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Brewery turned recording studio, J-Bones Musicland, to kick off 2024 live concert series with Braley, Kye

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 25, 2024

J-Bones Musicland, the brewery turned recording studio in east Spokane, will start its 2024 live concert series with local artists Blake Braley and Aspen Kye on Saturday.

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Review: Charley Crockett brings country traditions to present day at Knitting Factory show

UPDATED: Fri., April 22, 2022

The last time singer-songwriter Charley Crockett visited Spokane, the venue that played host to his swaggering brand of traditional country and blues was a little different from the one he found himself in on Wednesday night at the Knitting Factory. “The last time I was here, I played at Lucky You Lounge,” he said.

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Jango’s new ‘Espresso and Shine’ explores isolation, pride and fear

Thu., Nov. 26, 2020

In 10 minutes of music that’s as fresh and energizing as the album’s central symbol, Spokane hip-hop artist Jango explores themes of togetherness, isolation and pride versus fear in his latest release, “Espresso and Shine.” Navigating dizzy and deep soundscapes sculpted by executive producer Benn Suede, Jango (born Elijah Kilborn) muses.

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A need for speed: From Switchback Railway to Kingda Ka, roller coasters have reached new heights

Wed., Aug. 12, 2020

Since the stateside start of the Switchback Railway roller coaster at Coney Island in 1884, the evolution of the thrill-ride authority has quite literally been taken to new heights across its 100-plus-year history.

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Sense of community: CorpoRat Records’ new album features local music

UPDATED: Fri., May 1, 2020

Part of what makes local music so special is how its sounds and sonic attitudes are so tied to the community that raised it. This is no different for the music coming out of Spokane’s homegrown independent label, CorpoRat Records, where its newest release owes its existence to the community in a more direct way.

News >  Spokane

Pair of LC juniors help coordinate distribution of food, supplies to students in need

Thu., April 30, 2020

Working with the school’s booster club through their DECA class, Lewis and Clark High School juniors Tatum Getchell and Ruby O’Neil have coordinated the school’s process of distributing food and personal items to LC students and families in need.

News >  Spokane

Family with Spokane roots creates Journey music video that’s a pandemic viral hit

Sun., April 26, 2020

The Heller family’s shot-for-shot recreation of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” music video has now eclipsed 1.2 million total views and become one of the viral video sensations of the pandemic.

News >  Spokane

Ferris seniors make memories at John Krasinski’s virtual prom

UPDATED: Tue., April 21, 2020

Ferris High School senior Will Clements had no reason to expect anything but an unceremonious end to his school experience without a prom. Instead, he got to distance and dance with a date in front of The Jonas Brothers, Chance the Rapper and Billie Eilish, all thanks to John Krasinski of television hit The Office.

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Coronavirus brings quiet to The S-R newsroom: Plants, vending machines, supplies left behind as journalists work from home

UPDATED: Mon., April 20, 2020

Since adopting social distancing and remote working measures, the coronavirus has led to COVID-19 quietness in workplaces across downtown Spokane. Unfortunately, we can’t go into those buildings and note the changes because of quarantine orders.

News >  Business

DoubleTree offers isolated workers affordable working holiday

UPDATED: Fri., April 17, 2020

If working remotely has become too remote during the cornavirus pandemic, the DoubleTree hotel in downtown Spokane has a solution.

News >  Spokane

Water Cooler: Everybody plays the Aprils Fools’ sometime

Tue., March 31, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Spokane comedians remind us why it’s so important to keep laughing in these difficult times.

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April Fools’ Day at home: Here are 9 lighthearted pranks

UPDATED: Wed., April 1, 2020

With the arrival of April Fools’ Day and a need for laughter, here are a few lighthearted pranks to keep the spirit up in a coronavirus quarantine. Happy April Fool’s Day!

News >  Spokane

‘I can’t see them struggle’: Spokane steakhouse owner distributes meals to laid-off staff

Fri., March 27, 2020

Even while its doors are shut, its wine selections stand untouched and its distinctive piano sits silent, Churchill’s Steakhouse owner Bill Alles refuses to let the struggles of the business become the plight of the people who helped run it.

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Continue your virtual tour of the local music scene

UPDATED: Fri., March 27, 2020

More time in lockdown means more time to explore the lush melodies, messages and movements that make up the Lilac City’s local music scene. Here are some of our community’s own musical artists who keep us entertained in isolation.

News >  Spokane

No prom or graduation? High school seniors worry they may lose what they’ve eagerly anticipated for years

Mon., March 23, 2020

A six-week-long break from in-person school activities amid coronavirus concerns may turn out to have just been an abrupt and unceremonious end if officials determine it won’t be safe to return to school at all before the end of the school year.

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Let local music provide soundtrack to life in the time of coronavirus

UPDATED: Thu., March 19, 2020

Just because we’re on a hiatus from normal life, it doesn’t mean we have to be on a hiatus from quality local music. Even without their live shows lighting up local venues, the products of the Spokane music scene and their diverse streaming selections are still here to keep quarantine from sounding dull.

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From the land of fire: Colin Hay is raising funds for firefighters in Australia

Thu., March 5, 2020

If it seems like Colin Hay was just in Spokane, you’re not wrong. The 66-year-old former Men at Work frontman performed at Northern Quest in May backed by his wife, singer Cecilia Noël, and a top-notch band of Latinx musicians.

Sports >  High school sports

Swim and dive: Jennifer Hochwalk leads Cheney to unbeaten league season

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 26, 2020

From depths of difficulty to diving-board-high heights, Cheney High School swim and dive coach Jennifer Hochwalt has never lost the passion for the sport that she loves.

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Family-owned music stores keep Spokane sounding good

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020

There’s something about the charm and personality of a family-owned music store. Here’s a quick tour of some of the local shops around town who keep Spokane sounding so good.

News >  Spokane

‘It’s chocolate. It’s consistent happiness’: Spokandy plays a special role on Valentine’s Day

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020

“It’s chocolate. It’s consistent happiness. We’re selling something fun and that people enjoy,” said Spokandy owner Todd Davis.

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Dishman Hills is L.R. Montgomery’s muse and labor of love

Thu., Feb. 13, 2020

For Dishman Hills Conservancy artist L.R. Montgomery, his Valentine’s Day showcase, “Valentine’s Day Art Adventure,” will be a tribute to doing the job he loves at the place he loves.

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Review: ‘Thank you for the gift of tonight,’ Wynonna says at the Bing Crosby Theater

Fri., Jan. 24, 2020

Wynonna Judd is still only as standard as her fiery red hair. The dynamic country icon, now credited simply as Wynonna, played her first show of the new decade alongside the Big Noise band at the Bing Crosby Theater on Thursday evening.

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Kevin Smith’s ‘Jay & Silent Bob Rebooted’ is an affectionate love letter to … Kevin Smith

Thu., Jan. 16, 2020

Across a three-hour show Wednesday evening that combined Kevin Smith’s latest star-studded feature with a marathon-style Q&A, Smith and original star Jason “Jay” Mewes presented “Jay & Silent Bob Rebooted” at the Fox as part of their 60-plus-city “Reboot Roadshow” tour.

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Review: Eric Johnson’s signature guitar sound defines ‘Classics: Present and Past’ night at Bing

Thu., Jan. 9, 2020

Eric Johnson came armed with a new band, a new album and the same genre-defying virtuosity when his “Classics: Present and Past” tour stopped at the Bing Crosby Theater on Wednesday evening.

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Cracking the code: Founder David Lowery talks nearly 40 years of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven

Thu., Jan. 2, 2020

David Lowery, whose influential work with Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker defined the alternative sound of the 1990s, is bringing both of his groups to Lucky You Lounge with support from local rock combo Buffalo Jones on Sunday evening.