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Spokane’s wildest river gorge is nine miles away and 16 million years in the making

The Spokane River doesn’t ease through the Bowl and Pitcher. It churns. Dark basalt boulders rise straight from the whitewater, some 30 feet tall, worn smooth by a force that hit this valley long before anyone was around to see it. The whole scene sits inside Riverside State Park,...

Spokane, WA · 23h

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35 minutes from Spokane, this Idaho lake town has a golf hole that floats on water

Coeur d’Alene sits on the north shore of a deep glacial lake in Idaho’s panhandle, about 35 minutes east of Spokane, Washington. Forested mountains ring the water on nearly every side, and the town puts a walkable downtown right next to wide-open shoreline. Locals call this stretch of...

Coeur D'Alene, ID · 2d

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25 years of ‘Pearls Before Swine’

If Stephan Pastis didn’t hate the law so much, “Pearls Before Swine” might not exist. For nearly a decade, Pastis — a full-time comic artist who writes and illustrates a satirical strip that has run in American newspapers for 25 years — worked as a lawyer, defending insurance companies in court.

Spokane, WA · 3d

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Splat CoOp is Spokane's 'silliest art collective' for local artists

Creativity and self-expression have found a new home in Spokane thanks to Splat CoOp. Located in the downtown Benewah Milk Bottle on South Cedar Street, Splat offers local indie artists the opportunity to share their work with the community. Rue Glasow, Splat’s jester of community, described this unique relationship with artists.

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Broadway classic 'The Music Man' opens in Spokane this weekend

SPOKANE, Wash. — Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" comes to Spokane this weekend, bringing the classic Broadway score and a cast of memorable characters to the First Interstate Center for the Arts.

Spokane, WA · 1d

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Klempa signs Two-Hander from Spokane

The fifth-ranked Nebraska Bowling team has signed its first recruit of the 2027 class on national signing day, two-hander Candace Van Tine from Spokane, Wash., Head Coach Paul Klempa announced Wednesday. The Spokane Virtual Academy product brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Huskers' roster. She is a...

Lincoln, NE · 3d

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Spokane's Elves' Cottage returns to River Park Square for holiday photos

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Elves' Cottage, a family favorite holiday tradition, now sits inside Photo Mart at River Park Square and offers families a festive place to take portraits for their holiday cards.

Spokane, WA · 2d

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Santa Claus is coming to River Park Square with festive celebration for the whole family

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Santa Claus is coming to River Park Square!

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SPR News Today: Pearls Before Swine creator coming to the Garland Theater

I’m Ember Braun. It’s Veterans Day 2026. Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove asks the state to fully fund wildfire prevention. There’s a new trail near Mirabeau Point Park. And the author of the popular comic strip “Pearls Before Swine” is coming to Spokane. Those stories and...

Spokane, WA · 3d

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Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias bringing 'The 1976 Tour' to Spokane next spring

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias announced Monday morning that he will bring "The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration" to Spokane in March. The tour will make a stop at Numerica Veterans Arena on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias is one of the world's most successful stand-up comedians and one of...

Spokane, WA · 5d

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Numerica Veterans Arena hosts Veterans Day ceremony and food distribution

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Numerica Veterans Arena will be hosting a free Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday to honor the men and women who have served our country.

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This Giant Downtown Spokane Bookstore Is A Maze Of New And Used Books Worth Getting Lost In

One bookseller here once spent about 20 minutes researching a novel so a shopper could decide whether to buy it. That’s the kind of story that makes me want to pack a tote bag immediately. The shelves climb under high ceilings, and light spills down from a skylight. New...

Spokane, WA · 17d

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Spokane's public libraries might have three fewer days to stay open for families next year

SPOKANE, Wash. --Mayor Lisa Brown's latest budget proposal could impact the Spokane Public Library System, according to its Executive Director.

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SPR News Today: Dance with Spokane hits the stage Friday

From Spokane Public Radio, it’s SPR News Today. I’m Doug Nadvornick. It’s Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The count goes on in Washington’s election. There are still a few races that are close. Democrats will have a big advantage when the legislature convenes in Olympia. The Post...

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Spokane Parks brings back Longevity Fit for adults 55 and older

SPOKANE, Wash. — Looking for a way to stay fit this fall? Spokane Parks has brought back its Longevity Fit for Healthy Aging program for adults 55 and older, and spots are still open.

Spokane, WA · 5d

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Northwest Museum unveils donated painting, proceeds to benefit Spokane fire victims

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Friday unveiled “Breath of the Dragon,” a painting by Kathleen Gemberling Adkison. The work is one of four paintings from the private collection of philanthropist Dave Clack, which he donated to the museum. Proceeds from the four paintings will go to the Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners, to benefit people affected by the Spokane-area fires on August 1st.

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Four Spokane authors with recent works

With so many outstanding authors calling the Pacific Northwest home, readers enjoy an embarrassment of riches. It’s a great problem to have if you’re a bookworm, but it can pose a challenge when trying to find the perfect book for the reader in your life. Shopping local is...

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Spokane philanthropist’s art donations will help fund wildfire recovery

At the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), visitors can see two donated paintings whose proceeds will go toward Spokane Complex Wildfire recovery efforts. The pieces were donated by Spokane philanthropist Dave Clack, taken from his personal collection. During a press conference at the MAC on Friday, Clack said he was encouraged by his children to donate the paintings after his wife and fellow philanthropist, Mari Clack, died in 2025.

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Northwest Museum unveils donated painting, proceeds to benefit Spokane fire victims

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Friday unveiled "Breath of the Dragon," a painting by Kathleen Gemberling Adkison.

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Building Community Through Culture: The Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultures

On the last Wednesday of nearly every month, the Northwest Museum of Arts and Cultures hosts its After Hours events. Located in downtown Spokane and founded in 1916, the museum, often called the “MAC,” has long tried to provide recognition for regional culture and history while also building community.