Following the recently passed “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, Spokane’s Code Enforcement has formed a network of new outreach teams and protocols. Circulating and organizing […]
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…
A BABY IN ONE ARM AND A BOOK IN THE OTHER
It is no secret that balancing parenthood and academics brings…
ALL ABOUT THE BASS
SFCC student Cole Rosaia recently won a prestigious collegiate award…
Beignets & Butterflies
French cuisine finds representation in Spokane’s woman-owned bistro, Lorén. In…
Locals show of a new kind of drumming
Bryce Gray The Communicator A local film director turns a…
The Great Date Grape Kool Aid Debate
Brittany Tolleson Date rape……Is it really something to make a…
‘Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance’ and ‘The Hidden Homeless’ feature powerful stories about PNW homeless
Photo courtesy of SpIFF. Front gate of Camp Second Chance…
Film in Spokane: Rebecca Cook
Looking at the smaller picture, local film is a scene…
Cannabis use should be destigmatized
I am a cannabis user myself, and I believe that more progress should be made where decriminalizing and destigmatizing cannabis is concerned. Young people, particularly […]
Hillyard’s neighborhood growing pains
With a past reputation for being a rough part of town, Spokane’s Hillyard neighborhood is now seeing an influx of new residents and investment, and […]
Finding joy, creating community
As college students, there are many stressors that can influence one’s emotional state of being. Schoolwork, employment, or financial strain can cause difficulties with navigating […]