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A love letter from your favorite local politics masochist Since I started at RANGE, it’s been a focus of my job to bring politics to the people, to make complex local issues more accessible and to make it easier for working class constituents to know what’s going on and how we can all fight to make our city better.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “A love letter from your favorite local politics masochist” by RANGE Media

How to Spot a Scam—And What to Do If You’ve Been Targeted   Guest column by Kinsey Hiett, Branch Manager, Spokane WaFd Bank When people think of scams, they picture elderly relatives getting a suspi...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “How to Spot a Scam—And What to Do If You’ve Been Targeted” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

Maple bars are hard to find outside of the Inland Northwest; but Spokane residents are quite particular about their favorite donut Soon after I arrived in Spokane 40 years ago, someone suggested getting a “maple bar,” and was shocked that I had not a clue. I quickly remedied this knowledge gap, along with any potential caloric deficit. In my defense, and to my Spokane friends’ surprise, the term “maple bar” was then, and is generally still, confined to the West, and mostly used in the Northwest (and British Columbia). In other parts of the country, the term “long john” donut is commonly used for the bar shape. But that term, along with “Creamstick” and “Bismark,” encompasses a variety of styles and flavors.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Maple bars are hard to find outside of the Inland Northwest; but Spokane residents are quite particular about their favorite donut” by Spokesman.com: Food stories

Dixit wins District 1 Reflecting a national turn toward progressive candidates, the reproductive rights organizer beat the incumbent conservative Jonathan Bingle for the seat.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Dixit wins District 1” by RANGE Media

Proposed purchase of crowd control noise device to draw protest CIVICS: Plus, homeless shelter contracts, fast-tracking PFAS filters and eviction prevention

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Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Construction starts for new warehouse and hotel in Liberty Lake” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

A turn to the left? Following national and statewide trends, progressive candidates and ballot measures in Spokane win big. Here’s where they stand as of Friday.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “A turn to the left?” by RANGE Media

The POD: Elections Week Special Plus, a new resource in the wake of SNAP funding losses.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “The POD: Elections Week Special” by RANGE Media

Nordstrom Rack to open in North Spokane   Seattle based fashion retailer Nordstrom announced this week that they intend to open a new Nordstrom Rack store in Spokane, sometime duri...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Nordstrom Rack to open in North Spokane” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

‘We don’t have the extra money to put food on the table,’ Spokanites, some with dietary and travel limitations, seek help at food banks during federal SNAP benefit insecurity.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “‘We don’t have the extra money to put food on the table,’” by RANGE Media

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with a Cumin Kick A seasonal soup not for those not spice-averse.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with a Cumin Kick” by The Awesomeness Digest

Tagliare Delicatessen coming soon to Airway Heights   An exciting new quick service restaurant is coming soon to the West Plains. Tagliare Delicatessen, is a unique business with two locations...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Tagliare Delicatessen coming soon to Airway Heights” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

Spokane food banks are seeing ‘COVID levels’ of stress on services With the future of SNAP in jeopardy, here’s how our region is impacted and who is stepping up to help.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Spokane food banks are seeing ‘COVID levels’ of stress on services” by RANGE Media

Large new assisted living facility under construction off of Division   People have been noticing and asking about the construction site that's been underway for a few weeks now just off of N. Division at Cozza...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Large new assisted living facility under construction off of Division” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “A Stress-Free, Flavor-Filled Thanksgiving with Mangia Catering” by Spokane Eats

Oreo unveils Thanksgiving-inspired cookies. See flavors, when to get one. Halloween is in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving is now the next major holiday on the calendar. Oreo is celebrating the holiday with what the brand is calling a limited-edition test-and-learn line of flavors, called the Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Inspired Cookies, which the brand says "reimagines classic holiday flavors in every bite."

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Oreo unveils Thanksgiving-inspired cookies. See flavors, when to get one.” by Spokesman.com: Food stories

The City of Spokane’s SNAP response CIVICS: Plus, nixing city council staff protections, a parking lot tax and the airport budget!

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “The City of Spokane’s SNAP response” by RANGE Media

The POD: Catching (Luke) Up on More News The team catches you up on more recent, local news.

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Last minute pocketbook-peeking of city council candidates An update on the campaign finances of the candidates running for Spokane City Council seats

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Last minute pocketbook-peeking of city council candidates” by RANGE Media

Resolution 8201: Should the WA Cares Fund play the stock market? If SJR 8201 passes, it amends Washington state's constitution to allow the state to invest money for long-term care in a variety of portfolios, including stocks

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Resolution 8201: Should the WA Cares Fund play the stock market?” by RANGE Media

WA state Republicans are trying to turn school districts red Now in its second election cycle, the effort targets five Spokane-area districts among 51 statewide. It is part of a strategy to counter Democrats’ established power in larger races west of the mountains.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “WA state Republicans are trying to turn school districts red” by RANGE Media

New dough shop opens in Coeur d' Alene   Courtesy photos- Blackbird Digital Quirky Dough is now open and isn't just a new business in Coeur d' Alene, it's a whole new type of busi...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “New dough shop opens in Coeur d' Alene” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

New paint your own pottery studio opens in Hayden   Art & Fire is a new paint your own pottery studio that's now open at 8160 N. Cornerstone Dr. Suite D in Hayden, next to Jimmy John's and a...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “New paint your own pottery studio opens in Hayden” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

District 2 residents sue to disqualify candidate Alejandro Barrientos from office The lawsuit cites RANGE reporting on Barrientos’ ambiguous living arrangements in different districts in the year before he filed for candidacy.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “District 2 residents sue to disqualify candidate Alejandro Barrientos from office” by RANGE Media

Even stricter restrictions could be coming to punish visible homelessness Plus, the airport isn’t budgeting for PFAS clean-up and Spokane City Council could make it easier to fire their own staff.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Even stricter restrictions could be coming to punish visible homelessness” by RANGE Media

PNW Espressgo to open new cafe along Mirabeau Pkwy in Spokane Valley   PNW Espressgo has been a locally owned and operated food truck serving delicious espresso beverages at many events throughout the Inland N...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “PNW Espressgo to open new cafe along Mirabeau Pkwy in Spokane Valley” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse Inspired by Andrea Weiskircher, scores of women revealed sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff. Most of their cases were buried.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse” by RANGE Media

Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse When guards are charged, plea deals offer leniency

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse” by RANGE Media

New bookstore to open in Liberty Lake   People say all Liberty Lake ever gets are new banks, dentist offices and other less exciting new businesses. While the argument can be mad...

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “New bookstore to open in Liberty Lake” by Inland Northwest Business Watch

The POD: Catching (Luke) Up on the News The team catches up listeners (and Luke!) on recent, local news.

Latest from the Spokane Scene™: “The POD: Catching (Luke) Up on the News” by RANGE Media