Voices

The Spokane Symphony will recognize the winners of this year’s outstanding arts education support and music teaching awards at the start of its concert on Sunday.

Yes, it’s been a harsh winter in the Inland Northwest. But it has also been a beautiful one.

Young Spokane Valley woman uses passion for Bernie Sanders to jump-start political career with 4th District Democrats

A 7-foot-tall polished granite monolith standing out in the countryside would be an interesting thing to view, if only it could be seen through the thick expanse of trees and brush surrounding it. Thanks to some judicious logging and care by the Hillyard Evergreen Cemetery Association, just such a tall monument is now again visible at Resthaven Cemetery.

In recent years, interest has grown in foraging for native edible plants. Many of the plants we commonly see in the wild in the region have edible berries, leaves, flower and even roots. The nice thing is that you don’t have to go into the wild to find them – many of them will thrive in your yard.

Somewhere along the way I’ve lost track of how many state championship basketball games I’ve witnessed. Not that I was ever really keeping track.

That Camryn Skaife grew up to be an athlete comes as a surprise to no one.

This past month of endless precipitation was echoed by a round of illness and injury for me. It’s worth noting that I only get sick once a year – always in February. I tolerate my yearly cold as a minor disruption and a gentle reminder to slow down a bit.

K.Jay Davis’ journey from couch surfing in crack houses in North Carolina to certified personal trainer specializing in triathlons and nutrition for endurance sports began with a visit to a church service in January 2008.