While Spokane’s major charities often dominate the spotlight, a network of smaller, overlooked nonprofits continue to do the work that keeps communities afloat. If anthropology […]
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…
Goodbye, Building 06
Outside Building 06, showing the structure's unique rooftop architecture design.…
Picking up the Pieces
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 […]
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 […]