After 10 years with Spokane Colleges, two serving as Chancellor, Kevin Brockbank faces challenges following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Brockbank was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
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…
Lemonade with Lisa opens dialogue with students
Students were greeted with flags waving in the autumn air…
Yuzen: A taste of traditional Japan in Spokane
Often, the culture behind a restau- rant and…
The Wire Harp
Everyday, we are surrounded by incredibly talented individuals, often unknowingly.…
BSU unites
The Black Student Union Club (BSU) is building a diversity driven community in one of the the least diverse cities in the state. According to […]
Where Music Meets Drinks
Nestled in the heart of downtown Spokane, Zola is more than just a bar; it’s an establishment where the sounds of live music fill the […]
Local Record Shop or Portal to the Past?
In an era where music is often just a click away, one record store remains a portal to the past. 4000 Holes, Spokane’s longest-standing vinyl […]