WASHINGTON STATE MEN…

The first time that pianist Sara Davis Buechner felt what she calls "the real spiritual power" of George Gershwin's music, she was 23 and building a reputation for virtuoso playing on the international concert circuit…

Like the main characters of his latest book, author and journalist Nate Schweber is shaped by his upbringing in the Western United States…

A map of downtown Spokane's east end, circa 1910, would be barely recognizable to most locals today…

Whizzing through West Central Spokane on the back of a scooter, the wind whipping around your face, offers a new perspective to getting around town…

Chase James is ready for his crowning achievement…

Everyone has a list of priorities when searching for a new home: a desirable city near work or family; two or more bedrooms; a chef's kitchen; a fenced yard for the dog…

Soccer is the world's game — the beautiful game — and here in Spokane, it's the Velocity's game…

When I began thinking about the relationship between neighborhoods and food in Spokane, we were still in COVID lockdown and I hadn't been out to eat in over a year…

Before we start, let's get this out of the way: No, it is not a HIPAA violation to ask someone if they've been vaccinated for COVID-19…

On the face of it, the legacy of Jerry Quinn Sr. is simple…

Fifty years ago, in 1972, Spokane was on the threshold of creating one of the most remarkable world's fairs anywhere…

Of all the proposed solutions to Spokane County's emergency shortage of houses, one is glaringly obvious: build more houses…

As preparations begin for the 50th anniversary of EXPO '74 next year, we want to reflect on one of the greatest periods in our history, when the Spokane community somehow pulled together to put on a World's Fair and, at the same time, tackled some of the biggest challenges our community had ever faced…

At its peak, the World's Fair was a chance for cities to wow visitors with massive, awe-inspiring structures that promised a unique vision of the future…

It's been more than three years since COVID began to shake up the world with lockdowns, social distancing and other measures that seem like relics of the past…

Spokane's skyline boasts three iconic buildings…

Imagine this: You're voting on a matter of national significance, you get to the front of the line, and the poll worker asks, "What state are you from?"…

Wylie Hunter refuses to give up…

The story of Expo '74 is packed with dramatic chapters, narrative rabbit holes, heroes like the guy who went by "King," odd icons like the Garbage Goat and gifts that keep on giving like the U.S. Pavilion and Spokane Opera House…

In Spokane County, a single person died of a fentanyl-related overdose in 2018, according to official records…

Blitz opens amid a terrifying conflagration on a nighttime city street…

There's starting off on the right foot, and then there's whatever happened Monday night inside Spokane Arena. The Gonzaga men's basketball team loudly announced itself as a national title contender late on college basketball's opening night with a dominating 101-63 win against Baylor…

Cat owners love their cats, but when it comes to cat pee, they don't want to see it, smell it or — you get the idea…

In January 2024, Stacy Gessler found herself outdoors in below-freezing temperatures at Yellowstone National Park, waiting for just the right sliver of a second to photograph scenes of a pack of wolves as they went about their day…

Brunch…

Vitamin String Quartet…

Art has always been a big part of Jamie Roberts' life…

On Meagan Glubrecht's right forearm is an unmistakable tattoo…

The Great Hall of St. John's Cathedral was abuzz on a recent Monday evening, as musicians chatted, arranged their music stands just so and tuned their instruments in a pleasant cacophony…

Forget cozy season…

Cast a quick glance into the front windows of Francaise and you might wonder if it's a florist shop…

Beverly's has all the physical markings of a traditional fine dining experience: fancy cutlery, a robust wine collection, a menu that's actually a digital tablet and a stunning view…

For some, Luna on Spokane's South Hill is reserved for special occasions…

If you haven't seen the second season of FX's The Bear, this might be a little bit of a spoiler…

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The end for legendary Los Angeles punk band X comes not with a whimper, but with a bang…

Sometimes it can be tough when you get the musical munchies yet struggle to figure out what exactly fits your sonic taste in the moment…

Do you ever think back to the artists you listened to as a teenager and cringe a little?…

With 100 artists performing over two nights, planning your Volume experience may feel daunting…

For Tycho's Scott Hansen, it all comes back to water…

In 1914, English composer Gustav Holst began writing what would become The Planets, a seven-movement orchestral suite inspired by the seven planets in the solar system (minus Earth) and each planet's astrological character…

Some people's favorite day of the year is their birthday…

In a discussion with two Spokane sisters, Maureen Jones (née McKenna) and Sharon Mauch (also née McKenna), we are offered a perspective of two Spokanites who attended Expo '74 nearly every day between the two of them. What was the experience of the IMAX like?…

Politics has long had whisper campaigns, with negative rumors — racial, sexual, criminal — spread secretly by campaigns. Of course, with the advent of the automated robocall, you don't need to be subtle about it anymore.

So it is with a recent robocall against Sandpoint mayoral candidate Shelby Rognstad…

When Ferris teacher Mandy Manning received the National Teacher of the Year award earlier this month, she shook President Donald Trump's hand. Three times…

In his bed at the Spokane Veterans Home, Leonardo "Butch" De Angelis can't escape the killer creeping toward him…

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