In an era when digital technology often creates more isolation than connection, a new space in downtown Spokane is working to reverse that trend. The […]
Spokane Chiefs: More Than Just Hockey
For decades, the Spokane Chiefs have been part of Spokane’s local identity, connecting families, youth hockey programs and small businesses across the city. As members of the Western Hockey League, the Spokane Chiefs bring players from across North America, but the organization’s work extends beyond the game. Through youth programs, school partnerships and local outreach, the Chiefs’ association emphasizes community involvement and the lives of players as much as competition. Jake Toporowski, former player of the Chiefs from 2014-2017 and now assistant coach, talked about his time playing and how it led to his current position. “When I was playing junior hockey, it was some of the best years of my life,” Toporowski said. “Just from the guys you play…
Reclaiming Ancestral Knowledge One Doula at a Time
The Həłmxiłp Indigenous Birth Justice staff say that childbirth is…
Future Artists in the Present
From Sasha Barrett's ceramic drones to David Harper Clemons’ metal…
The Riverkeepers and the River
The Spokane River has been the heart and lifeblood of…
Students learn to decorate on a budget
Nowadays, decorating seems much more difficult. There are so many…
Students shoulder the shift to exclusively online learning
Megan Jones remembers the passion of performing. After all, it’s…
Picking up the Pieces
Following the recently passed “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, Spokane’s…
Where Family Roots Run Deep, Flowers Bloom
Just a stone’s throw from the Washington-Idaho border, something vibrant has once again taken root at the newly opened Vicki’s Garden Center — and it’s […]
Chancellor faces reality of diagnosis
After 10 years with Spokane Colleges, two serving as Chancellor, Kevin Brockbank faces challenges following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Brockbank was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
BSU unites
The Black Student Union Club (BSU) is building a diversity driven community in one of the the least diverse cities in the state. According to […]