THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2018

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15, 2018

Art in Bloom brings art and fundraising opportunity to historic Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens

Sat., Sept. 15, 2018, noon

The fundraiser brings together local artists’ works and floral arrangements inspired by the artwork to benefit the site, which is on both the Spokane and Washington historic registries.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2018

Veterinarian Julie Sowa has office hours at Southside Community Center

Thu., Sept. 13, 2018, 6 a.m.

Veterinarian Julie Sowa and Southside Community Center team up to offer veterinary care at the center.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 2018

Front Porch: Family vacation offers perspective

Thu., Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.

“I’d like to see the redwoods someday,” he said, as we sat around the dinner table.

Spokane Handweavers’ Guild presents ‘70 Years Of Weaving Exhibit’

Thu., Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m.

The art of weaving is as ancient as the desire for mankind to cover our nakedness. But like many art forms, what was born out of necessity has evolved into creating beauty.

THURSDAY, AUG. 30, 2018

Love story: It took the saxophone to get his attention

Thu., Aug. 30, 2018, 6 a.m.

When Nelson DePartee moved to St. Maries, all the high school girls, including Marilyn Hustler, noticed the tall, new senior boy.

THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2018

Whitworth assistant professor named one of top female theologians by Christianity Today magazine

Thu., Aug. 23, 2018, 6 a.m.

Haley Goranson Jacob had planned to study medicine, but some Bible classes at Crown College set her on an academic path that ultimately resulted her being named one of the top new female theologians by Christianity Today magazine.

Yarn shop Hook and Needle Nook loops art, education together

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 6, 2018, 5:09 p.m.

A knitting-group discussion among friends about what the perfect yarn shop would look like turned into a business plan that resulted in a new store on the near-northside. The Hook and Needle Nook opened in June in the St. Cloud Building at 1508 N. Monroe St.

THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 2018

Concert review: Alabama gives its fans hit after hit after hit

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 16, 2018, 10:22 p.m.

Alabama’s 90 minutes of nonstop hits hit all the right notes.

Love story: Sailor’s snapshot marks beginning of enduring romance

Thu., Aug. 16, 2018, 6 a.m.

It was 1967. He was a sailor stationed in Lemoore, California.

SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 2018

Local author’s novel garners awards

Sat., Aug. 11, 2018, 4 p.m.

For Mary Mendenhall, writing a book is not the stuff of dreams. It’s what happened to her when she was praying in a chapel in Kampala, Uganda.

THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 2018

Front Porch: Buried treasure brings memories of kids playing in dirt

Thu., Aug. 9, 2018, 6 a.m.

Lightning McQueen has definitely seen better days.

THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2018

County library, CCS team up to offer GED program

Thu., Aug. 2, 2018, 6 a.m.

Jerry Kane, 61, has two big regrets. One, that he didn’t serve in the military, and two, that he didn’t graduate from high school.

Youngster pens book about ‘Things in Nana’s Garden’

Thu., Aug. 2, 2018, 6 a.m.

Jacoby “Jak” Fitch, 10, thinks his grandmother’s Deer Park garden is a magical place, and he’s hoping his book about it will transport him and his family to the Magic Kingdom.

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018

Spokane Public Library secures grant for Kindles for Kids at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

Thu., July 26, 2018, 6 a.m.

Kids and technology go hand-in-hand, and thanks to a grant obtained by Spokane Public Library, children in the Andrew Rypien School Program at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, have their hands on 16 new Kindle Fire tablets.

Front Porch: It’s a date

Thu., July 26, 2018, 5 a.m.

Glancing at the clock, I fastened my earrings and scanned the room for my gold sandals. My date was on the way to pick me up and I didn’t want to keep him waiting.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018

Love story: Couple’s rich history started in NC class

UPDATED: Thu., July 19, 2018, 11:32 a.m.

He spotted her across the room in a history class at North Central High School in 1955, and soon he had his heart set on making history with her. Ron Cauvel smiled, recalling his first sight of his wife, Judy.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018

Shadle Park amphitheater to fill with music tonight with Lilac City Community Band

Thu., July 12, 2018, 6 a.m.

If you’re in the Shadle Park area on Thursday evening, you just might hear the rousing sounds of a John Philip Sousa march or the stirring strains of “The Marine’s Hymn.” That’s because Thursday marks the return of the annual summer concert series presented by the Audubon-Downriver and Northwest Neighborhood Councils.

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2018

Couple from Marshall Islands open store offering slice of Pacific Islands

Thu., July 5, 2018, 3:24 p.m.

You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of the Pacific Islands. You just need to brave the work-in-progress on North Monroe Street.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

Former KXLY news director finds second career, new purpose with math tutoring franchise

UPDATED: Thu., June 28, 2018, 10:27 a.m.

Jerry Post opened Mathnasium in the Lincoln Heights shopping in December. The math learning center is one of more than 800 franchises throughout the U.S. The former KXLY news director said when he was ready for a career change, he looked for “something rewarding that would give back to the community …”

Front Porch: Rock on! And I don’t mean in a chair

Thu., June 28, 2018, 6 a.m.

Derek and I had a peaceful easy feeling in May when we joined several thousand of our closest friends to hear the Eagles in concert at the Spokane Arena.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018

Year of the Dog gives annual ‘Fido Fete’ a little extra Woof!

UPDATED: Sat., June 23, 2018, 9:57 p.m.

2018 is the Chinese zodiac Year of the Dog, but on Saturday every dog had its day at the third annual Fido Fete at Southside Senior and Community Center.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018

Love story: Lost love found decades later

Thu., June 21, 2018, 6 a.m.

They grew up together. They dated in high school and sat next to each other at graduation. But it would take 40 years for Edie and Ralph Speer to finally wed.