The Bloomsday race is a huge part of Spokane history but it’s not stopping this year. Many people train year after year for this big event.
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…
‘Bamboo and Barbed Wire’ sheds light on difficult past for Idaho
Photo courtesy of SpIFF. "Bamboo and Barbed Wire" graphic and…
Web Exclusive: Three volunteer opportunities in Spokane
By Cassie Russell, sfcc.cassie.russel@gmail.com There are many organizations in Spokane that…
Wake-skate-snow-dirt shop coming to Spokane
Ricky Krieger, a pro wakeboarder, is paid to go around the world and wake board. Krieger also owns and operates his own business, The Shop: Wake-Skate-Snow-Dirt. Krieger was born […]
Locals celebrate Superman’s 75th birthday by examining symbolism
April 18th marks the first publication date of the superhero known as Superman. Superman first appeared in comics called Action Comics.
Southern comfort food
Local family restaurant in the Perry District brings southern-inspired food to Spokane at affordable prices.