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Five weeks after downtown Spokane stadium gets approval, plans beginning to form

Mon., June 7, 2021

If it were a game, this would only be halftime. It was more than two years ago that voters approved a capital bond to pay for a new stadium for Spokane Public Schools, and it will be another two years before fans are cheering in the stands.

With downtown stadium moving forward, United Soccer League planting seeds of new Spokane team

Sun., June 6, 2021

It will be two years before Spokane plays host to a professional soccer team, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to Justin Papadakis.

The Dirt: Building permit filed for Papillon South tower in downtown Spokane

Sun., June 6, 2021

Selkirk Development LLC is moving forward with building its $80 million, two-tower Papillon project on Spokane’s North Bank.

Full steam ahead for Jerry Dicker’s latest addition to the entertainment district

Tue., June 1, 2021

It’s cinematic when the graffiti-covered freight trains roll past the iconic Steam Plant. During an overcast morning, the familiar brick structure with cars cruising through the city on rails with wheels squeaking smacks of “Rocky.”

100 years ago in Spokane: Swarm of bees - you read that right - block downtown traffic

Mon., May 31, 2021

The bees weren’t quite as disruptive as the hundreds of spectators, who gathered at the corner and offered suggestions (some helpful) about how to get rid of the swarm.

The breakfast club: Crepe Cafe Sisters, People’s Waffle and Jeana Pecha serve the most important meal of the day

Wed., May 26, 2021

It’s safe to say that I’ve never gone out for breakfast three consecutive mornings for work, but this uncommon occurrence happened over the weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – for The Spokesman-Review.

When laws defer to common sense

Fri., May 21, 2021

Sometimes, there are “gray’ areas in driving.

Zuill Bailey makes it deeply personal performing Bach at Barrister Winery

Thu., May 20, 2021

One of the most remarkable concerts in the history of Spokane’s musical community took place Saturday night at Barrister Winery when Zuill Bailey played the Six Suites for Solo Cello of J.S. Bach.

Dual openings: Ethan Stowell prepares to debut Bosco on the heels of Tavolata

Wed., May 19, 2021

Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell opened Tavolata, the fourth location of his Seattle Italian restaurant, in downtown Spokane on May 1, but the founder and CEO of Ethan Stowell Restaurants isn’t resting on his laurels.

People’s Waffle opens restaurant in downtown Spokane

Tue., May 18, 2021

After Bryan and Alyssa Agee moved back to their hometown of Spokane several years ago, they noticed the city was lacking a restaurant specializing in waffles.

Ethan Stowell’s Tavolata opens downtown offering ‘good food, good service and a good vibe’

Wed., May 12, 2021

Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell opened the fourth location of his Italian restaurant Tavolata, his first outside Seattle, on May 1 downtown in the former location of the Olive Garden.

95-year-old Marjorie Black Peterson attends Mother’s Day dedication for downtown apartments bearing her name

Sun., May 9, 2021

The Marjorie Apartments fill five of the six floors of the James S. Black Building at 107 S. Howard St. in Spokane. The Wave Island Sports Grill & Sushi Bar will occupy much of the first floor when it opens in about a month.

Family Fun: Riverfront Moves brings free fitness classes to the park

Sun., May 9, 2021

Refresh your workout routine with free classes at Riverfront Park. That's one of the goals of Riverfront Moves sponsored by the city's Parks and Recreation Department and Providence Health Care.

Burying the hatchet: Jumping Jackalope Axe Throwing is hosting top tournament this weekend

Sun., May 9, 2021

In 2017, the World Axe Throwing League was created, quickly grew in popularity and now has more than 350 certified facilities around the world. The organization tracks more than 6,000 competitive ax throwers in 28 countries.

Local matriarch receives Mother’s Day ceremony, apartments bearing her name

Sun., May 9, 2021

John Blanchette: The where of Spokane’s new stadium isn’t important to ‘Joe Fan’ – he just wants it built for the right reasons

Tue., May 4, 2021

By now, everybody's voiced their druthers on the stadium issue, either by ballot, online survey, meeting room soapbox or letter to the editor.

It’s decision time on downtown stadium proposal

Tue., May 4, 2021

In case the board members at Spokane Public Schools didn’t know it already, there’s a lot riding on Wednesday’s special meeting.

Parking, revenue questions addressed in downtown stadium documents

Mon., May 3, 2021

Two major issues related to the proposed downtown stadium – parking and the Spokane Civic Theatre – are addressed in detail in documents posted Monday on the Spokane Public Schools website.

‘The rhythm of 20,000 runners’: Bloomsday participants who haven’t missed a race in 45 years meet again

Mon., May 3, 2021

The perennials gathered Saturday, as the 45th running of Bloomsday kicked off. The virtual race will run through next weekend.

Then and Now: Bernard and Riverside

Mon., May 3, 2021

Although there were wood-frame buildings on the corner before the great fire of 1889, the lots west of the 1910 Realty Building, which is now the Delaney Apartments, and the corner were rebuilt with single-story brick storefront buildings housing cafes, taverns, auto tire repair shops, laundries, a hat cleaning service and one of Spokane’s first pet stores.