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Arts & Culture writer and Digital Lead at @inlander.com inlander.com/author/madison-pearson Spokane, WA she/her annoying during golf season

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'The worst day of my life': The final chapter of the U of I murders is coming to an end BOISE – The man who stabbed four University of Idaho students to death is facing the family and friends of his victims nearly three years after the murders that gripped the small town of Moscow and th...

We are updating Kohberger’s sentencing story throughout the day. www.spokesman.com/stories/2025... 'The worst day of my life': The final chapter of the U of I murders is coming to an end

23.07.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spokane Pride 2025 During a busy weekend of community activity, thousands filled downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park for Spokane Pride 2025 on Saturday, June 14, to celebrate love and acceptance, and show support for t...

SLIDESHOW: During a busy weekend of community activity, thousands filled downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park for Spokane Pride 2025 on Saturday, June 14, to celebrate love and acceptance, and show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Photos by @erickdoxey.com

16.06.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spokanite Clarice Wilsey shares an old family secret to fight against hate and ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten We are all someone's child, and our parents are no different. Our parents live complex lives full of highs and lows for decades before even...

I spoke to Clarice Wilsey about discovering her father's past and battling hate:

25.04.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a cover story about drones!

This week, learn about the advancements in drone technology that allow for a wide variety of applications, from law enforcement to scientific research. Online, and on stands, now!

Cover photo by Erick Doxey

24.04.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Events in and around Spokane this weekend Check out these five can't-miss events happening around the Inland Northwest this weekend. See even more events in our calendar listings. Tower of Power Fri,...

Check out these five can't-miss events happening around the Inland Northwest this weekend.

17.04.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Spokane luthier Pat Foster's guitars are celebrated via classical guitar showcase at Hamilton Studio Instruments are personal. Some musicians spend years trying to find a reliable guitar best suited for their needs, playing style and personal tastes. There's a...

Also stepped in to write a music story about Spokane luthier Pat Foster and a concert at Hamilton Studio celebrating his craftsmanship.

13.03.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Libraries and publishers used to have a really good relationship," says Robert Roose, Spokane Public Library's support services director. "Once e-content came around, that somehow eroded that relationship, [they] started seeing us as direct competitors..."

13.03.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Digital books can cost libraries three to four times as much as physical books. Meanwhile, the average cost of a print book ranges from $8 to $30. A library can keep that book in their collection forever, assuming it isn't lost or damaged.

13.03.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Digital lending services are costing Spokane-area libraries millions of dollars — are they worth it? In 2020 everything went digital. Millions of people worked from home, used Zoom to complete college degrees and communicated with loved ones solely through the...

This week I took a look at how the cost of digital lending services like OverDrive (Libby) and hoopla are impacting Spokane-area libraries.

13.03.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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March's First Friday includes huge 'doodles', developmental disability awareness and more First Friday, Spokane's monthly arts showcase, features show openings, gallery receptions, live music and plenty of chances to chat with local artists. Spanning the downtown...

March First Friday offerings! Get out and about :)

06.03.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you KNOW I voted for my man Herc

21.02.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't it! Thank you for reading :)

17.02.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ANOTHER ONE.

13.02.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Holding myself back from being hopeful about Viktor Hovland hitting 2/2 fairways at Genesis so far. #GenesisInvitational

13.02.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe offers a cozy, calm atmosphere for Spokane book lovers to enjoy Morgan Lynch was never actually going to open a bookstore. She and her husband joked about it for years. They weren't serious β€” at first....

New bookstore in town? You can bet that I'm writing about it!

Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe is a haven of pure coziness for sci-fi and fantasy lovers in downtown Spokane.

Read more about it here:

13.02.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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important journalism happening rn

07.02.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Major Tom, The Long Ear record store's resident feisty feline Amid the stacks at the Long Ear record store in Coeur d'Alene, you'll find the usual fare: used Neil Young records, shiny new Taylor Swift...

This week I took over the Inlander's official cat beat and interviewed Major Tom, the Long Ear record store's resident feline! He mostly said "meow."

06.02.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Starting to write some First Friday roundups! If you've never participated, this month will give you a good taste of the local art scene :)

06.02.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I spoke far too soon

03.02.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know it's only the first round but a girl can dream!!!!!

30.01.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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listen....these birdies mean everything to us Hovi Heads after all of this swing tinkering. (we're ignoring the bogey, it's fine)

30.01.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Viktor Hovland is on fire at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am rn and I've yet to find the golf community here on BlueSky so I have no one to talk about it with.

30.01.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Our annual Sustainability Issue is online, and on stands, now! Inside, figure out how to properly recycle, learn all about composting and read some local environmental updates. ♻️

Cover design by Derrick King

30.01.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Hello world! πŸ‘‹ We have a fancy new handle!

29.01.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Portrait of Spokane-based author Leyna Krow for a story in this week’s @theinlander.bsky.social about her latest short story collection Sinkhole and Other Inexplicable Voids, out today. She’ll be at Auntie’s Bookstore tonight at 7 pm.

www.inlander.com/culture/leyn...

28.01.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OOOOH thanks!! I need more graphic novels in my life.

27.01.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also add me on Storygraph! User: maddiejpearson

(I also have Goodreads. User: maddiemarvolo)

27.01.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

FYI, I've probably never read the sci-fi book you're thinking of recommending. I've hardly ever dipped my toes into the genre!

27.01.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Any sci-fi book recs? I've been super into space books lately, these are the last three books I've finished this year if that's any help!

27.01.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for sharing!! You're gonna love the book :)

27.01.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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