String lights dance across the pink petals of Japanese cherry blossoms, greeting you as you swing open the door to Little Tokyo. The air is […]
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…
Artist Spotlight: Angela Rickerson
By Kiki Johanson sfcc.kristina.johanson@gmail.com In a tucked away classroom hidden…
Wake-skate-snow-dirt shop coming to Spokane
Ricky Krieger, a pro wakeboarder, is paid to go around the…
Meet the new ASG President
Alicia Villa, our new ASG, Associative Student Government, president,…
A drive for opportunity
If you’re a working-class Spokanite, the prospect of a dream job may look different than the grind of a regular nine-to-five office job. But at […]
Status update: How social media is shaping young people’s lives
Social media, the defining feature of everyday life for billions worldwide. While some apps are starting to fall off for younger users, others may be […]
Here’s the scoop
Walking down quiet 25th Avenue on Spokane’s South Hill can be a truly tranquil experience. Pair that with delicious ice cream from The Scoop and […]