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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.

Washington · 2d

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This Washington Airport Diner Serves Huge Breakfast Portions While Planes Land On The Runway Outside

Some folks order a chicken fried steak here that one diner described as big as your head. Then a small plane rolls past the window, and suddenly breakfast has a co-star. This retro cafe sits right beside a working airfield in eastern Washington. Big windows face the runway, so aircraft come and go while the coffee keeps flowing.

Spokane, WA · 6d

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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People

Woman Plans to Go Full Year Without Grocery Shopping. She Was Shocked by How Much Food Waste They Were Creating Before (Exclusive)

Ashley Mann tells PEOPLE about her viral experiment — and getting her family on board

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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.

Gonzaga Bulletin

Unwrapping a filling lunch: Burrito House is the spot for authentic Mexican food

Wrapping up midterms and looking for a restaurant with perfect prices for a student? Look no further than Spokane’s Burrito House, a family-run and independently woman-owned Mexican restaurant located at 3115 E. Mission Ave. Burrito House sits directly across the street from Spokane Community College and is around a...

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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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Riverside State Park trails along Spokane River reopen

SPOKANE, Wash. — Riverside State Park has taken another step toward recovery from the fires. Trails between Aubrey L. White Parkway and the Spokane River are now open.

Spokane, WA · 8h

Gonzaga Bulletin

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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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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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...

Gonzaga Bulletin

French Toast - Mama & Mini brings an adorable atmosphere to Spokane

River Park Square holds a story of a local toy store run by a local mother and daughter. Julia and Kathleen Lara worked together to start not one, but two businesses. In 2011, they co-founded French Toast - Mama & Mini, where they sell all types of children's toys, ranging from books to the famous Jellycat.

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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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During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Deer Park Police asks residents to adopt, volunteer, donate, or share.

🐾 This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a light on the incredible people and paws that make our community whole!. Every day, local animal shelters and rescues work tirelessly to provide safe haven, medical care, and endless love to animals waiting for their forever homes. But they can’t do it alone, as it truly takes a village.

Deer Park, WA · 1d

Washington State Standard

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 Thursday. Flights start Jan. 8, the Friday before session begins, and are available on Friday and Sunday afternoons. “Whether you’re a legislator, business owner, advocate or citizen […]

Gonzaga Bulletin

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.

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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.

Gonzaga Bulletin

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.