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Spokane Regional Health District’s new top boss wants to repair relationships after years of turnover

Over the last seven years, the Spokane Regional Health District has hired three administrative officers — the top boss at the ...
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As Coeur d'Alene's Pride in the Park celebrates a decade, communities across the Inland Northwest are turning Pride season into a celebration of visibility and solidarity

With a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continuing to move through Idaho, Pride events across the Inland Northwest rage on.
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After 24 years, annual vintage, antique and artisan market The Farm Chicks is saying farewell

Throw on a cute summery ’fit and grab your tote bags — it’s time to head to The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair one last ...
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Spokane County public defenders challenge their caseloads in court and at the bargaining table

It’s no secret that public defenders have long been asked to take on too many cases, reducing their ability to provide ...
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Cue the laughter and tears for Stage Left’s inaugural Queer Voices Festival, June 4-7

In a time when queer voices are increasingly being muffled by the country’s far right, Pride month carves out much-needed ...
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Thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts that reflect the region have powered 30 years of customer loyalty at Simply Northwest

When it comes to gift giving, Simply Northwest is the definition of a one-stop shop. For starters, it doesn’t matter the ...
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After years of being a local hidden gem, Seattle singer-songwriter Dean Johnson had his breakout moment at age 50

As I ascend the stairs to Dean Johnson’s home near Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on a sunny Sunday afternoon a random ...
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Surprises await inside Simply Me Boutique, with an ever-rotating selection featuring handmade, hard-to-find treasures

While Simply Me Boutique’s online store is easy to find with a “Simply Me Spokane” search, Casandra Quintero’s brick and ...
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At Liberty Lake’s Consign Furniture, you can find gently used, often one-of-a-kind furniture and more, along with brand-new options all under one roof

Consign Furniture isn’t your typical furniture store. And that’s not just because its Liberty Lake location has a massive ...
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Recognize some of your favorite Inland Northwest locales through the scent of a Bungalow Candle

Before launching, Sue Griffith was running on empty. Working two jobs as a single parent, she was good at what she did — but ...
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Proudly locally owned and operated, My Fresh Basket unites a community through food, drink and more

Ever since it opened in 2017 on the edge of Kendall Yards, just a few short paces from the iconic Monroe Street Bridge, My ...
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A mother-daughter duo share their deep industry knowledge and love of high-quality wines at Cellar & Scholar

Cathy Hand spent her late 20s and early 30s working at a local winery before pivoting to a career in the tech industry. She ...