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Powered by Plants: New Year, new you – why not new plant-based diet?

Tue., Dec. 31, 2019

The first question I hear when I tell people I’m vegan is usually “why” – and, yes, the stereotype is true. I tell

News >  Spokane

‘Death is ordinary on the streets’: Spokane, Portland serial killers show need for shelters

Sun., Oct. 20, 2019

Robert Lee Yates is known to have murdered at least 13 women sex workers in the Lilac City. And while many had the good fortune of never meeting him, his presence was still an overwhelming threat. A menace that eventually led to the creation of Spokane’s premier homeless shelter for women, Hope House on Third Avenue.

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More frights await in theaters this fall

Thu., Sept. 5, 2019

Summer’s almost over. The days are getting shorter. Pumpkin spice is in the air. Orange and black-themed stores are opening in once-vacant buildings. Yep. It’s nearly Halloween.

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Trumpeter Larry Jess has been finding ‘the sound’ for 50 years with the Spokane Symphony

Sun., Sept. 1, 2019

When musician Larry Jess gathers his trumpet, it’s like a meeting between old friends – inseparable as the day is long, but still excited to make the acquaintance. Similar to a handshake, Jess works his way into it: first, by finding a tune through just the mouth piece. Then, with half of the instrument assembled.

A&E >  Books

Author Ben Goldfarb brings his message of beaver admiration to Northwest Passages stage

Sun., Sept. 1, 2019

Ben Goldfarb will discuss his PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award-winning book “Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” with the Northwest Passages Book Club on Sept. 18.

News >  Spokane

Crash video from ‘Cops’ captured Spokane sheriff’s chase that spurred investigations and county settlement

Sat., Aug. 31, 2019

Austen Sullivan ended up unconscious and jailed after his bicycle and a Spokane sheriff deputy’s cruiser collided. Video from that night captured a controversy that spurred investigations and a county payout.

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Still down the rabbit hole for ‘The Matrix’ 20 years later

Thu., Aug. 29, 2019

All it took was a red pill. A plunge down the rabbit hole. A slowing of time while a man dodges bullets. We were hooked. And still are.

News >  Spokane

$10,000 on the line as Spangle hosts world mechanical bull riding finals

Fri., Aug. 23, 2019

On Saturday, from about noon to 7 p.m., the Harvester Restaurant in the small town of Spangle, about 20 minutes south of Spokane along U.S. Highway 195, will be transformed into a bull-riding mecca. More than a dozen cowboys and cowgirls will show the world what it’s like to be a real-life Urban Cowboy.

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How to avoid meat at Pig Out: Options for vegetarians and vegans

Thu., Aug. 22, 2019

Don’t let the name ruin the fun: Pig out in the Park isn’t all about the pigs. Or the meats. In fact, in the food festival’s 40 years in Spokane, some might consider it decidedly vegetarian-friendly, with mounds of desserts, appetizers and all things deep fried, including mac and cheese.

News >  Spokane

Spokane-raised Jody Zellman looks to find his way into his hometown paper’s pages

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 21, 2019

Jody Zellman, 31, is one of 10 artists Spokesman-Review readers will soon put through the wringer. Beginning Wednesday, they’ll vote to select a comic strip that sees permanent play in the Spokane funny pages, either daily or in Sunday circulation. Unlike his competition, Zellman is the only artist from Spokane – or Washington, for that matter – and the only artist who’s “independent.”

A&E >  Food

Powered by Plants: Where to purchase plant-based products in Spokane

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2019

Like an 18th century sailor mapping out a series of Caribbean islands on a rum-running escapade, vegans and vegetarians will often ping-pong around a city bouncing from store to store in search of their preferred plant-based fix. A true first world problem.

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‘It’s like time traveling’: Museum devoted to prolific photographers of Wallace history to open Sunday

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 17, 2019

The picture is so clear, the detail so crisp, you can easily count the wrinkles under his eyes. Especially the ones at the sides, fanning outward like tiny crow’s feet.

News >  Spokane

‘One of the most iconic houses in Wallace’ burns down

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 16, 2019

A historic home at 301 Cedar St. in Wallace, Idaho, burned down after catching fire Friday.

A&E >  Food

‘It’s made us better brewers’: Hard seltzer water is gaining in popularity among younger drinkers

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 13, 2019

For the past few springs and summers, hard seltzer water has been swallowing up a sizable chunk of beer and wine market share nationwide, and, more importantly, it has found itself in the hands of young, health-focused, thirsty connoisseurs.

A&E >  Movies

Film finds a ‘Home Sweet Home’ in Spokane area

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 12, 2019

Amy Lillard, executive director of Washington Filmworks, the nonprofit that manages the Motion Picture Competitiveness program, said the Spokane area is, so far this year, the preferred destination for films shooting in Washington, with four movies in the works.

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ZZ Top cancels Aug. 17 Northern Quest show, citing illness

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 8, 2019

Bad news, sharp dressed fans: ZZ Top won’t be playing in Spokane after all. Citing an illness to drummer Frank Beard, the trio announced Thursday that it’s bowing out of its scheduled Aug. 17 stop at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Man’s body pulled from Spokane River north of Greenacres Thursday afternoon

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 2, 2019

Spokane County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday pulled a man’s body from the Spokane River near Barker Road, north of Greenacres.

News >  Spokane

Weather service warns of potential for wildfires to sprout heading into the weekend

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 2, 2019

A Red Flag Warning will be in affect until about 8 p.m. Friday evening, the NWS tweeted. Strong winds are expected throughout the afternoon, with gusts up to 30 mph.

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Review: High-energy Disturbed and In This Moment rock and shock at Spokane Arena

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 1, 2019

Equal parts shocking and exhilarating, Wednesday night hit an early climax right about the time In This Moment lead singer Maria Brink – channeling every ounce of influence possible from the stage presence and bravado of Alice Cooper – climbed to the top of a podium.

News >  Spokane

Medical examiner rules Richard Coffee died of drowning; family still seeks answers in mysterious death

UPDATED: Tue., July 30, 2019

A 56-year-old man whose body was found floating in the Spokane River near the Division Street Bridge after spending weeks in the water died of drowning, the Spokane County Medical Examiner said Monday.

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Jeremy Hansen selling Spokane restaurants after accepting executive chef job in Philadelphia

UPDATED: Tue., July 30, 2019

Prolific Spokane chef Jeremy Hansen is headed to Philadelphia early next month after accepting an offer to be an executive chef.

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Powered By Plants: Slicing vegan cheese, which ones are the best?

UPDATED: Wed., July 31, 2019

Like hundreds of thousands of Americans who’ve taken the plunge, I became vegan for animals and the environment, not my own health. In fact, in the year since – after a decade being vegetarian – I think I’ve gained weight. But I’ve also come to terms with my diet’s shortcomings.

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‘Now we are in coffee land’: Deborah Di Bernardo travels to Rwanda in search of industry’s next big bean

UPDATED: Wed., July 31, 2019

As the owner of Roast House Coffee in North Spokane and First Avenue Coffee downtown, Deborah Di Bernardo is not only judging on taste, consistency and freshness. She also is looking behind the bean: Where did it come from? Is it organic? Sustainable? Did women grow it – and, if not, how can she help make sure they do?

News >  Spokane

Travis Rivers, longtime EWU professor and Spokesman-Review classical music critic, dies at 81

UPDATED: Mon., July 29, 2019

Travis Suttle Rivers, a retired Eastern Washington University music professor and prolific critic of the Spokane Symphony, covering hundreds of performances for the Spokesman-Review, died Sunday, July 21. He was 81.

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Vegfest offers lifestyle inspiration

Mon., July 29, 2019

From the diverse cast of speakers and presenters, who shared plant-based recipes and tips for a vegan lifestyle – including a particularly fit and energetic vegan bodybuilder – to vendors selling plant-based food, products and apparel, Vegfest was all about change.