Tucked away in Spokane’s West Plainsest plains area in North Spokane lies the Hamilton Studio. Once a Catholic church, the space is now a professional […]
Public Camping: Banned
On October 27th, just eight days before Election Day, Spokane City Council unanimously passed the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, giving Spokane Police officers discretion to offer services or citations to suspects found camping on or obstructing public property. During an interview, Spokane Chief of Police Kevin Hall discussed how the new ordinance changes officers’ standard procedures and, primarily, their discretion to issue disciplinary measures to violators. “With the previous ordinance, we had zero treatment engagements,”said Hall. “Since this ordinance came into effect…It’s been 10 days, we’ve had 34 successful engagements. I think that’s because they realize the expectations have changed.” While community members debate the policy’s effectiveness, Hall argues that enforcement must be measured against its human impact. “Most…
Cultivating Plant Community
Hands-on learning meets beauty at Spokane Community College’s plant shop:…
A Tribute to the Native Collective
The Spokane Tribe community has been struggling to cope with…
From Degree to Studio
Jenn Marquis’s “kodak,” a term photographers use to describe their…
Vox Populi: What is a holiday tradition your family has?
[caption id="attachment_4082" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Shanley Shoupe : “We open Christmas…
Homemade Ravioli Recipe
Ravioli: - Bag of Frozen Ravioli - Bread Crumbs (1…
Biology students visit the Pacific Ocean for annual three day field trip
Caroline Rhoads The Communicator This spring, Students and teachers spent…
Top five Spokane photo spots
These days, it’s all about having an aesthetically pleasing Instagram…
Yuzen: A taste of traditional Japan in Spokane
Often, the culture behind a restau- rant and…
Alliance Club’s Daring Vision
The Alliance Club is a student-led club on the SFCC campus located in the Student Union Building, room 17-125 is not only a safe space […]
The Reclaim Project is Helping People From Their Past
The mistakes of the past never seem to stay behind the people who make them. The shadows of those mistakes often loom large over the […]