The Spokane River has been the heart and lifeblood of the region’s inhabitants, from the many native tribes that thrived on the river, to 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…
Animal sanctuary, equine paradise
By Margaret Myhre Sfcc.Margaret.Myhre@gmail.com When SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal…
From second class citizen to first class athlete
Jeremy Logan The Communicator While returning from soccer training in…
Status update: How social media is shaping young people’s lives
Social media, the defining feature of everyday life for billions…
Thanksgiving traditions more than just turkey
Thanksgiving is more than an American tradition and is celebrated…
A Culinary Collective
In downtown Spokane there sits a shared space dining venue. The Saranac Commons has four flavor spots in one location. The space is open and […]
Lie, Die, Repeat
For the curious American wondering how journalists should conduct themselves ethically there’s no better place to look than the oldest journalistic society in America. Founded […]
The Polytechnic Shift: Demanding a University for Humanity
Eastern Washington University students and faculty have raised concerns for the potential elimination of the Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies major (GWSS). Administration cites resource […]