Since 1976, the nonprofit Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has been advocating to save old places from oblivion…

It doesn't take long for a really old building to fall apart…

It starts raining just as two trucks hauling juvenile salmon arrive near the end of a gravel road at Chief Joseph Dam in the Central Washington town of Bridgeport on Friday, May 6…

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…

In the weeks leading up to Election Day, local officials are required by law to perform what's known as a "logic and accuracy" test on the ballot counting machines…

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…

Tucked inside a nondescript building on Washington State University's Pullman campus is a bank holding an abundance of the world's wealth, where row after row of temperature-controlled filing cabinets store something far more precious than savings bonds or artwork: seeds…

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…

Richard Weatherly has always had time on his side…

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

Fear is an instinctive, innate biological response that's kept humans safe for many millennia…

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…

In the early morning of June 10, 2015, Dennis Platz woke up to go open the gate to his Colbert property and let in his neighbor, Dan Carver, who planned to borrow a field sprayer…

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…

It's a Sunday in late August, eight days before the last American soldier will leave Afghanistan…

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

Alexander Kulabukhov is up at 5 am on Feb. 24, jolted awake by the explosions in his neighborhood…

It's October 22, 2001, and I'm standing on a crowded Key Arena concourse…

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

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…

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?"…

Spokane owes its existence to bridges…

It's calving season at Owens Farms…

Whether you're a cross-town commuter, a parent chauffeuring kids or checking off a list of errands around town, stopping to get your favorite beverage can add a bit of happiness to a busy day…

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…

There's no doubt it's fun to get together with friends and family and catch up on one another's lives during the holidays…

Ask Spokane family physician David Ward about choosing vitamin supplements, and he first offers his best advice: You may not need any…

Brunch…

Planning for our Health & Home holiday issue began way back in July and focused on what we thought was easily the most meaningful element of the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons — enjoying celebrations with friends and family!…

For as long as I can remember, winter has been my favorite season…

Last week, Spokane Valley released details about how much the city’s multiple investigations into City Council member Al Merkel have cost. At the Nov. 5 Spokane Valley City Council meeting, an expense report on the agenda stated that two independent investigations found Merkel has displayed a pattern of intimidation and hostile interactions with the city’s workforce, and disregarded the Council’s Governance Manual and Washington state laws despite receiving extensive training on public records rules…

The number of people requesting food from Partners INW, previously called Spokane Valley Partners, has increased by about 370% in the last five years, says Calvin Coblentz, CEO of the nonprofit organization…

For Kate Burke, stepping into her role as the executive director of River City Youth Ops this June marked the start of a new phase for herself and the organization…

The estimates vary — 32 million adults?…

Each year, hundreds of organizations throughout the Inland Northwest work hard to ensure that everyone in our community is healthy, happy and whole…

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

OCT. 4-13 INTO THE WOODS…

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

SEPT. 27-28 REFLECTING IN COLOR…

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…

SEPT. 21 AN EVENING WITH JESS WALTER AND THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY…

THROUGH OCT. 24 PROVOCATIVE BEAUTY: SELECTIONS FROM THE ART COLLECTION OF DRS…

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…