‘Train Dreams’ film honors Spokane’s versatile region amid rising national acclaim
SPOKANE, Wash. – A new feature film, based on the Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel “Train Dreams,” was shot almost entirely in Eastern Washington, gaining national attention. Local members of the film’s production team highlight the Inland Northwest’s contribution to the project. Marc Dahlstrom, the production...
Spokane’s Fall Folk Fest celebrates regional musicians
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Folklore Society’s Fall Folk Fest is taking place this weekend, offering a vibrant celebration of traditional and ethnic dance, music, workshops and jam sessions. The event is held at Spokane Community College and features eight stages of performances. According to festival organizers,...
Firefighters use creative tactics to contain dumpster fire at Spokane Industrial Park
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Valley firefighters prevented property damage Wednesday evening by using a tow strap to pull a burning dumpster away from a commercial building, according to the fire department. Fire officials said, at approximately 7:35 p.m., crews responded to a fire in the Spokane Industrial Park. An...
The POD: Elections Week Special
This week, the team debriefed on the elections. They discussed the District 1 Spokane city council race, Spokane Prop 1 (“Together Spokane”), and other local coverage. They also zoomed out and talked about national elections, including the results of the New York City mayoral race (which candidate Zohran Mamdani won).
Three Takeaways as Gonzaga Bullies Oklahoma in the Paint and On the Scoreboard
The Sooners' road trip to the Pacific Northwest ends quickly following a dominant display of paint prowess.
A Slice of Old Bavaria in Spokane: Inside Das Stein Haus
Craving hearty German comfort in the Inland Northwest? Step inside Das Stein Haus, where Spokane’s strip-mall exterior gives way to cozy Old World charm. From house-made bratwurst to a serious schnitzel lineup, this neighborhood fixture has spent decades perfecting Bavarian hospitality. Read on for 12 tips that will...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Each November, we come together to recognize Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are surrounded by living history. From the shores of the Puget Sound to the...
Spokane police enforce new ordinance affecting local homeless population
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane police have begun enforcing the recently approved Safe & Accessible Spaces Ordinance, logging over 300 contacts and issuing more than 100 citations for camping in public spaces. Once cited, individuals are free to leave, but the city does not track where they go next. In...
Local food banks and organizations overwhelmed as SNAP benefits face uncertainty
SPOKANE, Wash. — Local food assistance organizations are struggling to meet surging demand as uncertainty over federal food benefits continues.
Santa returns to River Park Square in two weeks
SPOKANE, Wash — Santa will return to River Park Square on Saturday, Nov. 22 for photos and other holiday fun. "We strongly believe in the importance of community," said Rita Koefod, senior director of marketing at River Park Square. "Shoppers and their families can count on us for everything from Santa photos under...
