Stories by Marton Mezei for the Spokesman-Review

News > Local business

Ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants: Elusive extensions of Spokane kitchens spurred by pandemic continue boosting business

Sun., Aug. 11, 2024

Ghost kitchens: logistics and marketing benefits

A&E > Dining

From punishment to profitability: Commissary kitchens spark Spokane culinary enterprises

Sun., Aug. 11, 2024

Commissary kitchens are incubators for restaurants

News > WA Government

A surge of late voting brings turnout in Spokane County to normal levels

Fri., Aug. 9, 2024

turnout not so bad after all: the story of the rush of ballots and the moderate responses.

A&E > Art

During this mean time, find a ‘meantime’ to see local artists bring language to life at Terrain’s ‘In the Mean Time’

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 8, 2024

Terrain's "In the Mean Time" is an analysis of language and how it intersects with the visual. Includes a political and cultural aspect.

News > Crime/Public Safety

An expensive eye in the sky: Spokane police will use new $164,000 drone to fight crime

Tue., Aug. 6, 2024

The Spokane Police Department is purchasing an advanced surveillance drone for just over $164,000 that police officials say will increase officer safety and effectiveness during pursuits.

News > WA Government

A Clean Slate: Three vying for open House seat in state’s largest legislative district in northeastern Washington

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 26, 2024

Legislative district 7 position 1. analysis of individual candidates.

News > Business

Plans MUV slowly for South Hill gym

Wed., July 17, 2024

It turns out, opening a new gym takes some heavy lifting.

News > K-12 education

AP scores release today: Here’s how high school students are preparing for college early

UPDATED: Mon., July 8, 2024

AP exam scores are upon us and here are some of the potential paths to pick including dedication to AP classes, studying via running start, or attending NEWtech.

News > K-12 education

Learning Full Circle: An Introduction to Z’hanie Weaver

UPDATED: Mon., July 1, 2024

Peer interview with Z'hanie Weaver. Full circle implies her start and return to Derek McIalwain.

News > Spokane

An international partnership: Italian teams compete at Hoopfest for the first time

Fri., June 28, 2024

On Wednesday night, Italian youth athletes and their coaches from Pistoia Basket 2000 and DLF Udine Basket landed in Spokane. By Thursday afternoon, the six boys and three girls were warming up in the Trinity Catholic School gym in preparation for Hoopfest.

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