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A&E >  Northwest Passages

Author Ammi Midstokke brings her passion for storytelling and introspection to Northwest Passages stage March 15

Hers was a childhood immersed in nature, unencumbered by the distractions of television and free from the shackles of formal schooling or, for that matter, electricity. Sent to find moss to insulate her family’s ramshackle log cabin north of Sandpoint, Ammi Midstokke rambled through cedar groves, passing “fairy tale creeks” and generally soaking up the natural world. Later she would scribble it down in her journal, an innate curiosity and propensity for detail blooming.
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices - Dear Ancestor Letter from Sian Armstrong

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 14, 2023

Chase Middle School
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices - Dear Ancestorletter from Thomas Armstrong III

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 14, 2023

Chase Middle School
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices - The trickle-down effect of legacy

An African proverb from Madagascar says, “Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile will not eat you.” A community combines its strengths and becomes an indomitable force.
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices - Bright Flame

Flame, with purpose and passion
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices - What molds the future

If you look up the definition of history, Google will tell you that it is “the study of past events over time.” Personally, my definition is a little different.
A&E >  Books

Spokane Black Voices: My Brown is Beautiful

Whitewashed.
A&E >  Northwest Passages

Gonzaga law dean talks genealogy, crime and law with author at Northwest Passages

“This book is suggesting one of the things we need to teach is science. Lawyers need to be conversant in science in order to do their jobs.”
Opinion >  Column

How the technology that solved the 4 Idaho killings could solve many more crimes

The breakthrough forensic science known as genetic genealogy is back in the news in the case of the “Idaho Four” home invasion slayings, highlighting yet again what a game-changer this latest crimefighting tool is.
A&E >  Books

In ‘Forever Witness,’ author Ed Humes finds intersection of crime, science and humanity

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 16, 2022

Ed Humes' new book explores where crime and science collide with humanity.
News >  Crime/Public Safety

From experience to charging defendants, Haskell and Conklin counter each other at debate

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell said voters should consider his lengthy professional experience when hitting the polls next month while his opponent, Deb Conklin, said her experience in leading and motivating people is critical to the office.
News >  Crime/Public Safety

Sheriff candidates talk Camp Hope, advocate for new jail

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

From Camp Hope to a potential new jail, two Republicans with more than 20 years of experience at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office fielded questions and made some of their final pitches to voters Thursday night as the race for sheriff nears an end.
News >  Washington

Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton reassures voters that local elections are secure

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton sought to reassure voters of the integrity of local elections.
News >  Washington

French and Yates disagree on need for new county jail during Thursday debate

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

Spokane County Commissioner Al French, a Republican who is running to maintain a seat on the commission in the newly drawn 5th Commissioner District, faced his opponent, Democrat Maggie Yates, in a Thursday night debate.
News >  Features

Rare Earth’s Peter Rivera and company light up the Fox with a symphony of hits

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 23, 2022

Rare Earth rocker Peter Rivera brought an infectious enthusiasm and a unique twist to classic hits performed at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox Friday night.
News >  Features

The sons of a pair of colleagues continue to make music together

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 22, 2022

The sons of a pair of dads who work together at The Spokesman-Review continue to collaborate as musicians.
News >  Features

Emerging rockers Vika and the Velvets will open for Peter Rivera

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 22, 2022

Vika and the Velvets will open for Peter Rivera Friday at the Fox Theatre.
News >  Features

‘A totally Spokane event’: Orchestra powered by local universities will add new dimension to Peter Rivera’s classic songs at the Fox

A string and brass section made up of current and former students from Whitworth University and Gonzaga University will add a new dimension to the sound of Peter Rivera's songs for his show Friday at the Fox Theater.
A&E >  Music

The music fan who left her heart in the Boone Street Barn

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 20, 2022

It's a look back at the Coliseum with Lorrie McLoughlin, who worked at the late, unlamented venue. McLoughlin, who handled concessions, shares anecdotes and photos of her time at the Boone street barn.

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