd Mielke
Meet the CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated
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The Numbers You Need
Whether you need to report a pothole that's bordering on becoming a sinkhole or want to pop off to your local lawmaker, here are the numbers you need to make the call
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Transportation
5 things to know about Spokane Transit Authority; plus, crackdown on drunk driving and the streets have eyes
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Dr. David O'Brien
Meet the new chief of the Multicare Health System's East Region
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- Annual Report
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Putting Behavioral Health to Bed
A new behavioral health hospital will by ready in the fall of 2018
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Real Estate
5 things to know to buy a home now in the Inland Northwest
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- Drink
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5 Beers We Are Totally Crushing On Right Now
Some of our favorite new beers, plus a list of regional award-winners
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- Drink
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An IPA Lover's Guide
Get to know the Northwest's favorite brew; plus, a guide to the area's best beer spots
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- Drink
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Beers)
Some regional places to go to the dark side
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- Drink
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In Defense of Fruity Beers
Embrace the sweetness; plus, sour beers explained
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- Drink
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Cider Styles
Breaking down some of the region's best ciders
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- Drink
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Don't Miss: Cocktail College
Learn the skills to make a mean drink from the pros
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- Drink
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Crystal Bertholic
Some local trends from one mighty mixologist
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- Drink
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Local Goods: Drink
New products like fire tonic, chai and bitters are bursting onto the Inland Northwest scene
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- Drink
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Best Of: Drink
Cheers to these winners of the Inlander's annual Best Of readers poll
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- Drink
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Insider Insight: Eric Cook
Trends glimpsed from a local sommelier and venue manager
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- Drink
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A Year in Wine Tastings
Sip your way through the year ahead
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- Drink
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Vapor Trail
Four of the best-selling vape pieces for pot smokers
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- Education
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Take Your Pick
Spokane Public Schools' five comprehensive high schools all offer a slightly different flavor for parents to choose from
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- Education
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Christine Johnson
An expert offers three elements impacting Spokane's community-college system
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- Education
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Short On Space
As enrollment grows, area schools plan to solve the problem of overcrowding
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- Education
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INSIDER INSIGHT: John Tomkowiak
Meet the first dean of WSU's Spokane-based medical school
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- Education
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Inland Institutions
More than 80,000 college students study within an 80-mile radius of Spokane, according to Greater Spokane Incorporated. Here's a glance at six of the universities serving these students and the region.
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- Education
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Spokane-Area Private Schools
While many of these private schools have preschools and other programs, this grid focuses on K-12. The information below was provided by the schools.
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- Education
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North Idaho Private Schools
While many of these private schools have preschools and other programs, this grid focuses on K-12. The information below was provided by the schools.
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- Education
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Shape of Things to Come
A University of Idaho researcher is among scientists studying Greenland glaciers to figure out just how fast the world's sea levels might rise
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- Education
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Resisting the Resistance
A WSU professor shows how the secrets to preventing the deadly rise of antibiotic resistance can come down to understanding different cultures
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- Education
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A Ring by Spring?
Research examines how pressure to get married before graduation at Whitworth and other Christian colleges can burden students
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- Education
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Powerful Spirit
A Colville novelist and public intellectual relished her role as a bridge between cultures
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- Food & Restaurants
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Newcomers
Some of the hottest additions to our growing culinary scene
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- Food & Restaurants
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Build a Better Breakfast
Our picks for the most important meal of the day
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- Food & Restaurants
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Mmmmmm... Donuts!
Homer Simpson's favorite food has a foothold in the Inland Northwest
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- Food & Restaurants
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Hotshot Chefs
They're all heating up!
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- Food & Restaurants
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Here's the Beef
Finding the best burgers in the Inland Northwest
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- Food & Restaurants
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Local Goods: Food
There's no place like home, especially when it comes to locally made sauces, mixes, dips and treats
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- Food & Restaurants
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Jason Clark
Meet the CEO of Second Harvest food bank
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- Food & Restaurants
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Perfect Pies (pizza, that is)
Pizzas we see in our dreams
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- Food & Restaurants
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Trendsetters
A guide to Inland Northwest restaurants leading the way into new tastes
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- Food & Restaurants
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Splurge-Worthy
Our list of local fine dining worth every penny
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- Food & Restaurants
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So Much Thai
Thai restaurants are numerous, and among the best dining spots in the Inland Northwest
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- Food & Restaurants
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Super Juice
Healthy sipping in the Inland Northwest
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- Food & Restaurants
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Soup's On!
Japanese ramen revives a familiar soup with fresh format and ingredients
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- Food & Restaurants
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Insider Insight: Megan White
Tips from a food activist
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- Food & Restaurants
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Easy Pickins'
Why getting your hands dirty at local farms is worth the effort
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- Food & Restaurants
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Cream of the Crop
Seven locally produced cheeses worth every creamy calorie
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- Food & Restaurants
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Best Of: Food
Inlander readers have spoken, and these are among their favorite places to eat
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- Food & Restaurants
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A YEAR IN: Foodie Fundraisers
Eating for a cause
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- Nightlife & Bars
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5 Nights Out
Head to these events during the week to stay entertained until the weekend rolls around
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Can't Stop the Music
Some of the hardest-working musicians in the Inland Northwest, plus the venues to catch great live music
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Insider Insight: Renee Fandt
How to enjoy standup comedy in the Inland Northwest
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Playing to Win
How to make the most of a trip to the casino
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Insider Insight: Derrick Oliver
The founder of the "Spokane Doesn't Suck" brand knows what he's talking about
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Best Of: Nightlife
Inlander readers' favorite spots to catch the big game, grab the mic or hit the dancefloor
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- Nightlife & Bars
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Don't Miss: The Shins
The pop-rock favorites play the Knitting Factory
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- Nightlife & Bars
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A Year in Music Fests
Music lovers have a lot of festival options in the Inland Northwest
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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The 5 gnarliest inbounds runs in the Northwest
If you've got the skills and the nerve, here are the runs most likely to have you shaking in your boots
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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ROCK CLIMBING
Take advantage of the area's natural wonders, even indoors
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Skydiving, hang gliding and paragliding
Take to the sky!
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Matt Santangelo
An inside look at Hoopfest from the Zags' veteran
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Ziplines
Wired up and flying
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Yoga Outside the Box
Spokane classes bring posing to the water, the great outdoors... and the pub
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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New to Nature?
How to answer the call of the wild in comfort
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Don't Miss: NCAA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ladies hoops takes over the Spokane Arena come spring 2018
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Local Goods
Go and explore the Inland Northwest with products all made close to home
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Don Kardong
Meet the man behind Bloomsday
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Best Of: Recreation
Inlander readers weigh in on where they like to stay active
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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A Year in Bike Events
The Inland Northwest likes to roll
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- Outdoors & Recreation
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Wild Waters
Whitewater experiences ranging from the serene to the insane
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- Arts & Entertainment
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12 Must-See Shows
Here are a dozen reasons to put the remote down, get off the couch and enjoy being part of a live audience.
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- Arts & Entertainment
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Don't Miss: Terrain
The annual art fest celebrates 10 years
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- Arts & Entertainment
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Ginger Ewing
The Terrain cofounder has ideas on fostering a thriving art scene
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- Arts & Entertainment
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Best Of: Arts
Inlander readers have impeccable taste when it comes to the arts
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- Arts & Entertainment
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Don't Miss: Ric Gendron and Melissa Cole
An incredible artistic collaboration
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- Arts & Entertainment
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So Much to See
Opportunities to experience art abound in the Inland Northwest's galleries
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- Arts & Entertainment
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Raised from the Deep
The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture retells the epic yet familiar story from a passenger's point of view
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- Arts & Entertainment
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A Year in Film Festivals
Sit, screen and see the world
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- Shopping & Style
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Boutiques
14 reasons to shop small, without sacrificing style
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- Shopping & Style
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Menswear
Where to dress your dude
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- Shopping & Style
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INSIDER INSIGHT: Celeste Shaw
An expert shares how to look good in the Inland Northwest
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- Shopping & Style
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SportSwear
Gear up for playing outside
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- Shopping & Style
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Vintage & Consignment
Finding treasures from the past
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- Shopping & Style
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Glasses
When you're ready for a new pair of glasses, these are the places to go
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- Shopping & Style
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Furniture
Deck out your home with these alternatives to big-box stores
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- Shopping & Style
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Housewares
Nine shops with all the decorative accents necessary to make a house a home
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- Shopping & Style
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Insider Insight: Jessica English
Tips from a local wedding planner
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- Shopping & Style
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Toys & Games
You're never too old for some play time
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- Shopping & Style
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Hands On
Local artist Kelsey Jo Johnson's pottery now graces tables across the nation
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- Shopping & Style
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Local Goods: Shopping
These products make perfect gifts for friends and family; treat yourself to some as well!
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- Shopping & Style
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Here for the Hustle
Spokane bagmaker Hustle & Hide has gained a national following for its durable, clean leather designs
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- Shopping & Style
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Don't Miss: Bazaar
A summer arts & crafts fest bringing together the best
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- Shopping & Style
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Best Of: Shopping
Inlander readers weigh in on some of the places they like to spend their paychecks