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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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Valleyford rancher Justin Owens seeks to reimagine ranching with his Piedmontese cattle

It's calving season at Owens Farms…



  • Food/Food News

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Discover four new coffee spots in and around Spokane

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…



  • Food/Food News

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One month behind the scenes of Spokane's ongoing fight to end the deadly fentanyl crisis

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



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Spokane County Commissioners discuss repurposing surplus land for affordable housing

Earlier this week, Spokane County Commissioner Chris Jordan presented a draft ordinance that could allow the county to sell surplus land at a discount so it can be used for affordable housing…



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10 observations and overreactions after Gonzaga's opening night win over Baylor

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…




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Where to Shop: Spokane Gallery

Spokane Gallery, formerly called Pacific Flyway Gallery, opened in 1985 as a wildlife gallery, selling things like duck stamps and wildlife art…



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Clear the table after a meal and enjoy the camaraderie of a crafty evening

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…



  • Health & Home/Lifestyle

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Capturing and sharing dazzling photos of the natural world is Stacy Gessler's calling

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…



  • Health & Home/Lifestyle

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House of Brunch's executive chef Alex Szambelan is an unexpected champion of the bougiest meal

Brunch…



  • Health & Home/Food & Cooking

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Jamie Roberts of Spokane's Three Birdies Bakery brings an artist's eye to her cookie designs

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



  • Health & Home/Food & Cooking

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Fulfilling a lifelong wish for a house and a home on a beloved mountain

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



  • Health & Home/Home

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Spokane Valley City Council continues debate over Merkel’s actions, and highlights the costs

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…



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The Childhood Cancer Coalition eases the disease's burden on Inland Northwest families, one kindness at a time

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




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As she takes the lead at River City Youth Ops, Kate Burke hopes to reinvigorate the organization where she got her start

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…




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Light A Lamp works to support Inland Northwest students who struggle with anxiety and depression, one act of kindness at a time

Angella Southerly believes that a single act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to change someone's life…




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Spokane Youth Symphony celebrates 75 years with 'Diamond Jubilee'

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…




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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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After more than two decades, acclaimed artist Ben Joyce is getting his first proper gallery exhibition

"There's a million things I want to do," says Ben Joyce…




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Annual Manual 2024: Explore the Inland Northwest

Think about the last time you went on a trip, whether halfway around the globe or just an hour or two away by car…




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Even if you've misheard bon appétit as "bone apple tea," Francaise can be an entry point into elevated, French-inspired cuisine

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



  • Dining Out Guide

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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…



  • Dining Out Guide

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315 Cuisine balances its storied past with new flavors and thoughtful flourishes

Maybe it's the spirits of past prostitutes or the guardianship of saintly nuns, but walking into 315 Cuisine in Coeur d'Alene feels, well, different…



  • Dining Out Guide

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Sorella creates its own world by filling forgotten moments with charm, surprise and delight

Don't judge a book by its cover…



  • Dining Out Guide

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Wait, snowsport season is here again? Yep. And our five local resorts are set to welcome you back up top

49° NORTH Nestled inside the Colville National Forest, you'll find 49° North Mountain Resort, Eastern Washington's largest ski resort at more than 2,300 acres…




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X's John Doe on the band's final album, punk roots and staying creative as an older artist

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




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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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Here's why I love Glass Animals so f---ing much

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




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The Get Up Kids tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their seminal album, Something to Write Home About

"What became of everyone I used to know?…




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

"It was always absolute madness."…




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Tycho's Scott Hansen looks for balance between nature and technology on Infinite Health

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




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Q&A: Judas Priest drummer Scott Travis discusses the new album Invincible Shield before the band plays Spokane Arena

Leather…




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Allen Stone's intimate annual Stone Family Field Trip fosters a sense of communal belonging

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




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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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On W.A.S.P. and what it means to be a shock rock band in 2024

I'm watching a pale, androgynous figure gyrate on an oversized, grainy tube TV in 1998…




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Spokane teacher trio Betsy Rogue brings Lilith Fair flair to its debut album, Love or Fear

Some folks like to mockingly say "those who can't do, teach."…




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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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Listen (or don't) to an outrageous robocall against a Sandpoint mayoral candidate


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…




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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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It's awesome when your kids are able to make you #breakfast that is as good as this! (Now they just need to work on cleaning up!)

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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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I've been to my fair share of breweries, but #steamwhistle ranks right up there. There's not many other breweries that only do *one thing* but do it so well.

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Best place to catch up with Santa 1:1? Quigley's by far...

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