Nestled in the heart of downtown Spokane, Zola is more than just a bar; it’s an establishment where the sounds of live music fill 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…
Urban boarding vs. Snowboarding
[wzslider autoplay="true"][gallery ids="497,498,499"] Winter brings people out to spend…
CCS softball looks to compete for the NWAC title
Spokane Sasquatch women’s softball has their goal set on the…
Snapshots of The Communicator’s first year
[caption id="attachment_5024" align="alignnone" width="3271"] The first cover of the yet-to-be-named…
Helpful tools aid online learning
Photo | Corbin Willmorth With the current COVID-19 pandemic, learning…
Local Record Shop or Portal to the Past?
In an era where music is often just a click away, one record store remains a portal to the past. 4000 Holes, Spokane’s longest-standing vinyl […]
Where The Sidewalk Ends
Business owners in downtown continue to adapt to the presence of homeless individuals in the area, balancing compassion with maintaining a safe and welcoming environment […]
Spotlight: Spokane’s South Hill Perry District
Eat, drink, shop, play. A hip, up-and-coming residential area located on Spokane’s South Hill is alive with a row of unique businesses, serving a diverse […]