Spokane WA

A drug previously available for purchase at any age in Spokane gas stations has now been banned by the Spokane City Council. Kratom, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” was previously available for purchase with no age restrictions. After debate, including consideration of raising the purchase age to 21, the...

(The Center Square) – Spokane Public Library Director Andrew Chanse warned Thursday that residents will see visible service reductions in 2027 unless local officials increase ongoing support or voters pass a significantly larger levy — his finance director said it could be 328% or more above the current rate. SPL...

EPHRATA, Wash. — On March 5, 2026, just before 7:00 a.m., Ephrata police responded to reports of a fire and assault at an apartment complex on Basin St SW. When officers arrived, the suspect had fled, and the fire was out, according to a Facebook post by the Ephrata Police Department. The victim, a 66-year-old man,...

TSA-free commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, with seats starting at $299 for travelers trying to skip the usual airport grind. The service marks a rare milestone for a smaller airfield that hasn’t seen scheduled commercial departures in decades. SeaPort Airlines is launching service...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Red Cross Month in March is a nationwide celebration honoring the people who offer support when help can't wait. This year, the Red Cross recognizes a trend of multigenerational volunteers specifically in the Northwest region, according to new data. "Generation after generation, our community has...

Finding an unheralded film that you can sing the praises of is a gift. It’s like a tiny magical secret you’re encouraged to share. In the Inland Northwest, there’s no better time to build up a treasure trove of such cinematic jewels than when the Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF) rolls around.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Adam Swinyard recently shared an update on the Adams Elementary School rebuild, the first project under the Together Spokane initiative. The new South Hill school, funded by the 2025 voter-approved bond, will be constructed by Garco Construction. NAC...

Hi-Vis Honey I saw you February 20th. Downtown at one of the purple bus stops. You were the shorter of the two men cleaning up the area. You both had the same Hi-Vis hoodie, but you were sporting navy blue Carhartt pants (I think). You were looking way too good to be at work. There was something about the way you...

While I was the Inlander’s food editor for several years (2017-2022), I don’t often get the chance these days to cover new restaurant openings. Yet I made a point to when Nekojita Ramen, Chef Joseph O’Neal’s Japanese-inspired eatery inside the Washington Cracker Co. Building, debuted last fall after many months of...

Frugals Burgers is a familiar name to many Zags, particularly those with an appetite. Located directly across the street from Jack & Dan’s, parallel to Logan Tavern and less than a five-minute walk from College Hall, Frugals is nestled right in the heart of Zagville. Previously Wolffy’s from 2008...