In locally owned restaurants, the work goes far beyond taking orders or delivering plates. For many of us, myself included, the real job lies in […]
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…
Pros of legalizing recreational pot
Desirae Knight Attributed There are many factors pertaining to the…
Self-portrait sculptures
Art instructor Rob McKirdie challenged students to create a conceptual…
Still here, making noise
Local artists, bands and engineers are pouring their passion into projects that may never reach national acclaim, but carry deep, personal and communal meaning. One […]
Skeemn To Bring People Together
In an era when digital technology often creates more isolation than connection, a new space in downtown Spokane is working to reverse that trend. The […]
Where Family Roots Run Deep, Flowers Bloom
Just a stone’s throw from the Washington-Idaho border, something vibrant has once again taken root at the newly opened Vicki’s Garden Center — and it’s […]