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Spokane artist Chris Bovey opens Vintage Print + Neon storefront, studio and workshop in the Garland District

Chris Bovey's new shop on Garland Avenue isn't technically open on Tuesday, but it's too enjoyably warm and sunny on a late September afternoon to keep the roll-up door along the sidewalk closed…



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Gonzaga notches a critical win versus Kentucky in Spokane Arena

After a tough loss at Texas, the Zags bounced back in a big way On Sunday evening, all eyes in college basketball were on Spokane Arena, where a battle between “new blood” Gonzaga and the bluest of blue bloods Kentucky went down. A fervent fanbase stoked on by two-plus decades of increasing success, against a team that has been at the top of the sport since time immemorial…




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An artist's touch revives a historic Spokane home

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…



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FriendChips captures chipmunks in the office, playing poker and drinking Nutz Lite

When Christie Pierce took a photo of a chipmunk named Mr. Stubbs at her Valleyford home, making it appear as if he was playing cards with drink tickets she received at a casino night, she didn't expect it to catalyze the creation of a niche wildlife photography business…



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Retired veteran Richard Weatherly has been making grandiose clocks for over 20 years

Richard Weatherly has always had time on his side…



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Forty years ago this week, MTV changed everything in the music business

It's obvious now, but when MTV first launched 40 years ago this summer, the idea was relatively novel that a musical artist would feel compelled to make mini-movie versions of their songs…



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We asked more than 65 local politicians if they were vaccinated for COVID-19. Here's what they said

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…



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Eastern Washington ranching mogul Cody Easterday wagered hundreds of millions of dollars on the price of beef. He lost.

By Lee van der Voo, High Country News…



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How Spokane — and America — cranked its simmering housing mess into a raging boil

How does a cute little town like Spokane — once famous for its low cost of living — have a spike in housing prices and rental costs sharp enough to make it the star of a New York Times story about our ridiculous spike in rents and housing costs?…



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Spokane home values just officially skyrocketed, and not everyone is happy about it

When property assessments were mailed to Spokane County homeowners earlier this month, the average home was valued a whopping 31 percent higher than the year before…



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Spokane had a mini-renaissance in the 1970s; let's recapture some of that magic as we celebrate the World's Fair and plan for future success

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…



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School board elections across the nation are being stormed by conservatives demanding more 'parental rights' — including Spokane Valley's Central Valley School District

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…



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He got caught with 75 pounds of marijuana in Idaho, but Coeur d'Alene's Wylie Hunter says the justice system was so corrupted and poorly managed that his record should be cleared

Wylie Hunter refuses to give up…



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FALL ARTS: Music Events

SEPT. 28 SPOKANE SYMPHONY: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD – LEGENDS OF NEW ORLEANS…




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Lake City Playhouse kicks off a milestone season with an edgy musical about the proximity of good and evil

In July, Lake City Playhouse staged Oliver!, the first production to be held on its own stage in four years…




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The Blue Door Theatre champions improv theater basics to build community during its relocation to downtown Spokane

There are only three rules in improv: Be mentally present in the scene, always make your scene partner look good, and approach every scene with a "yes and..." mentality…




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Prolific Spokane poet Stephen Pitters is constantly inspired and constantly writing

When conjuring an image of a poet in your mind, you might imagine a brooding, isolated academic type…




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Luna's 30-year legacy is thanks to its caring staff and unending passion for customer service

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



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Frank Turner chats about music universality, his new album Undefeated and being an “angry man”

Folk punk hits different in the UK…




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Spokane's relentlessly gigging Snacks at Midnight shows off its eclectic rock sound on What You Think You Want

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…




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Volume Music Festival unveils its venues and schedule for 2024

Local music fans can finally start planning their Volume weekend (Sept. 13-14) as the schedule for the 2024 festival is now live on volumespokane.com. The two-day festival is packed with 100 mostly local bands and hordes of excited Spokanites, ready to witness Volume's epic comeback…




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The Basics of Attending Volume Music Festival 2024

A few things to know before heading to the relaunched fest. This weekend Volume Music Festival returns from hibernation to deliver two nights jam packed with 100 artists across 10 stages. It's a de facto sampler platter for the Spokane and Northwest music scene…




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The Spokane-centric musical festival Volume returns after five-year hiatus

"It was always absolute madness."…




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Volume Music Festival kicked off its return with a Chameleon pre-party

The two-day festival kicks off today and it's not too late to get your tickets As Volume Music Festival emerges from a five-year hiatus, local music fans should plan to show out for their favorite hometown bands this weekend. (And discover new favorites along the way!)…




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A superlative recap of Volume Music Festival 2024

Highlights from a music-packed weekend in downtown Spokane Volume Musical Festival 2024 began about a week ago with a rockin' pre-show at the Chameleon and concluded Saturday with a night full of performances from local and regional talent, but we're still reminiscing on all of the good times…




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The Indigo Girls enjoy renewed interest after music featured in three recent films, including their own documentary

Last year, summer belonged to "Barbenheimer," the simultaneous theatrical release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer…




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Music for Observations pairs live electronic music with stargazing at WSU's Jewett Observatory

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…




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Portland indie rock standout MAITA sonically sorts through her desires on Want

Lives are centered on continually getting what we need to survive…




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The songs of Expo ’74: “Come join the fun, magic and muuuusic!”

As the 40th anniversary of Expo ’74 approaches, we’ve been poring through over old photos, memorabelia and news coverage from the time. We’ll have more in print in the coming weeks, but print just can’t capture one amazing part of Expo — the music…




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No, Council President Stuckart should not be deleting important voicemails about city business


When City Council President Ben Stuckart told Attorney Laura McAloon he would not be willing to support her for city attorney this week, he cited two reasons: The first was her interactions with the independent investigator looking into the city's police chief scandal, which partly led to the investigator watering down key findings from her report. But the second was a "nasty" voicemail that McAloon sent to Stuckart's personal cellphone, where she allegedly called him a liar. 

In other words, a single voicemail had become a crucial part of the story.

On August 2, the Inlander made a records request intending to obtain that voicemail, and other recent voicemails from or to McAloon from city leaders during that period…




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An inaccurate, right-wing clickbait video prompted death threats to 2018's National Teacher of the Year


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…




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After an Inlander article about her links to conspiracy theory websites, Rep. Jenny Graham responds with profanity, threats and another conspiracy website

State Rep. Jenny Graham (R-Spokane) called me on my cellphone the day the Inlander published my story about her unwittingly linking to conspiracy theory posts on Facebook. I called her back immediately — while she was still leaving a voicemail — and was greeted with two blasts of profanity. "You cocksucker!…



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Spokane health district boss calls cops on staff for recording meeting about cuts

After seeing our report last week on two leaders being escorted out of Spokane Regional Health District amidst further cuts to leadership, Amelia Clark, the head boss there, called the cops to file a report on her staff for sharing a recording of what she said during a meeting. Clark, the district's administrative officer, specified during a call to the nonemergency Crime Check number on Monday that she wanted an officer to come take her report in person at the health district, despite such reports typically being taken over the phone…



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Haven't been to this intimate of a show in a long time... So great to see @rgenauer and the @assemblyofdust after #agreatlongwhile. Saw #Strangefolk a ton of times in the early 2000s between Chicago and Vermont

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No snow, but a ridiculously cold walk along #lakemichigan

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Got my Christmas gift all setup. Who needs a tree taken down? ;) #graduatedfromelectric #futurelumberjack #thanksliz

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You were a good car, my little #VWGolf... Unfortunately I went for a 6-speed (@asparagusdesign didn't want any part) and you got recalled for Diesel emissions. I'd buy another if I could (though I'd go automatic and a sportwagen). #vwtdi #vwbu

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A beautiful #nofilter kind of day at @virtuecider. Why is it ~60 degrees F in Michigan during February, though? :snowflake::sunny:

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Charity Gayle: The worship music phenomenon offering Endless Praise




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Sweet Sorrows For India: Acoustic duo Sweet Sorrows to visit India

Acoustic duo Sweet Sorrows to visit India




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Deerhunter - Microcastle / Weird Era Continued (Kranky)

If you've ever read the blog of Deerhunter, you probably realize that wild mood swings and prolificness are just par for the course. Brandon Cox has written epic rants and then apologize (or not), laying out feelings and thoughts in words that sometimes just seem like a grab for attention. At the same time that he does this, he posts new original songs (often under his solo guise Atlas Sound, which also released an album on Kranky earlier this year), videos, and mixes. Band member Lockett Pundt also releases songs there under the name Lotus Plaza, and he'll also release an album on Kranky next year. Needless to say, the group stays busy.




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Ursula Bogner - Recordings 1969-1988 (Faitiche)

While on a flight a couple years back, electronic musician Jan Jelinek started talking to a fellow by the name of Sebastian Bogner. He worked for a pharmaceutical company, and after some discussion disclosed that his mother used to like to "play around with synthesizers." As it turned out, that was kind of an understatement, because his mother (Ursula Bogner) actually was so into electronic music that she had a room in their house when he was growing up that was dedicated to playing. Over time, his mother (who was also a scientist within a pharmaceutical company) recorded different tracks and they pretty much went unheard.




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'American Idol': Viewers Are Enraged After Fan-Favorite Is Eliminated Following a Twist

On the Disney Night, the Top 10 of the current season 19 hit the stage to sing Disney classics with host Ryan Seacrest announcing Arthur Gunn, the runner-up of season 18, as the Comeback winner.




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Pete Davidson 'Really Excited' for Elon Musk's 'SNL' Hosting Gig Despite Fellow Cast's Criticisms

The 'Trainwreck' actor is looking forward to the upcoming episode which will see the Tesla boss as a host although some of his co-stars are seemingly not happy with the casting.



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'The Masked Singer' Recap: Robopine Is Unmasked in 'Spicy 6' Episode

In the new outing of the hit FOX show which is titled 'Spicy 6', 'This Is Us' actress Chrissy Metz joins as a guest panelist with the Yeti being the night's first performer.



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Get the Official First Look at Cast of HBO's 'House of the Dragon'

The network shares a look at Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Prince Daemon Targaryen, Lord Corlys Velaryon, a.k.a. The Sea Snake, as well as Otto Hightower and his daughter Alicent.



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"The Last Letter from Your Lover" - cast: Felicity Jones, Shailene Woodley, Callum Turner, Nabhaan Rizwan, Joe Alwyn, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Appleton, Christian Brassington, Alice Orr-Ewing, Lee Knight, Zoe Boyle, Ben Cross, Diana Kent

Release date : July 23, 2021
Synopsis : Based on the best-selling novel by Jojo Moyes, "The Last Letter From Your Lover" follows Ellie (Felicity Jones), a young ...




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"Rogue Hostage" - cast: Tyrese Gibson, Holly Taylor, John Malkovich, Michael Jai White, Leslie Stratton, Christopher Backus

Release date : June 11, 2021
Synopsis : "Rogue Hostage" follows single father and former Marine Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson), who is struggling to adjust to life with ...




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The Weeknd Dominates 2021 Billboard Music Awards With 16 Nominations

The 'Blinding Lights' hitmaker leads the nominees for the upcoming Billboard Music Awards by grabbing a total of 16 nods including the coveted title of Top Artist.




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Billie Eilish Admits to Feeling 'Vulnerable' Releasing 'Your Power' and Its Music Video

In the music video of her new track, the 19-year-old seven-time Grammy winner is seen sitting alone on a mountain with a large snake wrapping itself around her body.