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Bozarth Mansion: Inside Gonzaga's retreat center and sanctuary

For many Gonzaga University students, a weekend away from the fast-paced campus life can offer a much-needed opportunity to slow down. At Bozarth Mansion and Retreat Center, students are able to step away from their daily routines to gather, reflect, share personal stories and build connections with peers they might otherwise only pass in the hallway.

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Washington Has 6 Butcher Shops Where the Meat Beats the Grocery Store and Costs Less

One butcher shop on this list never locks its doors. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a midnight steak craving actually has somewhere to go. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another shop sells exotic game next to its jerky, and a third keeps homemade salsa beside the premium cuts.

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New themed cafes and bars to check out in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area

From fantasy and plant-themed coffee shops, such as HoneySpell Cafe and Grounded Gardens, to tiny bars and lounges with unique drink experiences like The Lilac Room, the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area has lately been a hotbed for new, niche businesses. Yet, bars with themes aren’t exactly a new phenomenon.

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Washington is for Adventure

Spokane’s Centennial Trail runs 37 paved miles along the river, and you only need to walk a piece of it

The Spokane River Centennial Trail stretches from Nine Mile Falls to the Idaho line. Here's which section to pick, and why fall is a good time to go. The post Spokane’s Centennial Trail runs 37 paved miles along the river, and you only need to walk a piece of it appeared first on Washington is for Adventure .

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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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Winter Comfort Food Brings Locals Back To These 6 Washington Diners Every Single Year

When the rain settles in and the mountain passes turn white, Washington gets serious about breakfast. Not the fancy kind with microgreens, but the plate-sized pancakes, gravy-covered biscuits, and chicken fried steak kind. This list covers six diners across the state, from a restored railcar in Spokane to a Twin...

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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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10 Washington Winter Day Trips That Pack In Big Family Fun For Very Little Money

One ice rink in Spokane doesn’t go in a circle at all. It winds through a downtown park like a frozen ribbon, and it’s one of only two in the country. That detail hooked me right away. Then I kept finding more winter surprises close to home. A...

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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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HoneySpell Cafe is Spokane's newest late-night space of fantasy coziness

HoneySpell Cafe is a fantasy-themed establishment illuminated by ambient lamps and string lights, with walls covered in golden thrifted decor and a menu that boasts all kinds of magically themed drinks. When Emily Peterson decided to open the business, she knew she wanted to create a third space where people could find community in a relaxed and cozy environment.

Spokane, WA · 8d

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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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Air taxi to Legislature: Spokane-Olympia direct flights to launch in 2027

Traveling from eastern Washington to Olympia for the state's Legislative session just got easier. SeaPort Airlines announced a new air service between Spokane and the state capital on

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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.

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Grants for Spokane artists, Lakeside High School competes for $1M field upgrade; plus, new music!

Artist Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting working artists across Washington state, recently announced recipients of its 2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP), investing $162,500 in 65 artists, including three based in Spokane County. Spoken word poet Bethany ‘B.Lyte’ Montgomery, printmaker Reinaldo Gil Zambrano (pictured) and filmmaker Frances Grace Mortel each received an unrestricted grant of $2,500 to help pay for a creative project. The funds can be used for materials, space rental, travel for research, or other needs associated with completing the artist’s project. The full list of 2026 GAP recipients and recipients’ biographies can be viewed at artisttrust.org. (MADISON PEARSON)

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Spokane author Megan Hershey’s new book How to Protest encourages readers to use their voice

For some, protest may conjure an image of young, passionate picketers marching through streets, bearing signs and chanting phrases to inspire action. With her newly published guide How to Protest: Lessons on Nonviolent Action, author and Whitworth University political science professor Megan Hershey challenges the notion that this conventional protest method alone is effective.

Spokane, WA · 8d

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