Annual Manual 2017/18

2017-2018 THE INLANDER’S

ANNUAL MANUAL

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE INLAND NORTHWEST FREE

ANNUAL MANUAL 2017-2018 supplement to the inlander

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LEARNING, PASSION and

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YOU SHOULD SEE US 1.2 MILLION SQUARE FEET FROM NOW. We’ve officially broken ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot, family-friendly resort and entertainment complex.

That means more fun for everyone. Here’s a little taste of what the future has in store.

Cyber Quest – a family-friendly arcade experience full of the latest non-violent video games.

Kids Quest – an hourly children’s entertainment center focusing on age-appropriate learning activities.

Food Court Expansion – a tasty new space for at least two new venues.

Northern Quest Luxury RV Resort – featuring 72 high-end RV sites and 19 luxury cottages with a full complement of resort amenities.

Windfall – a retail experience with a wide variety of outdoor recreation and sporting goods, home goods, fine gifts and jewelry items. Plus, special benefits for Northern Quest Camas Rewards Club members.

M&D – Spokane’s most unique movie-and-dinner experience, bringing a whole new level of fun to the Inland Northwest.

Multi-Family Apartment Community – a 216-unit apartment community in the heart of a growing and thriving entertainment, resort and retail destination.

For more detailed info and all the latest updates on our expansion project, visit northernquest.com/future

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ANNUAL REPORT Our annual update on the cornerstones of our community: transportation, employment, housing and health care. (page 17) EDUCATION Coverage that spans from kindergarten to grad school. (page 43) FOOD From new restaurants to add to your must-try list to decadent donuts, let these pages guide you to your next meal out. (page 59) DRINK Calling all beer lovers! Find our comprehensive guide to local brews here. Wine, cider and craft cocktail aficionados, we’ve got you covered, too. (page 97) NIGHTLIFE Karaoke. Trivia. Live music. Festivals. (page 113) SHOPPING From glasses shops to chic boutiques, to furniture stores and toy emporiums, we proudly present the Inland Northwest’s ultimate local shopping guide (page 129) RECREATION The adrenaline junkie’s guide to the Inland Northwest. (page 163) ARTS Our breakdown of the 2017-2018 Inland Northwest arts season. (page 197) 9 GREEN ZONE A guide to the legal cannabis market, including all the retail shops in the region. (page 220)

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WELCOME!

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ANNUAL MANUAL

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WE LOVE LOCAL. So don’t expect to see stories about national chains in these pages. We’re writing about the unique people, places and things exclusive to the Inland Northwest.

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THERE’S NO PAY-TO-PLAY. You know all those restaurants, boutiques and locally made products we write about? We’re not writing about them because they pay to be listed in the Annual Manual. hange isn’t always easy to see. Sometimes it takes distance.

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THERE ARE 40,000 REASONS LOVE THEand INLAND Each year as we scour the Inland Northwest to find theTO places, people things NORTHWEST. WeShops only had you’ll read about in The Annual Manual Manual, we expect to see some change. openspace to write about(It’s 1,200 or so reasons in this edition of and close. Chefs restaurant-hop, and new trends emerge. about time froyo and the Annual Manual. So if we missed your cupcakes took us by storm!)

Spokane street scene illustration by Stephanie Birdsong favorite wine bar or boutique, or didn’t But as I walked down First Avenue in downtown Spokane to check out the brandtouch on your favorite new trend, send new, and hip-as-hell coffee shop Luxe, it occurred to me that a radical metamorphosis an email to annualmanual@inlander.com, So often, the news is dominated by crime, tragedy and political has occurred — one that’s perhaps on par with that pubescent teenager’s transformaand we’ll consider it out for next year’s squabbling. We need journalists to report on abuses of power, and on tion. When we turned out The Inlander’s first Annual Manual seven years ago, West First edition. applied hair product.

Avenue was a wasteland. the preponderance of potholes multiplying on Spokane’s streets.

But asThere was no Montvale Hotel. No upscale restaurants, no bars like Rain and Stir or big-city boutiques like Tangerine. The adjacent Fox Theater important as it is to investigate the culture of our police department, it’s RESIDENTS RULE. While we was shuttered and at one point slated for demolition. Back up a few years before that, welcome the visitors and tourists also necessary to report on the culture creators working to make our city and this is where local television stations setup live shots for stories dealing with gangs who choose to explore the Inland more dynamic. That’s what this annual magazine aimsandtoprostitution. do — highlight Northwest, we have the locals in mind Seven years ago, if you heard someone talking about the U Disthe people, places and things that make the Inland Northwest a great when we’re putting together this annual trict, you would have likely assumed they were talking magazine. From the best of fests, to wine place to live: People like Adam Hegsted, a James Beard semifinalist about Seattle, not a bustling riverfront development tastings, to options for exploring the expanding his local food empire with three new restaurants opening soon to host a medicalin school that’s within walkoutdoors without really roughing it, our a newIdaho, public market. And if the region. Places like Huckleberry Tent and Breakfastingindistance Clark ofFork, goal is to help locals to find new ways vintage clothing stores are baromthat make exploring the outdoors appealing, even to discerning finicky city dwellers. to explore this city and region we live in. eters of a city on the rise (which I personally That’s why we call it “The Insider’s Guide Things like KJ Pottery’s stunning dishware; it’s handcrafted right here in think they are), take comfort in knowing a to the Inland Northwest.”

Spokane, but has grown so popular it’s gracing tablesnew across the country. crop (Artemis, Sequel, Carousel, Fringe & Fray) have in and around the city.

While we may not solve any of the world’s ills or injustices, it’ssprouted nice to IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR. The Spokane has done a lot of growing up. Turn Annual Manual is one of a series spend a little time focused on what’s good around us. So enjoy this gripethese pages and see for yourself. of publications put out by the free, locally focused look at what’s working in the Inland Northwest.

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ANNUAL REPORT “There’s a lack of access to behavioral health services in Spokane, so many individuals are not able to get the care they need.” PAGE 38

A bird’s eye view of Washington and Riverside in downtown Spokane.

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Greater Spokane Incorporated’s Todd Mielke explains why Spokane’s labor force is catching the attention of big-city employers.

Five major development projects — projected at more than $500 million — are shifting the landscape in Spokane, and stirring up controversy along the way.

Twenty nonprofits that need your stuff. Bonus: you can clear out the clutter.

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The past year has brought huge new developments — and a handful of controversies — to the Spokane area

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The current flow of traffic along North Monroe Street.

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NORTH MONROE STREET COST: $7.1 million LOCATION: The 1.12-mile stretch between Kiernan and Indiana avenues The stretch of North Monroe Street below Garland, between Kiernan and Indiana avenues, has plenty of horror stories to tell.

There have been car accidents. There have been vehicle doors that have been ripped off because of the lack of room between the road and the parking on the side of the road. And there have been deaths; 5-yearold Elayna Burrows-Gust was killed in 2013 when she tried to cross five lanes of traffic with her mom and brother.

That safety issue was exactly why the city received $4.6 million in grants to make that 1.12-mile stretch of Monroe safer. The overhaul will bring new streetlights, transit shelters, benches, trees along the street,

and lighted crosswalks. Sidewalks will be widened. The pavement will be rebuilt. And — here’s the rub — the number of lanes will be reduced from five to three. That has terrified many of the business owners along the stretch, who worry that the construction and “road diet” will leave them starving for customers. But the surrounding neighborhood, along with some of the younger businesses, are more supportive, even enthusiastic.

Expect this project to a play a key part in the 2017 election — even though the city council never voted on it explicitly. Councilmembers like Candace Mumm, however, say the final results of the overhaul will be positive — the key now is to make sure the city bolsters the businesses to help them weather the storm.

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EAST SPRAGUE LOCATION: The University District, east of downtown Spokane and the surrounding region COST: A total of $13.3 million in public funding Downtown’s University District, with the launch of Washington State University’s medical school and the medical education partnership between the University of Washington and Gonzaga University, is finally emerging out of adolescence and into adulthood. The economic vitality that civic leaders promise the University District will provide no longer feels like simply the province of press releases and brochures.

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TOP: Rendering of Avista’s Catalyst project on south side of the pedestrian bridge, seen in renderings above.

This year, the goal has been to try to spread that success to the surrounding area, starting with construction on the $9 million University District Gateway Bridge. It will not only give cyclists and pedestrians a way to cross the railroad tracks that divide Sprague Avenue from the University District, advocates hope the bridge will stand as another landmark for the region.

At the same time, $4.3 million will go to rejuvenating the stretch of East Sprague between Helena and Stone streets, bringing in new streetlights,

sidewalks and landscaping. East Sprague is receiving a lane reduction as well, but in this case, the business community has largely welcomed the change.

The influx of public investment has already been answered by a wave of private investment. In March, Avista announced the Catalyst project on the south side of the pedestrian bridge — a 140,000-squarefoot project spread across five acres. Think high-tech labs. Offices. Classrooms. Exactly the sort of project the University District and pedestrian bridge was supposed to attract.

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LOCATION: Just north of the Spokane River and west of the Monroe Street Bridge COST: $50+ million The blank spaces in Kendall Yards, the 78-acre former railroad yard and Superfund site owned by Greenstone, are beginning to be filled in. In February 2017, the Summit Medical building opened, with three stories of medical clinics, including one from Providence. The end of June brought the opening of My Fresh Basket, giving West Central and Kendall Yards a welcome, albeit pricey, food option. Even the Inlander got in on the action. The crew behind Chaps Diner and Bakery turned the former Inlander lobby into the Paper and Cup coffee shop.

So what’s next?

Greenstone will be putting in a small business district near Olmsted Brothers Green park. The spot between Nectar Wine & Beer and Spa Paradiso will get a new restaurant and retail space, complete with a community fitness center for Kendall Yards residents.

The wide-open space between the Inlander building and the Monroe Street Bridge, currently occupied by a dusty lot filled with boulders and marmots, will be the future site of 200,000 square feet of residential, retail and office space.

“Economically, it’s a just a big project. Its probable total value is $50 million,” Greenstone Homes founder and CEO Jim Frank says. “It’s a big project for downtown Spokane, it’s a big project for Greenstone.”

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SLAHNIFDTSINCGAPE RIVERFRONT PARK LOCATION: Directly north of downtown, and across the street from City Hall COST: $64.3 million Even as the debate over the design — and budgeting — of the iconic U.S. Pavilion stretched out through the summer, the 2014 Riverfront Park bond project has begun to yield real fruit. The bones of the new $7 million Looff Carrousel building have risen up. The Howard Street bridge replacement is under construction. The space for the new Ice Ribbon — an upgrade on the old ice rink — has been cleared away.

Meanwhile, there have been challenges for the park— the Rotary Fountain looks to cost nearly $1 million to repair, and that sort of funding was not a part of the park bond. And there are big decisions still to be made about the design on the north bank of the park, including a new regional playground.

The new Looff Carrousel building takes shape in Riverfront Park.

SPOKANE TRIBE ECONOMIC PROJECT COST: $400 million LOCATION: Near Airway Heights For 16 years, the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights has provided jobs and revenue for the Kalispel Tribe. Soon, the Kalispels’ casino will be joined by a new casino from the Spokane Tribe.

Construction began on the casino in November of last year, part of a big mixed-use development called the “Spokane Tribe Economic Project,” on 145 acres in the West Plains that the federal government had set aside in 2001 for the Spokane Tribe.

According to a Spokane Tribe press release, the casino, due to open in late 2017, will include 450 slot machines, 12 table games, a restaurant and a deli. In

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Members of the Spokane Tribe taking part in the ceremonial groundbreaking.

future phases, the project will add a tribal cultural center and a resort hotel as well.

Yet the development continues to be controversial. Spokane County, which forfeited receiving tax revenue from the project in order to freely oppose it, sued the U.S. Department of the Interior for approving the project. In particular, county commissioners have voiced fears that the casino’s location under some flight paths of the nearby Fairchild Air Force Base could make the base more likely to be shuttered in the future.

Initially, the Air Force also raised some concerns about the project’s location. But in subsequent years, it worked with the Spokane Tribe to address

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issues. According to a letter sent to Gov. Jay Inslee last year from Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Miranda Ballentine, “any issues that may have been of concern were addressed via the Tribe’s proposed mitigations,” and the Casino is “well outside of the existing noise zones and Potential Accident Zones.”

For proponents of the project, like City Council President Ben Stuckart, the casino stands to change the West Plains for the better.

“I can’t wait to see what the Spokane Tribe will build here,” Stuckart said last year. “I know it will leave a lasting legacy, and I look forward to working with the Spokane Tribe to make this city the place it was meant to be.” n

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Idaho vs.

Washington Who is the fairest of them all? We pit the Gem State against the Evergreen State Median household income Washington: $64,129 Idaho: $48,275

Source: 2015 one-year American Community Survey

Tax burden on the richest one percent

Washington: 2.4 percent of income Idaho: 6.4 percent of income Source: Institute on Taxation and Economic policy, 2015 data

Unemployment rate Washington: 4.5 percent Idaho: 3.2 percent

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

May 2017 figures, seasonally adjusted

Washington is a whole lot richer than Idaho, thanks mostly to the booming Seattle metropolitan area. Idaho’s low income, combined with its much smaller population, means that it’s a lot harder to collect tax revenue for major projects there. However, during the recovery from the recession, Idaho has consistently maintained a lower unemployment rate than its neighbor to the west. Most recently, Idaho can thank the influx of retirees, drawn by the state’s natural beauty and low property values, who have boosted the service economy.

Tax burden on the poorest 20 percent

Washington: 16.8 percent of income Idaho: 8.5 percent of income

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For a state that generally votes deep blue, Washington seems terrified of an income tax, preferring instead to heavily tax its poor, while its rich are barely even affected. While Washington’s upcoming tax hikes might change the figures somewhat, don’t expect the state to lose its reputation for having the nation’s most poor-punishing tax system.

Violent crime rate in 2015

Washington: 284 violent crimes reported for every 100,000 people Idaho: 216 violent crimes reported for every 100,000 people

Property crime rate in 2015

Washington: 3,464 property crimes reported for every 100,000 people Idaho: 1,744 property crimes reported for every 100,000 people Neither Idaho nor Washington are particularly dangerous states. It’s in the area of property crime

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where you see the major distinction: For several years in a row, Washington has had one of the worst property crime rates in the nation. One possible reason: Washington is the only state that doesn’t give property-crime offenders probation or parole supervision after they are released from prison.

Percent of state made up of federal land Washington: 28.6 percent Idaho: 61.6 percent

Source: Congressional Research Service, 2015

Management of federal land continues to be a huge controversy within Idaho; understanding just how much of the state’s land is controlled by the federal government shows one reason why.

Percent on Medicaid Washington: 11 percent Idaho: 18 percent

Percent uninsured Washington: 7 percent Idaho: 11 percent

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, using 2015 data

The entire health care system is facing a massive shakeup if congressional Republicans pass a health care plan. For now, you can clearly see the consequence of Idaho’s decision not to expand Medicaid.

The decision left 78,000 Idahoans in a perverse hole, where they don’t qualify for Medicaid but are too poor to qualify for tax credits. Attempts to address this problem in the Idaho state legislature have failed repeatedly.

— DANIEL WALTERS

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20 nonprofit organizations that want your stuff

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eeling the need to purge some household items, but don’t have the time or energy for a yard sale? Whether you’re cleaning out the house before the holidays or delving into spring cleaning, these local charities will benefit from your excess stuff.

1 TVs, COMPUTERS AND SMALL ELECTRONICS Upgrade your printer? Invest in a Ninja? The following nonprofits will accept your old printer and blender, but make sure you check their guidelines. Some agencies won’t accept items older than 10 years, while others will accept some non-working electronics.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store* Visit satruck.org for locations World Relief Spokane* 1522 N. Washington St. 484-9829 Volunteers of America* 6206 E. Trent Ave. Spokane Valley 327-4112 Goodwill* Visit discovergoodwill.org for locations

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While all the charities that accept furniture and housewares also accept books, the following nonprofits are particularly grateful for your donations: Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s Second Story Books Bookstore 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene, 208-769-2315 Spokane Public Library Visit spokanelibrary.org for locations 444-5307

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Erase all of your personal information, then donate your old cellphones to the following organizations: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Spokane Donate at any STCU branch.

Visit stcu.org/branches_atms for locations World Relief Spokane* 1522 N. Washington St. 484-9829 YWCA of Spokane Alternatives to Domestic Violence 930 N. Monroe St. 326-1190

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The following nonprofit, full-service bike shops put homeless and at-risk kids to work, learning valuable job skills.

Cool Water Bikes 224 S. Howard St. 838-8580 Mosaic Community Bike Shop 115 E. Pacific Ave. 747-3007

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BEAUTY ITEMS Project Beauty Share will accept new and gently used makeup, and even that shampoo you tried once and didn’t like. Visit projectbeautyshare. org for a list of accepted

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HOUSEWARES Your chairs, dishes and lamps are gratefully accepted at the following nonprofits, as long as they aren’t damaged and don’t need cleaning or repairs.

The Arc of Spokane* 808 N. Ruby 328-8100 Goodwill* Visit discovergoodwill.org for locations

* Organization offers pickup services

Idaho Youth Ranch 845 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene 208-664-1736 317 E. Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho 208-773-1038 Catholic Charities Spokane Furniture Bank* 919 E. Trent Ave. 991-9345 Volunteers of America* 6206 E. Trent Ave. Spokane Valley 327-4112 Global Neighborhood Thrift Store 902 W. Indiana Ave. Spokane 868-0001

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Thanks to the work of local nonprofit Cancer Can’t, you can now donate unexpired, unopened medications in Washington state. Visit donatedrugs.com for more information.

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USED BRAS Breast Intentions provides undergarments for low-income women, and will gratefully accept your gently used bras.

Visit breastintentionsofwashington/contribute for a list of drop-off locations.

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While most of the nonprofits that accept housewares will also take children’s clothing and accessories, the following organizations particularly appreciate your unused diapers, formula, cribs, and blankets: Baskets for Babies* Visit basketsforbabies.org for a list of needed items and drop-off locations.

Inland NW Baby Visit inlandnwbaby.com for a list of needed items.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery Please call in advance and speak to the house manager regarding donations of used clothing, furniture and toys.

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INSIDER INSIGHT Since February 2016, TODD MIELKE has served as the CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, an organization that works to develop business in the region and connect people with resources and each other to strengthen the Inland Northwest. He offered some insight into trends affecting Spokane and the greater region, and why this area is looking good to employers and workers.

1. Moving to the Labor Force It used to be that employees would relocate to jobs, but more and more often, employers are looking to locate some or all of their operation where there’s an available labor force, which makes Spokane especially attractive, Mielke says.

GSI has heard from businesses such as law and engineering firms struggling to recruit people to work for them in more expensive markets, such as Seattle, he says.

“Can people in an entry level position or mid-level position in those firms afford to live in downtown Seattle?

Probably not,” he says. “What’s the difference if I have a paralegal four floors below me in a skyscraper emailing forms to me vs. in Spokane in the same time zone emailing them to me? We are seeing people looking at that.”

In the first quarter of 2017, the median home sale in King County was $577,300, compared to a median home sale in Spokane County of $208,000, according to the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies at University of Washington. Couple that with a shorter commute time, lower cost of living, and the fact that 18- to 34-year-olds are the fastest growing segment of workers here, and the Inland Northwest’s labor future looks bright, Mielke says.

2. Importance of Education When employers ask what Spokane’s workforce looks like, Mielke says he knows they really want to know how many workers have post-secondary education, whether in skilled trades or beyond.

As of fall 2017, Spokane will be educating more medical students than Seattle, and Mielke hears a need for more people in the health professions, especially nursing. He says there’s also a need for people in trades – such as welding and machining – as well as accounting and information technology.

About 41 percent of the work force here has a post-secondary degree of some kind, but GSI’s goal is for that number to be 60 percent by 2025, Mielke says.

— SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

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The Numbers You Need Whether you need to report a pothole that’s bordering on becoming a sinkhole or want to pop off to your local lawmaker, here are the numbers you need to make the call

TO REPORT ANIMALS IN DISTRESS

TO FIND OUT WHY YOUR TRASH WASN’T PICKED UP

Ponti Veterinary Hospital (for wildlife) 922-7465

Spokane 3-1-1

SCRAPS Emergency Line (for domestic animal cruelty, animals abandoned in hot vehicles, or dangerous dogs)

Spokane County 924-9400

TO REPORT GRAFFITI

509-477-2533

Spokane 3-1-1

Idaho Animals In Distress Association Hotline (for wildlife) 208-367-1026

Coeur d’Alene 208-457-1820

TO REPORT A THEFT Spokane County Crime Check 456-2233 Kootenai County Non-Emergency 208-446-1850

Coeur d’Alene Police Department 208-769-2320

TO FIND OUT WHEN YOUR STREET WILL BE PLOWED Spokane Snow Hotline 3-1-1 Coeur d’Alene Snow Line 208-769-2233

TO REPORT A POTHOLE Spokane Street Department 3-1-1 Coeur d’Alene Street Department 208-769-2235

TO RENT A PICNIC SHELTER IN A LOCAL PARK

TO REPORT ROADKILL

Spokane Parks and Recreation 3-1-1

Washington State Highways 324-6566

Coeur d’Alene Parks 208-769-2252

Spokane County 477-3600

I’M IN CRISIS, OR A FAMILY MEMBER IS IN CRISIS Spokane/Spokane County 838-4428 Coeur d’Alene/Kootenai County 208-625-4884

I NEED HELP PAYING MY RENT OR HEAT BILL 2-1-1

I WANT TO MAKE MY VOICE HEARD Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. Representative, 5th District, Washington 353-2374 or 202-225-2006

Spokane Valley 921-1000

TO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T DIG INTO ELECTRICAL WIRES IN YOUR YARD

City of Spokane 3-1-1

Washington 811 or 800-424-5555

Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senate, Washington 353-2507 or 202-224-3441

SCRAPS (dead domestic animals) 477-2532

Kootenai County 811 or 800-428-4950

Raul Labrador, U.S. Representative,

Idaho roads 208-769-1414

TO REPORT A RESTAURANT THAT MADE YOU SICK

TO REPORT A LOST ANIMAL

Spokane Regional Health District 324-1560, ext. 2

SCRAPS Lost Pet Hotline 477-8100

Panhandle Health District 208-415-5100

Spokane Humane Society 467-5235 City of Coeur d’Alene Animal Control 208-769-2320 Kootenai County 208-446-1300

Patty Murray, U.S. Senate, Washington 624-9515 or 202-224-2621

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SPOTLIGHT: AGRICULTURE In Spokane County, agriculture supports 1,576 JOBS and generates $117 MILLION in annual economic impact Just south of Spokane, Whitman County is the top WHEAT-producing county in the entire United States; it’s second in BARLEY production. Spokane County has 2,500 FARMS, the second-highest number in Washington SOURCE: GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED

TOP-5 EMPLOYMENT SECTORS Spokane County 7.1 percent 8.8 percent 12.1 percent 16.2 percent 18.5 percent

MINIMUM WAGE Washington 8.9 percent

$11/hour

8.3 percent 11.3 percent 17 percent 12.4 percent

$9.75/hour

Manufacturing Accommodation and Food Services Retail Government Health Care and Social Assistance

$7.25/hour

SOURCE: EWU INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES SOURCE: EWU INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

MANUFACTURING

GOVERNMENT

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$45,930

$30,743

$48,965

$47,500

$58,945

$51,999

$74,641

$52,287

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RETAIL

PAID FAMILY LEAVE In 2017, Washington passed one of the most generous family-leave laws in the nation. The measure offers eligible workers 12 weeks paid time off for the birth or adoption of a child, plus another two for complicated pregnancies.

It takes effect in 2020.

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SELLING While we can all be encouraged by the positive movement in lending and real estate values, it can sometimes be uncomfortable for sellers to put a property on the market. I have confidence in our regional real estate landscape and guide my clients in overcoming any hesitancy to sell. While things are looking up and good opportunities are available in the market, I also understand that I am often managing my client’s largest asset. $16,581.499 in 47 transactions for 2016, and so far in 2017, 32 transactions for $9,263,149 (as of September). It’s a responsibility I take very seriously.

I feel for my sellers and work hard for them to gain the most from their home or property sale.

The regional real estate market is rebounding. Whether for a residential home, or out-of-town acreage, now is a great time to buy, with interest rates as low as 3% to 4%.

Though I have deep expertise in residential acreage and prestige properties, my listings can shift with the market.

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FOLLOW ME

Staying wired with the Inland Northwest’s socially savvy players

BY DAN NAILEN

KYRS Thin Air Community Radio This community radio station hosts all manner of special events and concerts, and their Facebook page is a great way to keep up.

Dave, Ken, and Molly @DKM929 Keep up with Spokane’s favorite morning radio team (Dave, Ken and Molly), and enjoy the celebrity and weird news they retweet.

Downtown Spokane This page keeps you up to speed on everything from art festivals to movies in the park, road construction to restaurant openings.

Second Harvest Inland Northwest Keep up with the nonprofit’s class offerings and volunteer opportunities.

Auntie’s Bookstore @auntiesbooks Stay abreast of Spokane’s amazing literary scene and the events held in the city’s best bookstore.

Shawn Vestal @vestal13 Shawn Vestal, author and Spokesman-Review columnist, offers commentary both caustic and comical on his Twitter feed.

Spokane Memes Share laughs with a local twist via this meme clearinghouse full of distinctly Spokane-style jokes.

River City Red @RiverCityRed Keep up with Spokane brewery River City Brewing — but you mostly want to follow for the jokes and retweets.

NW Outdoors This new gear-centric consignment shop tips followers off to new products regularly.

The Foley Institute The WSU-based nonprofit dedicated to civil political discourse and education hosts amazing speakers, and you can find out the details first here.

The Garland Theater Discount movies are just the start at the Garland; follow them to find out about special events, parties and drink specials at in-house bar Bon Bon.

TicketsWest If you enjoy concerts, following TicketsWest will tip you off for on-sale dates and places before most of your friends know what’s happening.

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Spokane Happens @SpokaneHappens Keep with the steady flow of arts and entertainment events happening around Spokane.

VisitSpokane @VisitSpokane The advocates of all things local are seemingly everywhere, tweeting pics and info about what’s good in the Spokane ’hood.

Angry North Idaho @AngryNIdaho Even if you don’t pay attention to Idaho politics, you should pay attention to Angry North Idaho’s hilarious takes on local and national news.

WestCoast Ent. @WCEBroadway Find out about ticket deals, Broadway plays coming to the area and more.

eatspokane

bartlettspokane

No marketing pitches or self-aggrandizing posts; this Instagrammer offers simple (and delicious-looking) pics and locations of Spokane’s best grub to nearly 12,000 followers.

Keep up with what’s happening at the all-ages venue, and see killer shots from shows big and small.

spokanearts

See where Spokane’s arts advocates are hanging out on the town.

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If vintage design is your thing, follow Serena Thompson, founder of the Farm Chicks fair and contributor to Country Living magazine. _ruins

Photographer Matt Loi goes to a LOT of concerts around the Inland Northwest, and you can find his pics of them here.

Chef Tony Brown is always changing his menu, and Instragram photos are often the best way to see what’s on the Ruins menu at any given moment.

#InlandNWAleTrail

atticuscoffee

Tap into this hashtag and see what the area beer lovers are drinking right now — and where.

Yes, you see what’s on hand at the Atticus store, but they share highlights of downtown life on their feed as well.

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CRACKDOWN ON DRUNK DRIVING

YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY The Spokane Transit Authority’s 10-year Moving Forward plan contains two dozen individual projects, too many to mention here. We’ll break down the five most important things you need to know:

1,100 Since at least 2012, the number of DUI charges filed in 1,000 Spokane County have been slowly increasing. Notably, 900 that increase could be attributed to the fact that the 800 Spokane Police Department now calls the Washington 700 State Patrol to handle DUI arrests, which are filed in the 600 county’s system, rather than the city’s.

500 Regardless, the increase 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 prompted Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell to implement a policy that cracks down on DUI offenders, even for their first offense. For repeat offenders, the policy comes down even harder.

“A DUI is an unguided missile that is one interchange away from a direct hit,” Haskell said when announcing his new policy.

Deputy Prosecutor Rachel Sterett, who supervises DUI cases, says the new policy brings Spokane more in line with standards in some other counties throughout the state.

1

Beginning in 2019, Spokane will construct a Central City Line to bus large volumes of people through the downtown core. The route stretches from the historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood on the west side of town, through downtown and into the University District, ending at Spokane Community College to the east. The buses will be electric-powered and emit zero emissions, according to STA’s website.

2 3 4

Increased rides including service later into the evening on Saturdays, more weekend trips to Airway Heights and a new route to the Spokane Valley on nights and weekends.

Adult fares increase from $1.50 to $1.75 in July 2017, and will jump to $2 in July 2018.

A sleek new command center allows transportation directors to be “proactive” rather than “reactive” when transit issues pop up, says Fred Nelson, a transportation director. When buses begin running behind schedule, for example, Nelson and his team of directors can coordinate other buses, plugging the gaps seamlessly. Directors can also build detours ahead of major public events such as Hoopfest and to avoid traffic congestion.

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In 2016, STA transported more than 10 million passengers (down slightly from 2015), used nearly 1.4 million gallons of diesel fuel and reported six collisions (with no fatalities).

THE STREETS ARE WATCHING Run a red light or speed through a school zone in Spokane, and there’s a good chance the cameras will catch you. In an effort to improve traffic safety at certain intersections and near schools, the city of Spokane has installed cameras at 10 stoplights and in two school zones. Drivers within eyeshot can be ticketed for violating traffic laws, including running a red light, failing to stop completely at a flashing red signal or speeding.

The tickets are issued to the vehicle’s registered owner as an infraction, and “insurance rates and driver’s license[s] will not be affected,” the city’s website says. Vehicle owners can either pay the fine, ask for a hearing and reduced fine, or argue that you weren’t the driver. (More info: my.spokanecity.org/police/prevention/photo-red).

The intersections where cameras have been installed are marked by “thick painted white stop lines prior to marked crosswalks,” according to the city’s website.

Revenue in 2016 totaling $2.8 million from the two types of cameras is funding traffic construction projects.

— MITCH RYALS

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INSIDER INSIGHT

Our Inland roots run deep. We started local from day one. And we stayed local, reinvesting our success into this amazing community of Inlanders.

DR. DAVID O’BRIEN is the new chief executive for MultiCare Health System’s East Region, and will lead the transition as MultiCare takes over Deaconess and Spokane Valley hospitals and Rockwood Clinic.

O’Brien came to Spokane from Northern California, where he served in various leadership roles. He started work in mid-June.

“I spent my first two weeks meeting hundreds of my new colleagues, touring the hospitals and clinics and trying to understand who we are now,” O’Brien says. “I was with the night shift employees at Valley Hospital at 11:59 pm on June 30 as we made the transition from Rockwood Health System to MultiCare Health System. They are all very excited to return to not-for-profit status with a focus on the community.”

1. Not-for-Profit

People devoted to creating and sustaining a culturally vibrant place to call home. People who know the value of an independent voice.

People who have become our most valuable asset.

So as long as we’re here, we’ll

With the shift to MultiCare, patients in Eastern Washington can expect upgrades to facilities by a hospital owner not beholden by demands to make more money.

“As a not-for-profit health system, we do not have shareholders,” O’Brien says by email. “We are a community asset and our investments are in the community to continuously improve our services. You can expect some upgrades to the existing facilities to modernize the care here and expansion of services to meet the health care needs in the region.”

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2. Modernization

invest in fellow Inlanders like you.

Patients can expect the health system to come on board with modern upgrades that will ease communication between regional health providers.

“We’re bringing a new electronic health record to the three entities so everyone can stay connected,” O’Brien writes.

“It’s the same one that Providence uses and that will mean better care coordination across our region.”

3. Looking Ahead MultiCare is also “very interested in collaborating on medical education to train new physicians, nurses and other clinical staff,” and is “also looking for ways to expand our services to make sure patients have access to the services they need,” O’Brien writes.

Some areas where the system can be improved have already been identified, he says, and MultiCare intends to be the Pacific Northwest’s highest-value health care system.

— SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

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THANK YOU, SPOKANE

Thank you, Spokane, for investing in our future.

Through the implementation of STA Moving Forward, a voter-approved 10-year plan to maintain, improve and expand transit services throughout Spokane County, we’re working to meet the needs of our growing community.

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An architectural rendering of the new behavioral health hospital, to open in 2018.

PUTTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO BED

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f a changing skyline signifies a thriving city, then count Spokane as flourishing.

One of its most unheralded — yet greatly needed — projects is rising quickly at the corner of Fifth and Browne, beneath Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s main campus. That is the site of Providence Health Care and UHS/Fairfax Behavioral Health’s new behavioral health hospital serving Eastern Washington.

Ground was broken in May 2017, and the hospital will be ready for patients in the fall of 2018.

A shot in the arm is what behavioral health care in Spokane and Eastern Washington needs. While behavioral health concerns appear on the rise, the need for care is nothing new; rather, it’s the lack of resources that have kept people from

getting that care.

“There’s a lack of access to behavioral health services in Spokane, so many individuals are not able to get the care they need,” says Providence Health and Services External Communications Director Liz DeRuyter. Currently, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital currently have the only beds in Eastern Washington for acute inpatient hospitalization, but the new hospital confirms the need for more resources.

“We are not ‘seeing’ more patients, because we are at capacity all the time,” says DeRuyter. Full capacity at both Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital results in shortages in both outpatient and inpatient services.

“Individuals needing acute hospital inpatient services have to wait longer to

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be admitted.”

The new behavioral health hospital will help improve access to acute inpatient hospital care, but won’t solve the problem. A national shortage of providers treating behavioral health issues, as well as inadequate community outpatient and transitional services, are part of the mix.

While facilities such as Eastern State Hospital provide care to patients who require long-term therapy, short-term inpatient hospital care for behavioral health patients is the care needed for patients with acute behavioral health issues, usually consisting of stabilization with an average length of stay less than 10 days.

When the construction is complete, there will be double the inpatient beds available, and a new source of hope for those in need.

acute inpatient beds currently

acute inpatient beds in fall of 2018

The number of first- and second-year medical school students enrolled at the University of Washington School of Medicine at Gonzaga University and Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane in the fall of 2017.

— BLYTHE THIMSEN

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AVERAGE 2017 RENTS BY SPOKANE NEIGHBORHOOD

$890

Hillyard, Moran Prairie, Southgate

$875

Latah Valley

$856

Lincoln Heights

$808

Chief Garry Park

$761

Browne’s Addition, Peaceful Valley, West Central

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$749

Emerson-Garfield

$745

This is step one, no question, says Patrick Kendrick of Audubon Real Estate. “Knowing where you stand financially as well as finding out what price you are comfortable with is key,” Kendrick says. “No one likes to be house poor. There is more to life than paying a mortgage.”

Balboa/South Indian Trail, Five Mile Prairie

$735

Nevada-Lidgerwood

$731

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Current median price

% increase in past year

99201

$137,600

9%

99202

$140,200

6.5%

99203

$239,900

8.6%

99204

$203,800

11.2%

99205

$146,600

6.9%

99206

$204,000

10.4%

99207

$121,100

10.9%

99208

$226,000

6.7%

99212

$170,400

9.2%

99217

$170,900

7.0%

99223

$257,600

10%

99224

$282,800

7.2%

Source: Zillow.com as of May 2017

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Certain deal breakers cannot be compromised on, Kendrick says, “but going in with some flexibility helps keep you positive and adaptive.” Inventory is very low and the market shows it could be that way for a while: “Do your best not to rule anything out.”

Connect with an agent who understands you.

You want a savvy, experienced, professional advisor on your side as you hunt. Kendrick says that finding a person interested in working with people, not just properties, will help make the process fun and enjoyable.

Vintage vs. newer construction: It’s up to you.

Spokane has several neighborhoods that have undergone dramatic revitalizations, and they often have a combination of new construction, remodeled homes or historic fixer-uppers. “Having an agent who understands the working components of a home is definitely a benefit,” Kendrick says. “Keeping an honest, logical mindset as to how much work you actually want to do can be a huge benefit down the road.”

Know why you’re buying.

Know going in if you’re looking for a quality place to spend time with friends and family, or if you’re looking for something with some appreciation potential that you might sell quickly. “There are endless strategies in the world of real estate,” Kendrick says. “Do some research and find out what is most important to you.”

— DAN NAILEN

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Founded in 2014, Community Cancer Fund is a local non-profit dedicated to supporting cancer patients at every stage of their journey. In just three years, we’ve established a $3 million endowment for Camp Goodtimes, a free summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer. We’ve provided more than 3,800 nights of complimentary lodging for cancer patients undergoing treatment in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. We’ve donated over $200,000 to help local cancer patients pay for transportation to treatment, medication and other critical needs. Now, we’re announcing a powerful collaboration with Kootenai Health and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest to provide a new home for healing.

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EDUCATION “There are space challenges all over the district — the South Hill, up north and to the east.”

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Whitworth University now has more than 2,500 undergrads.

PEOPLE

PLACES

THINGS

Washington State University College of Medicine founding dean John Tomkowiak lays out his goals for the first class of med school students.

The Inland Northwest is home to more than three dozen private K-12 schools. We’ve done the legwork, so you can compare tuition, enrollment, even teacher-student ratios.

The concept of school choice goes a little bit further in Spokane Public Schools, beyond the options schools and two charter schools.

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SCHOLASTIC FANTASTIC ILLUSTRATIONS

BY JEFF DREW

SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME A University of Idaho researcher is among scientists studying Greenland glaciers to figure out just how fast the world’s sea levels might rise

BY SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

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n the next 85 years or so, scientists think sea levels will likely rise by another foot to 6 feet, says University of Idaho researcher Tim Bartholomaus.

“That is a huge range,” he says. “If you tell the mayor of Seattle or the mayor of Miami that you’ve got to look forward to 1 foot or 6 feet of sea level rise, they’re going to laugh. ‘What am I supposed to do with that information?’ It’s too uncertain.”

To knock down those uncertainties, we need to understand basically two things, Bartholomaus says. The first is how much carbon dioxide and other gases people are going to keep pumping into the atmosphere contribute to climate change, which will

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largely interconnect with political decision making.

The other is, given those changes, how and why do glaciers and ice sheets melt and move in the ways they do, and how can people predict those changes with any certainty?

He and an international team of scientists are working to pin down the second part.

They’ve been studying some of the many glaciers on Greenland’s ice sheet, the second largest in the world behind Antarctica, and this year announced that some glaciers melt and recede a lot more than others in part because of their shape.

“We’ve known for some time now that the Greenland ice sheet is losing ice,” Bartholomaus

says. “But what we’re seeing is not all glaciers contribute in the same way.”

Interestingly, even when glaciers are right next to each other, they don’t act the same.

Of the 16 glaciers they studied on the west coast of Greenland, one accounted for more than 81 percent of the ice lost between 1985 and 2015.

The research relied on highly detailed aerial images from those time periods that the researchers used to create topographic maps and observe what each glacier looked like over time.

The study found that it’s a good thing to have thin, steep portions of a glacier closer to where it meets the ocean, Bartholomaus says. n

RESISTING THE RESISTANCE A WSU professor shows how the secrets to preventing the deadly rise of antibiotic resistance can come down to understanding different cultures

BY DANIEL WALTERS

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t’s one of the greatest threats to human health. If it isn’t stopped, one of humanity’s greatest achievements in modern medicine may gradually be lost.

The antibiotic era began in September 1928, when Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming noticed that a certain mold was inhibiting the growth of bacteria in a petri dish. That mold became penicillin, and that penicillin ushered in a medical revolution.

But today, doctors are talking about how the antibiotic era may already be ending. Antibiotics are powerful weapons to fight disease — but they’re powerful weapons that lose their effectiveness the more they’re used.

Already, there are strains of bacteria which are completely immune to every drug we can throw at them.

“We’ve been trying to convey that importance without burying people in numbers,” says Washington State University professor Doug Call, the associate director for research and graduate education in the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health. “It makes it more risky to have any medical procedure. Having a baby.

Having open heart surgery. Dealing with an open wound.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 23,000 people in the United States alone die annually from antibiotic resistance.

In the U.S., much of the antibiotics debate has centered around medical practice. But Call, who helped put together the Washington State Antimicrobial Resistance Coalition, looks at this as a global crisis. Call and WSU’s Mark Caudell have gone in-depth and hands-on in studying the African country of Tanzania, surveying distinct tribes regarding their cultural practices and measuring levels of antibiotic resistance in different populations.

In that time, they’ve come to a crucial conclusion: The fight to slow the growth of antibiotic resistance must be tailored to each battleground; they’re not just doing battle on the microscopic level. Cultural, agricultural and economic conditions, they’ve detailed, all have major consequences in the bacterial realm.

“Both on the human side and the animal side, you go overseas in places like Kenya and Tanzania, there’s a high disease burden,” Call says. “A big chunk of that is related to horrifying living conditions.” n A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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A RING BY SPRING? Research examines how pressure to get married before graduation at Whitworth and other Christian colleges can burden students

BY WILSON CRISCIONE

hen Stacy Keogh George came to Whitworth University in 2013, she noticed something familiar. As spring neared, George’s students approached her and expressed a common fear: They were ready to graduate, but they still had no engagement ring on their finger.

George remembers feeling the same pressure when she was a student at a Christian college, George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

The idea was that women, by the time they graduated, should find a man to marry — that they should get a “ring by spring.” At Whitworth, some students thought their success in college was tied to their marital status.

“They were clearly intelligent students pursuing a degree,” George says. “Yet they feel like they have to be married in order to be successful college students.”

So George, an assistant professor of sociology, wanted to find out where the “ring by spring” culture was coming from and how it impacts students. Since 2014, she has studied the topic, conducting surveys and analyzing the results. What she’s found may provide some direction for Christian universities and students on how to navigate dating culture in a generation that seems to be getting married later and later in life.

One thing her research has shown, she says, is that the “ring by spring” culture can negatively impact the dating culture for both men and women, particularly women.

“I have yet to find a comment in any of my surveys that has said that ‘ring by spring’ promotes positive relationships on campus,” she says.

The “ring by spring” culture is not always taken seriously, George says. In her surveys, George found that students thought the pressure to get engaged before they graduate was “ridiculous,” or a joke.

But even if it is a joke, it can still have an impact. Emily Moline, who graduated from Whitworth in 2016, remembers hearing about getting a “ring by spring” during her freshman orientation.

George’s research does suggest that women feel more pressure than men. In George’s first survey of students in 2014, nearly two-thirds of women reported some pressure to be married, or were already married.

Only 22 percent of men felt any pressure at all. n

POWERFUL SPIRIT A Colville novelist and public intellectual relished her role as a bridge between cultures

BY MITCH RYALS

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hristine Quintasket came into this world, and left it, in her self-imposed role as a diplomat.

The Colville woman, who published two books under the pen name “Mourning Dove,” was born in a canoe crossing the Kootenai River from North Idaho into Washington in 1888, according to family lore.

“I really like the symbolism that she was navigating the plateau right from the moment she was born,” says Laurie Arnold, director of Native American Studies at Gonzaga University, who recently published an article on the Colville woman’s influence.

For much of her life, Quintasket traveled throughout the Columbia Plateau,

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GUT PUNCH Microscopic organisms living in our digestive tract could help unlock therapies to treat chronic diseases, like multiple sclerosis

BY CHEY SCOTT

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magine if the key to treating — or maybe even curing — a host of chronic diseases and disorders, like Alzheimer’s, autism, mental illnesses, obesity, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s, was living inside of us all along.

It may be, and a microbiologist at Eastern Washington University is one of many researchers around the world currently studying the complex effects that the trillions of microbes living in our digestive tracts may have on our overall health, including the onset of chronic illness.

Since 2007, and at EWU for the past two years, Javier OchoaRepáraz has examined anomalies in the overall makeup of microbes — referred to as the microbiome or microbiota — in the gastrointestinal tracts of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and progressive autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system and disrupts communication in the brain.

Based on the findings of Ochoa-Repáraz and others in his field, so far it’s been determined that the overall composition of the gut microbiome in MS patients differs significantly from that of otherwise healthy individuals. There are also notable differences in the microbiome in MS patients who are in stages of symptom remission or relapse, OchoaRepáraz says.

“Until not so long ago, we pretty much ignored the microbes in our gut,” he explains. “We knew that the gut was the port of entrance for many pathogens, and we knew that microbes were important in fighting or competing against these pathogens.”

Yet when it comes to pinpointing exactly how these microbes of the intestines and colon affect the immunology of patients with MS, things are less clear. Ochoa-Repáraz is focusing his current research, with the aid of undergraduate and graduate microbiology students at EWU, on finding out whether the presence of a specific microbiome makeup is somehow linked to the cause of MS, or if a patient’s microbiome is in turn altered by the presence of the disease.

“It’s like the chicken and the egg — what comes first? The imbalance of microbes or the disease changing the gut microbiology?”

He hypothesizes that the relationship is bidirectional; a two-way street — the microbes affect the brain, and the brain affects the microbes. n

collecting stories of Colville and Okanogan people that she would eventually compile into a book. As the first Native American woman to publish a novel, Quintasket felt it was her role to preserve Native culture for younger generations, as well as inform those, typically white people, unfamiliar with it.

As a bridge between two cultures, the story goes, Quintasket’s life came to an end in 1936. She was staying with a non-Indian couple, who repeatedly asked her to show them her “spirit power” — a private part of one’s personality that is to be honored and protected.

Finally, Arnold says, Quintasket relented, in part because of her desire to facilitate understanding of tribal culture. Soon after, she became ill and never recovered. In 1988, a Colville elder said that her choice cost her her life.

But perhaps more significant for Arnold, who is an enrolled member of the Sinixt Band of the Colville Confederated Tribes, are the details in between, and how they’ve been interpreted by her peers.

“Scholars for a long time were hung up on this notion about [Quintasket] that framed her as suffering because of her biculturality,” Arnold says. “But that characterization is such an oversimplification.”

In her article published recently in Montana: The Magazine of Western History, Arnold aims to give a more complete picture of Quintasket as an activist and a public intellectual.

“She was doing work at the time that not many people were doing — men or women,” Arnold says. n A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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Jacob Gannon (left) and Sujal Rijal at work during a microbiology class at North Central High School.

Take Your Pick

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Spokane Public Schools’ five comprehensive high schools all offer a slightly different flavor for parents to choose from

BY WILSON CRISCIONE

T

hese days, the words “school choice” have become a springboard for a debate on education policy. For some, those words mean more school options and chances for success. For others, it’s a euphemism for draining public education resources.

Yet the concept of school choice goes a little bit further in Spokane Public Schools, beyond the options schools and two charter schools.

Parents can choose to enroll their kids in one of the five traditional high schools — Ferris, Rogers, Lewis and Clark, Shadle and North Central — and each has its own strengths that may lure students from outside its boundaries.

“Families are more consumer-oriented than they were in years past. I think they really do treat schools like they would for housing,” says Marybeth Smith, principal at Lewis and Clark. “So you want to have a really clear identity.”

In other school districts, parents don’t always have the opportunity to “choice” their children into a high school outside their immediate neighborhood. Julie Lee moved to Spokane from the west side of Washington last year to become principal of Shadle. In the districts she worked in previously, there wasn’t open choice enrollment like there is in Spokane. It can develop into competitiveness between schools, she says, though the five principals say they try not to directly compete with one another.

“It puts us in a position where we have to look at our work carefully and deliver an excellent educational program to our community,” Lee says. “And I think that’s a good thing.”

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Fortunately, all five major high schools have something unique to offer.

We talked to all five school principals about what specifically helps their school stand out.

NORTH CENTRAL There may be no program more distinguished in Spokane than North Central’s INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. With the only two professional-grade high school science labs in the country, according to the school, students conduct experiments and make their own discoveries. It grew popular enough that in 2014, the school opened a new three-story building for the IST program. Now middle school aged students can enroll in NC, specifically to be part of NC’s IST program, and the waiting list to get into the program is about 100 students.

It was created by teacher Randy James, who retired from NC after the 201617 school year, and with the help of former principals and district administrators.

The idea, he has told the Inlander, was to have all kids — even those who may be reluctant at first — engage in authentic science.

Steve Fisk, North Central principal, admits the science program is the No. 1 draw for students going to NC, along with the strength of academics overall and the teachers at the school. He thinks the choice enrollment in Spokane Public Schools is a good thing for families.

“One size fits all isn’t always the best way,” Fisk says.

INSIDER INSIGHT As Chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane since 2010, CHRISTINE JOHNSON oversees a system of thousands of students and employees between Spokane Falls and Spokane community colleges.

Johnson was a high school teacher, principal and then executive director of K-12 education for a school district in Colorado. She has earned a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, and has experience as president of the Community College of Denver.

According to Johnson, here are three elements impacting the community college system in Spokane:

FINANCIAL TRAINING GROUND

1. Credential Value Increasingly, students want greater value for what they’re paying for, Johnson says. That means they want a credential from the community college that will get them a job.

What Community Colleges of Spokane has found is that employers are looking for a technically prepared workforce, while also being educationally well-rounded.

“They want someone who can hit the ground running,” Johnson says. “Our big goal is always meeting the workforce needs now and into the future.”

2. Applied Baccalaureate Degrees Helping students in a community college get a job means that colleges have to offer a variety of degree options. Community Colleges of Spokane, recently added Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, in addition to a handful of BAS degrees already offered.

SCC in 2017 added a BAS in one area in high demand: respiratory therapy. Spokane Falls Community College, meanwhile, added a BAS degree in cybersecurity this year, as a majority of employers are seeking a four-year degree for cybersecurity positions.

“That’s one area with a very high demand,” explains Johnson.

3. Declining Enrollment In overseeing a community college, administrators always have to deal with the fact that enrollment will grow or dip depending on the economy. During a recession, enrollment soars.

Now, with more jobs available, fewer people are choosing community colleges.

“If you look at any college or university, everybody is working on enrollment,” she says.

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Teacher Beth McGibbon (left) works with Jamie Cahill during an AP Capstone class at Rogers High School.

YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

“TAKE YOUR PICK,” CONTINUED...

LEWIS AND CLARK Once Lewis and Clark graduates move on to college, they quickly find out that the ENGLISH department taught them skills that translate to higher education, says Smith, LC’s principal. And it was no different for Smith’s three kids, she says. In college, all were asked which high school they went to, and where they learned to write like that.

“They were all told their writing skills are insane,” Smith says.

In Spokane, the word is out on LC’s English program (full disclosure: two Inlander writers, including me, are LC graduates). But Smith is hesitant to say that’s the only unique strength about LC. The ENGINEERING courses are great, too.

In fact, Smith says maybe the greatest strength about LC is the entirety of its ADVANCED PLACEMENT and honors course delivery. As of May 2016, LC had more AP scholars than anywhere else in the area, with 79 students scoring a 3 or better on three or more AP exams, according to the school.

FERRIS If there’s one thing everyone knows about Ferris, it’s that its MUSIC program is one of the best in the state, “if not the nation,” says Principal Ken Schutz. More than 300 kids take two or more classes of music a day, he says.

“I think the arts give our kids a good balance,” he says. “It’s one of the beacons here that kids come for.”

He stresses, however, that it’s not the only reason families choose Ferris.

Ferris, like the other high schools in Spokane other than North Central, offers a science curriculum called “Project Lead the Way,” which introduces STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills for engineering and biomedical science. Students at Ferris score higher on the BIOLOGY end-of-course exam than any other high school in the district, according to the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ferris also has a “school within a school” that focuses on PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, or teaching by letting students understand a subject by investigating a particular problem or challenge.

SHADLE PARK For students who want more CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION and hands-on

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learning, Shadle may be the best choice. The school offers a class for aerospace engineering called “Boeing Core Plus,” which is a manufacturing class geared toward building aircraft.

Shadle was able to add the Boeing curriculum because the company liked its shops and CTE program led by teacher Tony Anselmo.

“That is becoming a draw for us, particular for students who want more hands-on learning,” Lee says.

Among the other unique programs at Shadle, Lee notes the school does great work in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. There’s a preschool on site, with both staff and community members that students can access while learning how to work in early childhood education.

“We are truly a comprehensive high school,” Lee says.

ROGERS Rogers has gained national recognition for the way it has increased its graduation rate and improved outcomes for students living in poverty during recent years.

But one of the most effective programs at Rogers isn’t as new, says Principal Lori Wyborney.

That AVID program, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a “tried and true” national program that helps students get to college.

At Rogers, Wyborney says that 96 percent of AVID students go on to a four-year school, higher than the national AVID rate. It’s a four-to-six-year program (it can start in middle school) that essentially brings strategies to educators on how to guide student critical thinking, literacy and math skills.

“It’s an amazing national program and it does what it says it does,” Wyborney says. “Teachers are heavily trained in it.”

All eight elementary schools that feed into Rogers do AVID as well, she says.

She also praises her school’s teaching in BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE through Project Lead the Way. Overall, while she supports the choices that the comprehensive high schools offer, she says most students within Rogers’ boundaries aren’t moving around too much.

“My kids,” she says, “are neighborhood kids.” n

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First-grade teacher Char Russell speaks with students at Roosevelt Elementary School.

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SHORT ON SPACE As enrollment grows, area schools plan to solve the problem of overcrowding

BY WILSON CRISCIONE

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n 2003, Spokane Public Schools came up with a long-term plan to replace and modernize old schools. At the time, enrollment was on a downward trend — from 1998 until about two years ago, the enrollment dropped from 32,000 kids to 28,000.

That’s changed. Enrollment, in Spokane and particularly other local school districts, is increasing, says Mark Anderson, the district’s associate superintendent. Coupled with a mandate to meet a state initiative to lower class sizes in kindergarten through third grade, Spokane has had to adjust its plan and start

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preparing for its next bond measure, less than two years after the previous one.

“As you can see,” Anderson says, “we’ve started early.”

Most of the district’s elementary schools are nearing capacity, Anderson says. There are space challenges all over the district — the South Hill, up north and to the east.

And Spokane is not alone. The Central Valley School District is also trying to keep up with increased population growth that has led to overcrowding. In 2018, the district plans to ask voters to approve a bond for a new high school and

middle school.

“Overcrowding is a significant issue,” says Brian Singer, co-chair of CV’s Capital Facilities Committee. “It’s a reality for our community and how quickly it’s growing.”

For districts like Central Valley and Spokane Public Schools, major changes lie ahead, including an influx of new school buildings, boundary changes and — for Spokane — reconfigured grade levels.

S

erena McPherson has two kids at Moran Prairie Elementary School on the South Hill. In March, Anderson came to the school and told parents that Moran would be taking some kindergarteners from Mullan Road Elementary. With more multifamily apartment complexes popping up on the hill, Mullan Road was becoming overcrowded, Anderson explained.

McPherson and other parents were worried. They saw the other plots of land ready to be developed. They were concerned about the district’s long-term plan. Would the overcrowding get worse?

“Parents were upset with the district because they felt like there was a lack of communication,” she says.

But the district alleviated some of those concerns. McPherson and other parents joined a long-range growth planning committee considering options for what kind of new schools will be needed in the 2021 bond.

Anderson says meeting the voter-approved state initiative to lower class sizes in grades K-3 down to 17 students would, alone, require up to five new elementary schools. The planning committee McPherson is a part of considered options on how to change grade configurations, including whether to move sixth grade to middle school, or eliminate middle schools and move to a K-8 model.

By the end of the school year, the grade configuration committee concluded that the best way to solve overcrowding in elementary schools was to move sixth grade to middle school. In June 2017, the school board voted in favor of the idea, which received overwhelming parent and staff support. The decision means Spokane will have to build fewer facilities to solve overcrowding than other grade configuration options.

The transition to a new grade configuration will coincide with the 2021 bond. From 2021 to 2027, the plan will be fully implemented.

“This won’t happen overnight,” Anderson said at the June board meeting.

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entral Valley went nearly 20 years without passing a bond for facility upgrades. But after passing its most recent bond in 2015 — which paid for three new elementary schools, two new middle schools, and renovations and expansions for several other schools — the district is optimistic about passing the next one in 2018.

The $130 million bond proposal in 2018 would pay for a new high school, a new middle school, and a renovations to a current middle school. Like the 2015 bond, it won’t raise taxes for Valley residents. Instead, the 2018 bond would replace the tax rate of a previous bond that is set to expire.

Singer, co-chair of the district’s capital facilities committee, says that people clearly see the need for a new high school. When Central Valley and University high schools were built, they were supposed to hold about 1,600 students each. Now, there are more than 4,200 high school students between the two schools, he says.

A new high school of roughly the same size as the other two would solve the problem of overcrowding at the secondary level and allow for future growth.

Singer says the new school would be finished by 2021. It would be located at 16th Avenue and Henry Road, a vacant piece of land between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake.

Singer, having been on the capital facilities committee when Central Valley couldn’t pass a bond, says he’s appreciative of the community’s support after passing the most recent bond that paid for new elementary schools: “Having them provide that trust in the district has made a huge difference.” n

INSIDER INSIGHT The first 60 medical students started at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine this fall. JOHN TOMKOWIAK, a psychiatrist by training, is serving as the medical school’s founding dean.

Tomkowiak, who came to WSU from serving as dean of the Chicago Medical School, is full of ideas for how Spokane’s new med school should try to distinguish itself.

1. Treat the Whole Community A traditional medical school is laser-focused on educating doctors, wherever they are. But a community medical school has another mission as well: Treat and improve the surrounding region.

That means asking questions to local doctors, business leaders, and citizens, in an attempt to understand what the Spokane region needs the most.“[It means] really listening to the drum of the community, and trying to figure out what the needs are, and how we do we match the needs,” Tomkowiak says.

Doctors flood into big cities, but many rural areas have little to no access to quality medical care. Eastern Washington is no exception. Tomkowiak says the new medical school will create a “health tech incubator” to focus on addressing medical needs in rural areas.

2. Focus on Preventing Sickness Traditionally, patients only see doctors when they’re suffering.

But by that time, treating the patient is often incredibly expensive and difficult. It’s better to focus on keeping them healthy.

“We have to prevent disease to begin with,” Tomkowiak says.

He recognizes that means preparing students for a huge shift in medical philosophy, while simultaneously teaching everything a traditional doctor needs to know.

“We know that the future of health care really lies in the understanding of wellness and well-being,” he says.

3. Train Doctors in Leadership “Physicians don’t have training in leadership, but are called upon to be leaders,” Tomkowiak says.

He says that’s a huge problem; bad leadership leads to dysfunctional teams, and dysfunctional teams often make huge mistakes.

“Communication is the number one reason that medical errors occur,” he says. “We’re embedding a certificate of leadership within our M.D. training… Four master-level courses.”

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S p okane -A rea P r i v at e

Schools SCHOOL OF THOUGHT

SCHOOL

GRADES ENROLLMENT

STUDENT/ TEACHER RATIO

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

ANNUAL TUITION

FINANCIAL AID

PHONE NUMBER

All Saints Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

350

1:19

22

$6,045

Yes

534-1098

Assumption Parish School

Catholic

K-8

173

Varies

18

$4,550

Yes

328-1115

Cataldo Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

420

1:25

20

$6,175

Yes

624-8759

Christian Heritage School

Christian

K-12

57

1:9

4.75

$4,800

Yes

236-2224

First Presbyterian Christian School

Christian

K-5

60

1:12

12

$5,250

Yes

747-9192

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic

9-12

855

1:15

24

$2,275-$12,440

Yes

483-8511

Northwest Christian Schools, Inc.

Christian

K-12

610

1:18-20

18-20

$8,600-$8,900

Yes

238-4005

The Oaks Classical Christian Academy Christian

K-12

323

1:12

16-17

$7,300-$7,600

Yes

536-5955

Palisades Christian Academy

Christian

K-10

190

1:15

15

$4,700-$7,650

Yes

325-1985

Pioneer School

Gifted Education/Topic-Oriented K-5 60

1:12

12

$7,000

Salish School of Spokane

Language Immersion

K-12

69

Varies

8-15

$2,200-$7,700

Yes

325-2018

Southside Christian School

Christian

K-8

115

1:18

16

$5,350

Yes

838-8139

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian

K-8

60

1:15-20

15-20

$4,700

Yes

924-4888

Spokane Classical Christian School

Christian

K-12

180

1:13

16

$4,000

Yes

325-2252

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

315

Varies

30

$5,799

Yes

489-7825

St. Charles Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

200

Varies

18

$4,620-$5,440

Yes

327-9575

St. George’s School

College Prep

K-12

377

1:9

20

$14,000-$17,000

Yes

466-1636

St. John Vianney Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

130

1:15

15

$5,760

Yes

926-7987

St. Mary’s Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

250

1:25

25

$5,300

Yes

924-4300

St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran School Lutheran

K-8 45

1:16

16

$4,700

Yes

327-5601

St. Michael’s Academy

Catholic

K-12

130

1:12

12

$5,700

Yes

467-0986

St. Thomas More Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

235

1:25

25

$4,950

Yes

466-3811

Trinity Catholic School and Educare Catholic

K-8

155

1:20

20

$5,100

Yes

327-9369

Valley Christian School

Christian

K-12

285

1:18

18

$5,000-$7,600

Yes

924-9131

Windsong School

Waldorf

K-6

115

Varies

15

$4,639-$8,707

Yes

326-6638

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Schools SCHOOL OF THOUGHT

SCHOOL

GRADES ENROLLMENT

STUDENT/ TEACHER RATIO

While many of these private schools have preschools and other programs, this grid focuses on K-12. The information below was provided by the schools.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

ANNUAL TUITION

FINANCIAL AID

PHONE NUMBER

Christian Center School

Christian

K-12

175

1:12-15

12

$3,410-$3,980

Yes

208-772-7542

Classical Christian Academy

Christian/Classical

K-12

172

1:15

15

$3,663-$6,211

Yes

208-777-4400

Coeur d’Alene Christian School

Christian; nondenominational K-8 52

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$2,200-$2,950

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208-772-7118

Holy Family Catholic School

Catholic

K-8

220

1:24

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$4,880-$5,770

Yes

208-765-4327

Lake City Junior Academy

Seventh-Day Adventist

K-10

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$4,600-$5,900

Yes

208-667-0877

LAM Christian Academy

Christian

K-5

112

1:10

20

$2,920-$5,330

No

208-765-8238

North Idaho Christian School

Christian

1-12

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$3,560-$4,150

Yes

208-772-7546

Sandpoint Christian School

Christian

K-8

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16-24

$3,950-$4,700

Yes

208-265-8624

Sandpoint Waldorf School

Waldorf

K-8

163

1:12

12

$2,000-$7,000

Yes

208-265-2683

Silver Valley Christian Academy

Christian

K-12

22

1:8, varies

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No

208-783-3791

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Inland Institutions More than 80,000 college students study within an 80-mile radius of Spokane, according to Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Here’s a glance at six of the universities serving these students and the region.

Eastern Washington University

University of Idaho

Total enrollment: 12,276 Total undergraduate enrollment: 10,924 Male/female percentage of population: 45% male / 55% female Average GPA of admitted students: 3.2 Acceptance rate (undergraduate): 95% Four-year graduation rate: 46.3% Retention rate: 76% Number of graduate programs: 35 Recent rankings: • 2017 U.S. News and World Report Top Regional Universities (West): #61

Total enrollment: 11,780 Total undergraduate enrollment: 9,116 Male/female percentage of population: 52% male / 48% female Average freshman retention rate: 78% Four-year graduation rate: 29%

Washington State University Spokane

Gonzaga University

Washington State University

Whitworth University

Total enrollment: 7,567 Total undergraduate enrollment: 5,160 Male/female percentage of population: 41% male / 59% female Average GPA of admitted students: 3.76 Acceptance rate (undergraduate): 67% Four-year graduation rate: 73% Retention rate: 92% Number of graduate programs: 25 Recent rankings: • 2017 Kiplinger’s Best Value: #38 • USA Today Top 10 Roman Catholic College or University • 2017 U.S. News and World Report best regional university: #4

Total enrollment: 20,193 Total undergraduate enrollment: 17,527 Male/female percentage of population: 51% male / 49% female Average GPA of admitted students: 3.73 (75th percentile) 3.17 (25th percentile) Acceptance rate (undergraduate): 73% Four-year graduation rate: 36% Retention rate: 80% Number of graduate programs: 167 Recent rankings: • 2017 U.S. News Top Public Schools #7

Total enrollment: 2,969 Total undergraduate enrollment: 2,630 Male/female percentage of population: 38.1% male / 61.9% female Average GPA of admitted students: 3.74 Acceptance rate (undergraduate): 87%* Four-year graduation rate: 85% Retention rate: 85.4% Number of graduate programs: 6 Recent rankings: • 2016 U.S. News and World Report ranking of best regional university values in the West: #5 • 2016 U.S. News and World Report ranking of best regional universities in the West: #11 • 2016 Kiplinger’s Top 100 Private University Values in the U.S. • 2016 Princeton Review Best in the West

Total enrollment: 1,493 Total undergraduate enrollment: 583 Male/female percentage of population: 28% male / 72% female Average GPA of admitted students: 3.81 (75th percentile) 3.31 (25th percentile) Acceptance rate (undergraduate): 85% Four-year graduation rate: 86% Retention rate: 95% Number of graduate programs: 15

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A rooftop patio (above) is a draw for newcomer Remedy on Spokane’s South Hill (below).

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Newcomers

The Chicken BLTA at Cascadia Public House.

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Some of the hottest additions to our growing culinary scene

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ager to eat out someplace new, but can’t seem to remember that place you’ve been meaning to try? Here are seven newcomers that should be on your must-try list:

Cascadia Public House With a fairly diverse lineup to choose from — including a brewpub, stone-fired pizza, sushi, burgers and plenty of fast food — folks who live near or frequent Spokane’s Five Mile Shopping Center can now add a Northwest-inspired gastropub to the tally of neighborhood eats. Cascadia Public House opened

in May 2017 in a spot previously occupied by a bar and a taco place. Its menu features a range of Pacific Northwest-style fare, with all ingredients sourced as locally as possible, a trait that’s also representative of its namesake: the Cascadia bioregion of Washington and Oregon. The signature Cascadia burger features beef from a ranch in Brewster, Washington, and a fried egg from in-state Wilcox Farms. With vegan, vegetarian (try the bean and beet burger) and gluten-free options, plus many shareable appetizers, a kids’ menu and an array of regional wine, craft beers and cocktails, Cascadia offers something

for everyone. In warm weather, the patio featuring custom-built tabletop fireplaces is a must. 6314 N. Ash St., Spokane • 321-7051

Remedy From the folks behind Boiler Room at Five Mile, Fast Eddie’s downtown and the Backyard in West Central, Remedy on Spokane’s South Hill offers a casual atmosphere, with refined cuisine. Located in a historic building that many neighbors may remember most recently as a dry cleaning shop, the building now A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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ALSO TRY Inland Pacific Kitchen Zona Blanca Bruncheonette

Craft & Gather’s co-owner, Keith Sprague (left), with Executive Chef Steve Jensen (center) and co-owner Darrin Sander.

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“NEWCOMERS,” CONTINUED... sports a rooftop bar offering sweeping views of the upper South Hill. Since opening in late summer of 2016, Remedy has become a go-to spot for warm-weather dining and drinks. Its extensive cocktail menu boasts five signature mules, and a popular weekend brunch offers the temptation of bottomless mimosas. Beer lovers can choose from 24 taps, a few of which are devoted to the popular and non-alcoholic health elixir kombucha. During the day, Remedy offers a quick, grab-and-go style menu of acai and rice bowls. Dinner offers a hearty lineup of handhelds, plated entrées — the chile verde has an avid local following — salads and shareables, including Creole shrimp, drunken clams and wood-fired wings.

3809 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane • 443-3730

1898 Public House When the Kalispel Tribe bought the former Spokane Country Club, they tapped Executive Chef Tyler Schwenk (former of Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort) to create a menu that captured an upscale gastropub feel, but that was also

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family-friendly. The result is a widely varying menu featuring Schwenk’s take on youthful foods and traditional classics alike, like the lobster corn dog appetizer, or the honey-stung fried chicken entrée. With sweeping views of the golf course below, a cozy bar and sizable patio that offers spectacular sunset views through the trees, 1898 is a place for both special occasions and post-golf refreshments. Daily happy hours from 4-6 pm offer downsized versions of many of Schwenk’s regular menu mainstays, and Tuesday night hosts “Burgers and Brews,” where diners can choose between two featured burgers that come with a 20-ounce pint of beer, all for the cool price of $15. Portions at 1898 are hearty, and with so many options, no matter your reason for stopping in, you’ll find more than enough to sate your hunger and slake your thirst. 2010 W. Waikiki Rd., Spokane • 466-9813

Craft & Gather Craft & Gather fills a desire for residents of south Spokane Valley neighborhoods surrounding it to have convenient access to what can be described as a casual

yet refined gastropub dining experience, of which there isn’t really much of in that part of town. Owned by two restaurant industry vets, Craft & Gather offers classic pub burgers and handhelds, including a lamb burger, fancy grilled cheese, and fried chicken sandwich. Executive Chef Steve Jensen, who has previously worked stints at several other well-known local eateries, regularly creates fresh sheet items using seasonal ingredients that are regularly advertised on the restaurant’s Facebook page. A patio installed not long after Craft & Gather’s spring opening offers a relaxing spot to enjoy a meal and drinks, as the restaurant overlooks a green on the former Painted Hills Golf Course. Bordered by a small stream and shaded by the nearby hills, Craft & Gather’s location makes you feel much farther from the city core than you really are. 4403 S. Dishman-Mica Rd., Spokane Valley • 795-1825

Midtown Bluebird In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, Viljo and Autumn Basso’s Midtown Bluebird, which opened in mid-2016, offers refined but accessible cuisine to locals and tourists looking to sample the city’s culinary array. For dinner, under the “briny, raw and crunchy” menu heading, choose from a pickle plate, tater tot poutine, baked clams, a charred octopus salad and many other starters that offer a creative melding of flavors. A dinner staple of Muscovy duck is cooked confit-style and served with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and bacon. The Bassos are known in the region for opening Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar, which they still own. (Next door to Syringa, the couple founded but no longer owns the Garnet Cafe, a popular local breakfast spot.) With an old Western saloon-themed interior in the space, a relic of previous tenants, the Midtown Bluebird’s owners embraced the quirky and eclectic atmosphere, which complements their ultra-varied menu offerings. 816 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-665-3777

Tortilla Union When you realize that Tortilla Union, on the first floor of River Park Square, is the first offshoot brand for the Spokane-based Twigs Martini Bar & Bistro chain, it makes sense. Not that the two spaces look identical (Tortilla Union is a bit more rustic), but rather in the classy-meets-casual vibe that has made Twigs a massive and still-growing success. On the menu, you’ll find items that would be at home in a Mexican restaurant, as well as many that wouldn’t. The price point for entrées is around $13-$16, with salads under $10 and appetizers that range from chips and three different salsas at $5 to bacon-wrapped prawns at $13. Again, the menu is a collection of items you may not have seen on a menu together. There is a burrito, there are tortas, six different kinds of tacos, enchiladas and other options, but you can also get a burger with jalapeños, cast-iron chicken, spicy mac and cheese and chipotle-flavored ribs. 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 381-5162

Paper & Cup The newest stop-in spot to get your fill of pastries, coffee and a quick sandwich to go is literally located inside the Inlander’s front door. Paper & Cup debuted early this summer in the front corner of the Inlander’s Kendall Yards headquarters, bringing the delicious scratch-made offerings of Celeste Shaw and Gina Garcia’s Chaps Diner and Cake bakery, located just west of downtown, to the heart of the growing Kendall Yards development along the banks of the Spokane River. With a perfectly timed summer opening, the café (open Tuesday through Sunday) has been bustling, with groups of all ages stopping by for coffee and a treat, and filling the outdoor tables that are pleasantly shaded during the heat of midday. Whether you need a quick ham-and-cheese breakfast croissant and coffee to get you going in the morning, or just feel the urge to treat yourself to a cookie, slice of cake or pastry, Paper & Cup has you covered. Make sure to grab the latest Inlander before you go. 1227 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane • 624-4182 n A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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The Verde Hash at Bruncheonette.

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Build a Better Breakfast Our picks for the most important meal of the day Bruncheonette

Cottage Café

The husband and wife team behind the Couple of Chefs catering and food truck have another project: a brick-andmortar breakfast and brunch restaurant, open daily between 7 am and 3 pm. You’ll find familiar breakfast favorites, as well as some new ones. Try the Tamale Waffle or the Smoked Brisket Hash. 1011 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane • 443-5968

We dare you to try to find better breakfast potatoes.

Anywhere. The cottage fries here are worth the drive out to this charming English-themed breakfast-and-lunch spot that’s isolated from virtually any housing or neighborhood and situated amongst a bunch of car dealerships. The OJ is always fresh-squeezed, the biscuits are tender, the freezer jam homemade and the parking lot is always full — so be prepared to wait. It’s worth it. 6902 E. Appleway Blvd., Spokane Valley • 928-8888

Chaps When you set off for breakfast at Chaps, it’s best to be prepared for a line out the door, especially on the weekends (they also serve breakfast Tuesday through Thursday from 8 to 11 am). Once inside, you’ll love all of the vintage décor touches, to say nothing of the generous, varied portions. Try the Blueberry Muffin French Toast, or the ever-popular Meat Lovers Scramble. 4237 S. Cheney-Spokane Rd., Spokane • 624-4182

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Fleur De Sel Artisan Creperie If you can’t swing that trip to Paris this year, then console yourself with authentic crepes at Fleur De Sel on Spokane’s South Hill. You can even try out your French when Chef Laurent Zirotti (a 2017 James Beard Finalist), is behind the traditional cast-iron crepe maker. The menu boasts more

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than a dozen varieties of savory and sweet crepes, including our favorites, the Fig, Gorgonzola and Ham ($7.50) and the House Made Spiced Rhubarb Compote sweet crepe ($5). 909 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane • 242-3725

Frank’s Diner Right up front, Frank’s Diner gets the most important thing right about offering a great breakfast: at least one of its locations is inside a train car. And the food’s great, too. Your average replacement-level diner will offer a decent eggs Benedict, sure. But Frank’s? Frank’s gives you not only the classic eggs Benedict, but a portobello-topped “bistro Benedict,” a “spicy Creole” Benedict, and — our favorite — “Great Grandma Nana’s Meatloaf Benedict.” 1516 W. 2nd Ave., Spokane • 747-8798 | 10929 N. Newport Hwy., Spokane • 465-2464

The Garnet Cafe If you’re looking for a farm-to-table restaurant experience, it’s hard to get much closer than this little Coeur d’Alene gem. The owners operate McLane Farms, miles away, which supplies the restaurant with high quality pork, lamb, beef, eggs, goat’s milk and seasonal produce. Try the Stuffed French Toast or build your own omelette or scramble with a host of options. 315 Walnut Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-667-2729

The Historic Davenport Hotel Here in Spokane, you can’t bring up the word “brunch” without someone saying “Davenport buffet” in the next breath. And for good reason. This decadent spread is a wonder to behold, with its artful platters of seafood, cascading chocolate fountain, petit fours, carving stations and of course, mimosas.

Holiday seatings fill up fast, so plan ahead and budget accordingly. The Sunday Champagne Brunch buffet is $44.95 for adults, $21 for children 6 to 12.

10 S. Post St., Spokane • 455-8888

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Little Euro Pop into this Valley treasure any day of the week, beginning at 7 am, for classic Scandinavian favorites like Danish aebleskivers (made from an original family recipe) as well as offerings from other parts of the world (try the Hungarian Goulash and choose from seven different Benedicts). 517 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley • 891-7662

Michael D’s Eatery Brunch is a big deal at Michael D’s. So go big, with an order of chicken-fried steak, or feel like you’ve skipped right to dessert with some paleo pancakes or waffles. Michael D’s is only open for breakfast and lunch, but you can still get a Bloody Mary or Irish coffee. 203 E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-9049

Anthony’s opened our own seafood company in 1984 for the sole purpose of ensuring our guests only the highest quality Northwest seafood.

Complementing our seafood, Anthony’s family-owned restaurants offer fresh seasonal produce from local farms, local microbrews and Northwest wines, enhanced with a backdrop of the spectacular Spokane Falls.

510 N. Lincoln St. • 509.328.9009 • www.anthonys.com

Old European Old European is a stalwart of Spokane’s breakfast scene, beloved for its scratch-made goods made from recipes that crossed the Atlantic from France, Denmark, and Germany. Think crepes, Dutch babies, German pancakes and aebleskivers. The whipped cream is always real, the orange juice is always fresh-squeezed and breakfast is always served all day. 7640 N. Division St., Spokane • 467-5987 | 1710 E. Schneidmiller Ave., Post Falls, Idaho • 208-7772017 | 455 S. Grand Ave., Pullman, Wash. • 509-334-6381

The Yards Bruncheon When you first walk into this Kendall Yards staple, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were walking into a diner from the past: the floors are black and white squares and it’s almost always bustling with regulars. But a look at the menu will show you this isn’t a throwback. Try the Huckleberry Pancakes, the Chick’n n’ Waffles (with pickled peppers and maple syrup) and the Roasted Avocado Omelet. 1248 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane • 290-5952 n

Tue-Fri 11:30-Close • Sat-Sun Brunch 9am-2pm • Sat-Sunday Supper 4pm-Close

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An assortment of sweet treats from Casual Friday.

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The Donut House

The popular pit stop for classic treats like maple bars (a vegan version, too) and glazed rings is also renowned for their MOAD (Mother of All Donuts), glazed, layered croissant with chocolate and caramel drizzle (tip: it sells out). Homemade, handcrafted and huge, it’s no wonder these doughnuts have Spokanites drooling. 3402 N. Division St., Spokane • 328-1764

Fresh, soft and full of flavor, the donuts at The Donut House in Hayden keep North Idaho in sweet treats yearround. They specialize in custom jobs and donut creations unlike any you’ve seen before, but get there early, lest you be relegated to glazed with your morning joe. 8761 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho • 208-635-5288

Mike’s Old Fashioned Donuts Everything one could want in a donut shop. The glaze is to die for, the crullers are incredibly tasty, and the apple fritters are delicious. Less common styles, from the caramel apple bars to the peanut butter and chocolate bars, are just as good. 9219 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley • 926-7385

Retro Donuts Don’t let the name fool you; this North Spokane donut shop is definitely forward-thinking. In addition to traditional donut favorites like maple bars and apple fritters, you can get bacon-dappled donuts and Arctic Circles — ice cream sandwiches made with donuts. 10925 N. Newport Hwy., Spokane • 315-9502 n

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FROM LEFT: Laurent Zirotti, Adam Hegsted, Jeremy Hansen and Chad White.

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Hotshot Chefs They’re all heating up!

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eet four big-deal chefs who are challenging and changing the region’s perspective on food, all while delighting diners’ palates and receiving major accolades. Three of these four local chefs were named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef award, and one has been a contestant on the hit series Top Chef.

Diners can also find the Zirottis’ careful attention to ingredients and French techniques at their Spokane offshoot, FLEUR DE SEL ARTISAN CREPERIE (909 S. Grand Blvd.), which opened in 2015. There, you’ll find a variety of classically French-style crepes, both savory — try the bison meatloaf — and sweet, like rhubarb, Nutella, lemon curd and more.

LAURENT ZIROTTI

ADAM HEGSTED

For almost a decade, this French-born chef — he enrolled in a hospitality school in the Alps at age 15, and has been immersed in the restaurant world since — has delighted diners with his homemade dishes inspired by traditional French and Italian (a nod to his grandmother) cuisines at his Post Falls restaurant, FLEUR DE SEL (4365 E. Inverness Dr.). In 2017, Zirotti was the sole Inland Northwest-based chef named to a list of 20 semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: Northwest” award.

In a past interview with the Inlander, Zirotti described the food at Fleur de Sel: “Are we a French restaurant? Yes. Not only because of the accent, but my wife [Patricia] is also working in the dining room. So you get real French people working,” he said.

“But are we a traditional French restaurant? No. I think we are a mix of serving traditional dishes and dishes also that are French with a twist… It’s fun for me to do things that are not always traditional and also to adapt with our clientele.”

Since shortly before leaving his post as executive chef of the Coeur d’Alene Casino in 2014, this local food prodigy has gradually built up a regional food empire under the umbrella of his company, the Eat Good Group. With numerous culinary accolades to his name, including his selection as a 2016 James Beard semifinalist, Hegsted currently owns a handful of restaurants, along with his LE CATERING CO. In June 2017, Hegsted also launched the inaugural Crave! NW food festival.

Always striving to be at the forefront of the region’s expanding culinary culture, Hegsted believes — thanks to the local chef- and producer-driven movement we’re in the midst of — that Spokane and the rest of the Inland Northwest is finally starting to form its own food identity.

Sample some of this Inland ingenuity at Hegsted’s varied dining venues, including the homestyle daytime joint THE YARDS BRUNCHEON (1248 W. Summit Pkwy.), where you’ll find hearty diner-inspired dishes including chicken and

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waffles, poutine and burgers. Next door, the chef’s WANDERING TABLE (1242 W. Summit Pkwy.) offers a Northwest-centric tasting menu of diverse, seasonal dishes, served at varying price points and portion sizes, meant to be shared and sampled in number.

Nearby these Kendall Yards eateries, Hegsted has also taken over the cozy restaurant space in the historic Montvale Hotel’s basement, now home to his third Spokane restaurant, THE GILDED UNICORN (110 S. Monroe St.).

Complementing its intentionally quirky, eclectic décor, the basement pub serves up modern twists on comfort-food staples, like its popular tater tot casserole.

The locally raised chef’s empire spans from here out to Liberty Lake, where his EAT GOOD CAFÉ (24001 E. Mission Ave.) serves up a healthy, cafeteria-style list of items for breakfast and lunch to the bulk of employees at the Meadowwood Technology Campus in which it’s located. The menu changes weekly based on what’s available, but is always posted online, where orders for pick-up can also be placed.

Across the state line, Hegsted’s latest project is the newly opened FARMHOUSE KITCHEN & SILO BAR (477227 Hwy. 95) in Ponderay, Idaho, a little town on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille. With a focus on brunch and dinner, Farmhouse offers many items and themes that’ll be familiar to diners who know the chef’s Spokane eateries. Consider the dish “breakfast for dinner,” which is noted between listings for steak-chorizo fajitas and blackened Alaskan cod tostadas.

Head south from there and you sample seasonally sourced pub grub — think burgers, fish and chips, barbecue, sandwiches and a focus on regional craft beer and wine — at the newly opened REPUBLIC KITCHEN + TAPHOUSE (120 E. Fourth Ave.) in Post Falls. Hegsted is Republic’s executive chef and a partner in ownership, along with the Latham family of Post Falls.

The restaurant is located in the historic Young House, built in 1910 and the only home in the city listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

JEREMY HANSEN Many consider this award-winning chef to be the pioneer who led the Inland Northwest’s modern culinary renaissance that began about a decade ago.

It was around that time that 2015 James Beard Award Best Chef semifinalist Hansen — who’s traveled twice to the esteemed culinary foundation’s New York City headquarters to showcase his skills on site — opened SANTÉ RESTAURANT & CHARCUTERIE (404 W. Main), which has established itself as one of downtown Spokane’s most authentic fine dining experiences.

Adjacent to Santé’s white-linen tables, where diners enjoy seasonal menus showcasing fresh ingredients in European- and French-inspired dishes, is Hansen’s craft cocktail lounge, BUTCHER BAR. Pair a classic cocktail, many of which include housemade infusions, tinctures and jams, with a charcuterie board showcasing Hansen’s precise adherence to the no-waste practice of whole-animal butchering.

Both of these establishments inside the historic Liberty Building also serve bread and pastries made at Hansen and his wife Kate’s COMMON CRUMB ARTISAN BAKERY (19 W. Main), located inside the Saranac Commons. While you can find Common Crumb’s loaves, pastries and sweet treats at several area grocers and farmers markets, make a point to visit the source, where you’ll find a case filled with items including croissant sandwiches, French pastries and confections, all prepared under the careful eye of head pastry chef Lynette Pflueger.

Having established himself as a major player in the region’s culinary community, Hansen’s most progressive project debuted in early 2017, with the opening of INLAND PACIFIC KITCHEN (304 W. Pacific) in the newly renovated Washington Cracker Co. Building. The eatery’s focus is on rotating tasting menus, each exemplifying a theme, like medicinal spices, (the summer 2017 menu), vegan ingredients, or traditional Japanese methods. IPK, as

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Chad White behind his Zona Blanca ceviche counter.

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“HOTSHOT CHEFS,” CONTINUED... it’s known for short, also regularly hosts guest chef collaboration dinners and other special dining events.

Just below the restaurant is the intimately rustic HOGWASH WHISKEY DEN, a whiskey-forward lounge that serves its whiskey craft cocktails alongside a pub-style menu, with a few burgers and simple snacks, like salted honey toast, skillet corn bread, pork belly and sauteed veggies.

With five restaurants, plus a catering company (located below Inland Pacific Kitchen), Hansen’s local food empire continues to expand in the latter half of 2017, with the debut of BISCUIT WIZARD in a recently vacated spot inside the front of the Saranac Commons. As of this writing, the café-style eatery is set to serve a variety of biscuit sandwiches and breakfast items.

In mid-2017 it was also announced that Hansen is partnering to bring two restaurants — OCTOPUS GIN and the BRASSERIE RIDPATH — to the first floor of the forthcoming Ridpath Club Apartments; the former is planned to open sometime later in the year.

CHAD WHITE Local diners rejoiced when word began to spread in fall 2015 that celebrity chef Chad White, a contestant on the 13th season of Top Chef, was coming back to his hometown after 15 years away to open a restaurant. The result is ZONA BLANCA (154 S. Madison), the region’s first ceviche joint, where White crafts colorful and flavorful Baja-inspired dishes.

Though his initial plan upon his return was to open a Northwest-centric restaurant, White noticed a lack of Latin American flavors, which had been easy to find in his previous home of San Diego, and throughout his travels in Mexico.

At Zona Blanca, diners can find traditional and new recipes for ceviche, the Latin dish that’s centered around raw fish and seafood marinated in lime or lime juice, salt and spices. While many of White’s ceviche dishes — served on a tostada or in a bowl — feature flavors inspired by his Mexican wanderings, he also blends in other culinary influences, like Chinese and Mediterranean.

“I think what we do really well is, for people who are coming in who have never had ceviche, or even heard of it, we do a really good job explaining what ceviche is,” White told the Inlander. “Even to the point where we’re giving a historical background of why these ingredients even exist” in different versions of ceviche. n

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Here's the Beef Finding the best burgers in the Inland Northwest Wisconsinburger

MickDuff’s

This Spokane favorite is inspired by mom-and-pop joints in Wisconsin, and it quickly made itself one of the Inland Northwest’s best burger stops after opening.

Maybe it’s their housemade bacon jam? Or their excellent fries? Possibly — but we attribute it to the beefy star attraction. 916 S. Hatch St., Spokane • 241-3083

This Sandpoint brewery features eight different burgers of varying sizes, all done with local beef, as well as offering both portobello and black-bean patties for the veggie crowd. Check out the Gouda Ciabatta burger, served with onions, Gouda, bacon and BBQ sauce. 312 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208-255-4351

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The Onion

This Northern Quest sports bar delivers hand-formed Snake River Farms Wagyu patties, topped with garlic seared prawns, white truffle garlic aioli, provolone, baby arugula, tomato, and thin-sliced red onion on a toasted ciabatta bun. That’s the Surf-n-Turf, and it’s a killer. It’s also just one burger option. 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Wash. • 866-975-5082

Hearty burgers like the Jalapeño Bacon Burger and the Dijon Pot Roast Burger challenge even the biggest of appetites. Add a tower of onion rings and you’ll go home fat and happy. 302 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane • 747-3852 | 7522 N. Division, Spokane • 482-6100

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VIRTUES OF DICK’S HAMBURGERS AND D.LISH’S HAMBURGERS While it can be nice to sit down at a nice restaurant for a high-level burger, the reality is that most of us can’t do that every day.

We use drive-thru windows and quick pop-ins to feed ourselves and our families, and thankfully there are places like DICK’S HAMBURGERS (10 E. Third Ave.) and D’LISH’S HAMBURGERS (1625 N. Division St.) for quick, beefy bites. Trade in the tablecloths and silverware for cheap bags of burgers and fries on the fly. You’ll find advocates for both these Spokane staples, but there’s one thing that fans of each can agree on — don’t skip the milkshake alongside your burger.

Dick’s has been serving burgers by the bagful in downtown Spokane since 1965.

ALSO TRY The Elk, Browne’s Addition Wolf Lodge, Coeur d’Alene Manito Tap House, Spokane’s South Hill Humble Burger, Moscow Tapped, Moscow Ruins, Central Spokane Hudson’s Hamburgers, Coeur d’Alene Crafted Taphouse + Kitchen, Coeur d’Alene Cougar Country, Pullman Downriver Grill, Spokane Barlow’s, Liberty Lake Hill’s, Spokane Fatburger, Spokane; Airway Heights

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The Rusty Moose

Durkin’s Liquor Bar

Amid the vast, upscale hunting-lodge feel, this place is serious about its burgers: From a bacon-jam-topped venison burger to a Rocky Mountain Elk burger to a Free Range Bison burger.

The portion sizes? Let’s put it this way: Even the lunches are served on platters. 9105 W. Hwy 2, Spokane • 747-5579

Go for the tasty cocktails, but don’t sleep on the Classic Burger, a quarter-pound beauty served with shaved pickle, red onion, dill mayo and good ol’ American cheese — as it should be. For a little extra you can spruce it up with bacon, egg or an extra patty, but it’s totally unnecessary. 415 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 863-9501

Waddell’s Neighborhood Pub & Grille

The Backyard Public House

The menu features no less than 15 different varieties of burgers. The Cougar Gold is massive, stacking ham atop two beef patties atop deep-fried onions and WSU’s namesake cheese.

That’s just the beginning of a burger list that’s both delicious and daunting. 4318 S. Regal St., Spokane • 443-6500

A laid-back spot with an excellent patio, The Backyard offers a few burger options and all kinds of add-ons. Delve into an Early Bird, an eye-opening burger served with ham, a fried egg and some bacon jam, as a perfect starting point. 1811 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane • 822-7338

Churchill’s Steakhouse

Prohibition Gastropub

Go ahead and let your friends get into a pricey steak; the wise hit this favored Spokane steakhouse on “Wimpy Wednesday” nights when the downstairs lounge offers delicious burgers made from high-grade beef on the cheap.

As in just $7 a burger. At that price, you might want more than one. 165 S. Post St., Spokane • 592-6469

The Al Capone Burger is the house standard, served on a brioche bun and stacked with bacon, fried egg, cheddar and veggies, but there are less gut-busting options that taste just as good at this diminutive gastropub. 1914 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 474-9040 n A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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LOCAL GOODS There’s no place like home, especially when it comes to locally made sauces, mixes, dips and treats CAMELINA GOLD COOKING OIL The Greenwalt family has been farming near Ritzville for more than 110 years, but just recently started growing camelina to produce their popular cooking oil. The health benefits, including high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, are only outshined by the oil’s unique and delicious flavor. Find it at more 70 stores throughout the Northwest, including Main Market and Huckleberry’s. $16.49 for a 17-ounce bottle. camelinagold.com

JOSEPH’S GRAINERY PANCAKE MIX Nothing’s better than pancakes in the morning, especially when they’re coming straight from the Palouse.

Joseph’s Grainery pancake mix is made with whole grain flour and cracked wheat that’s grown right here in Eastern Washington, in Colfax. Available at Yoke’s, Main Market and Huckleberry’s. $6 josephsgrainery.com

BOOEY SAUCE This fiery sauce strikes the ultimate balance between flavor and heat, making it a welcome addition to any grilling tool kit. Use the Original Pepper Sauce to spice up your chicken, or try mixing in some of the SmokeHouse BBQ to make some memorable baked beans. Pick some up at Yoke’s, Main Market and De Leon Foods. $8 for a 13.2-ounce bottle. booeysgourmet.com

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FERRANTE’S SPICE RUB Love Ferrante’s pasta and pizzas?

Then pick up a bottle of their proprietary spice blend at the popular South Hill restaurant and marketplace. They use this blend of herbs and spices in almost everything in the restaurant — pasta, pizza, grilled chicken, salad dressings. Now you can, too. $4.95 doitalian.com

RUNNER’S GRANOLA Rockwood Bakery’s own brand of granola is made in-house and loaded with crunchy, thick-rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, amaranth, peanut butter, almonds, flax seed, honey and Craisins. Buy it by the pound, or stay for a bowl with some steamed milk. Find it at Rockwood Bakery. $7.95

HENDERSON DIP Henderson Dip is back with a new dry mix that’s a delightful throwback to the 1950s. Mix their Original, Spicy Chipotle, and Classic Caesar packets with sour cream or yogurt, then watch the potato chips disappear.

Available at Rosauers, Super 1 and Great Harvest Bread Co. $3 hendersondip.com

MIFLAVOUR MACARONS miFlavour’s wide selection of desserts, including these gorgeous French macarons, are all made from scratch with high-quality ingredients. Find them at Huckleberry’s and Chocolate Apothecary, or order them online. $2.25 each miflavour.com — BRETT HELMBRECHT

INSIDER INSIGHT Since JASON CLARK took over as president and CEO of Second Harvest food bank about 15 years ago, he has overseen the distribution of hundreds of millions of pounds of food to people in need in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Second Harvest’s main objective of feeding the hungry remains the same, but Clark has seen the operation change drastically.

1. The Shift to Perishables Clark says a huge proportion of the food Second Harvest used to handle was canned, jarred or sealed in plastic. “That has completely turned on its head,” he says. “This year we will be close to 75 percent perishable food.” The food bank has changed its facilities to accommodate items that need more careful handling, like fresh produce, so that customers have access to food with more nutritional value.

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2. Going Mobile Second Harvest has built relationships with more than 70 public schools where there are higher concentrations of students on reduced-price and free-lunch programs as part of its Bite2Go project. Clark says that Second Harvest’s mobile food bank trucks are feeding around 3,500 kids every week.

Similarly, the food bank’s mobile market program, which started in 2005, reaches 26 counties in the region. Approximately half of the mobile markets go to rural areas, and can distribute between 8,000 and 9,000 pounds of food in about two hours.

3. Nutritional Education “We want to become a hub for nutrition education in the region,” Clark says. With help from donors and other contributors, Second Harvest built a kitchen for cooking classes and recipe testing in 2015. Clark says the kitchen also helps create a space where volunteers at the food bank can experiment with recipes to find different ways of helping the hungry.

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Perfect Pies (pizza, that is) Pizzas we see in our dreams Bennidito’s Pizza

The Boiler Room

Check out the original location on Lincoln for the New York-style crust you know and love (the Maui Wowie, with mozzarella and fontina cheeses, prosciutto, pancetta, and pineapple). You’ll find some unique pizzas at the brewpub (like the Southwest Taco Pizza) location on Sprague (and sip cold beer at the source). 1426 S. Lincoln St., Spokane • 455-7411 | 1909 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 290-5018

The modern, industrial feel of the building provides a perfect backdrop to Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza with cleverly constructed topping combinations. Try the Chicken Bacon Artichoke, or the Thai Me Up (if you can take the heat), but don’t forget to check out the regularly updated fresh sheet. 6501 N. Cedar St., Spokane • 863-9213

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ALSO TRY Ferrante’s Spokane’s South Hill Luna, Spokane’s South Hill Caruso’s, University District Rocky Rococo, Downtown

David’s Pizza

Iron Goat Taproom

Piccolo Artisan Pizza Kitchen

A longstanding staple in Spokane, David’s is the place for classic fresh favorites like the N. 4 Howard (sausage, fresh garlic, mushrooms, onions, and mozzarella cheese with red sauce) or the generous calzones and stromboli, as well as more adventurous choices like the Garlic & Jalapeño pizza. It’s all set against an eclectic array of sports memorabilia and other fun décor. 803 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane • 483-7460

What better way to enjoy an Iron Goat beer than with a freshly made pizza at the taproom? Try the spicy banh mi pizza (serrano aioli, mozzarella, pulled pork, pickled vegetables, serrano peppers, cilantro, green chili sauce and Sriracha) or get your meat and potatoes with the chorizo (which includes fingerling potatoes). Don’t forget to ask your bartender about the specials. 1302 W. 2nd Ave., Spokane • 474-0722

Owner Patrick Fechser hopes you can taste the passion and care he puts into each pizza — a great passion of his. Here, you’ll experience hand-tossed pizzas, an art in itself. Try the Brasato (huckleberry barbecue sauce, braised beef, bacon, mozzarella, pineapple, jalapeño, shallots, and cilantro) or the Spicy Hawaiian, for a hot take on a favorite. 21718 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, Wash. • 926-5900

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Republic Pi

Come for the karaoke, stay for the pizza. Though you can order the classics, you’ll want to try out some of the house favorites, like the aptly named Kitchen Sink, or the spicy Pizza From Hell. Be sure to check out deals on slices throughout the week. 9 N. Washington St., Spokane • 868-0284

Though it may have started as The Flying Goat’s little sister, Republic Pi has attracted a following all its own. Nestled on the South Hill, it’s likely you’ll have to wait a few minutes for a table, but it’s worth it. Try the Republic (puttanesca, tomato, capers, kalamata olives, green onions, basil, fresh mozzarella, and Italian sausage) or anything on the specials board, and don’t miss $10 Pi Tuesdays. 611 E. 30th Ave., Spokane • 863-9196

The Fieldhouse Pizza and Pub With 14 pizzas to choose from on the menu, everyone should be able to find something, but Fieldhouse takes it a step further with a build- your-own option that offers 19 topping choices, four cheeses and five sauce options (to say nothing of their pasta, sandwiches, and calzones). 1235 N. Liberty Lake Rd., Liberty Lake, Wash. • 315-9611 | 4423 W Wellesley Ave., Spokane • 474-1991

Fire Artisan Pizza The folks at Fire take pizza seriously. They tested out several dough recipes before they arrived at the one they use today. It makes a beautiful backdrop for thoughtful, innovative pizzas like the Gordy (dates, gorgonzola and mozzarella cheeses, olive oil and balsamic reduction) as well as well-crafted classics like the Margherita. 816 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 413-1856 | 517 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-1743

The Flying Goat The artisanal pizza movement arrived in the Inland Northwest some time ago, but the folks at the Flying Goat were one of the first on the scene when they opened in 2010. This neighborhood hotspot in northwest Spokane is always bustling, no matter the season.

Those warm summer nights on the patio as the sun sinks low in the sky, enjoying a crisp, slightly charredcrust pie topped with fresh and flavorful ingredients — like house-cured meats — are the blissful moments that keep the Goat’s devotees coming back for more.

3318 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane • 327-8277

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Pacific Avenue Pizza Come to Pacific Avenue Pizza, purveyors of the best (and only) New York-style pizza in Browne’s Addition, for the food. Linger longer for the drinks: Follow them on Facebook for news of rotating deals.

2001 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane • 443-5467

The Park Inn The P.I. takes its neighborhood bar status seriously; you can tell by the sheer number of regulars found there several times a week. Come catch a game with a friend and try an Everything, or an All Meat pizza. Both are loaded with cheese. 103 W. 9th Ave., Spokane • 624-8111

Pete’s Pizza Since 1972, it’s been all about the calzones at Pete’s Pizza. No wonder it’s a rite of passage for Gonzaga students to make their way to this Spokane institution that remains fairly untouched by time. The calzones live up to the hype, thanks to their homemade pizza dough blanketed in a sweet, slightly spicy marinara sauce and piled with fresh ingredients.

2328 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane • 326-1900 | 821 E. Sharp Ave., Spokane • 487-9795

South Perry Pizza It’s fair to say that South Perry Pizza was the one that started it all when it comes to the artisan pizza scene in Spokane. With a focus on excellent ingredients and consistently delicious thin crust, they continue to be a favorite. Try a Wild Mushroom (with mascarpone cheese) or an always-satisfying Sausage and Spinach. 1011 S. Perry St., Spokane • 290-6047

Veraci Although Veraci has a brick-and-mortar location in Kendall Yards now, they still like to go back to their roots sometimes and take their brick oven on the road for events. You’ll find them popping up at farmers markets, and if you’re lucky, maybe a wedding you’re attending. Create your own pizza or choose from one of their favorites (and check out their housemade gluten-free crust). 1333 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane • 389-0029 n

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Trendsetters Y VEGAN + VEGETARIAN

ou don’t have to worry about getting the runaround for making special requests like subbing tofu for meat, or asking if the kitchen uses a separate grill for its non-meat dishes, as the following eateries have well-established reputations for catering to the growing number of diners nixing meat or animal products.

Boots Bakery & Lounge When your vegan, gluten-free, hipster cousins from Portland comes to visit, take them to Boots.

Start your day with some housemade granola and steamed coconut milk — or the popular pumpkin waffles — then pick out something from the deli case to take home for lunch, dinner or dessert, like Boots’ infamous “boozy brownie.” Everything here is vegan and gluten-free, and the food and atmosphere rival the trendiest eatery you’ll find on the Westside. 24 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 703-7223

Cosmic Cowboy Grill This new fast-casual spot in the Lake City serves up meat, of course, but is also a vegan/vegetarian and healthy eater’s dream. Offering a much lighter take on Southwestern flavors, diners can choose from entrées including grain bowls, salads, roasted veggies and fish.

Rest assured your health and dietary restrictions are top of mind, as everything is organic; plus, the menu is filled with other gluten-free and low-carb choices. 412 W. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-277-0000

ALSO TRY Allie’s Vegan Pizzeria & Cafe, Spokane’s South Hill Thai Bamboo, Spokane; Coeur d’Alene Cascadia Public House, North Spokane Saranac Public House, Downtown Spokane Wild Sage, Downtown Spokane

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Mizuna

Sit underneath the twinkly lights in Mizuna’s urban courtyard framed by old brick buildings in the heart of downtown Spokane, and you can almost pretend you’re dining in an outdoor café in Paris. Originally a vegetarian restaurant, Mizuna now meets the needs of vegans and omnivores with a creative menu full of dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. 214 N. Howard St., Spokane • 747-2004

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efined as a pub that specializes in serving high-quality food — the term was reportedly coined in 1991, though there were many establishments around the world fitting the description before then — you’ll find that and much more at the following local spots that excel in offering both classic and creative appetizers to share, tasty handhelds, and impressive beer lists.

The Backyard Public House Back in 2014, the Backyard overhauled — both physically and gastronomically — the former dive barn known as the Broadway Bar & Grill. The spot exudes the feel of a neighborhood pub, serving creative yet affordable cuisine. With interior walls of reclaimed wood from Kettle Falls, high wooden tables and warm lighting, there’s a comforting vibe that’s easy to sink into. Its menu of upscale comfort food offers classics like chicken and waffles, mac and cheese and tasty pub appetizers. 1811 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane • 822-7338

Crafted Tap House + Kitchen Though it’s not right on the lake, Crafted’s stylish, expansive patio is arguably the most happening place in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Crafted takes HDG’s rustic, industrial design and adds rotating special menus with fresh ingredients. Mainstays have funky names like the “#42,” a ground beef burger with garlic-bacon jam, Cambozola cheese and arugula, and the “Rockafella Ya’ll,” a green-onion Belgian waffle with buttermilk fried chicken, whipped cream,

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The Elk Long before we were were using the term “gastropub” as part of our local lexicon, The Elk was putting out quality pub fare. Since opening in 1999, its patio has been one of the most popular in town, and the Roasted Corn Salad, Swimming Angel, Pork Soft Tacos and Traditional Reuben have earned a loyal following. 1931 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane • 363-1973

Manito Tap House Manito is one of the only spots in the region with certified cicerones — the term for a trained beer expert; like a sommelier, but for beer. But this South Hill hangout excels in much more than beer (it offers more than 50 on draft alone, in addition to expansive keg and bottle offerings in its beer cellar), boasting seasonal menus of made-fresh, from-scratch food that complements whatever you’re sipping. 3011 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane • 279-2671

Prohibition Gastropub Prohibition’s candy-coated bacon is one highlight of the restaurant’s classic gastropub fare, a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and savory, indulgent appetizers. Chef John Leonetti also makes his own beef patty mix for Prohibition’s burgers, adding an unusual ingredient alongside the seasoning: coffee grounds. In the bar, the focus leans toward whiskey, bourbon and scotch, but also features several local and regional beer tap handles and regional wines.

1914 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 474-9040

Saranac Public House This favorite downtown gastropub on the hip end of West Main offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes as a matter of course in a laid-back environment with abundant seating indoors and out. Another reason to like the Saranac Public House on Facebook: They announce specials and seasonal menu items there. Their house mac and cheese is

a must-try favorite, and some also swear by their baked pub pretzel, served with housemade cheese sauce and spicy beer mustard. 21 W. Main St., Spokane • 473-9455

ALSO TRY The Lantern Tap House, Perry District The Two Seven, Spokane’s South Hill The Porch, Hayden, Idaho Timber Gastro Pub, Post Falls Sweet Lou’s, Coeur d’Alene

themed burger (“McRuins Monday”) and ramen (Sunday) nights every week. 825 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 443-5606

Table 13 This restaurant inside the Davenport Grand Hotel serves up an extensive list of small plates, ranging from brisket salad and oven-roasted Washington lamb meatballs to a charcuterie board and ceviche, with nothing surpassing the $13 mark. There’s also a collection of Asian fusion dishes, like the poke and Korean short ribs, which fans may recognize from Chef Ian Wingate’s past restaurants. 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane • 598-4300

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uge portions that come home in a to-go box barely touched are out. What’s in are restaurants whose chefs create menus featuring complementing dishes of varying sizes and price points so you can sample so much more in one sitting, no matter the party size.

315 Martinis & Tapas Located in the historic Greenbriar Inn, 315 Martinis and Tapas is an elegant yet casual answer to fine dining. Open at 3:15 pm Tuesday through Saturday, its small plates feature everything from its “North Idaho potstickers” to huckleberry meatballs and the house bruschetta that’s hard to beat. In the summer, the outdoor seating is the place to be. The cold months mean snuggling up for bites by the fireplace — not a bad option, either. 315 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-667-9660

Bistro on Spruce This lovely little neighborhood bistro is located in Coeur d’Alene’s happening midtown. It’s a place where discriminating locals come to find a menu that’s incredibly diverse, with offerings like bistro gumbo, shrimp and grits, orange-glazed salmon, and beef and fungi polenta. Look for the $4 tapas menu, offered Monday through Saturday during happy hour from 2:30-5:30 pm. Your options include the house “hummus trifecta,” tempura calamari and bistro onion rings and fries, along with a few other appetizers priced just above that point. 1710 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene • 208-664-1774

Ruins What Ruins lacks in size it more than makes up for in big flavors, creativity and a killer vibe. The menu changes every few weeks here, so one day you might delve into Chef Tony Brown’s take on traditional Chinese cuisine, and the next you’re enjoying the flavors of Greece and the Middle East, with thematic, house-specialty cocktails to boot. Don’t be afraid of change; embrace it at Ruins, which also offers

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n the heart of the Northwest, with its uniquely diverse landscapes that includes fertile valleys, rolling hills of wheat, vast rangeland and plenty of sun, the growing and harvest seasons of the Inland Northwest benefit all local restaurants, like the following, that serve our regional bounty on their menus year-round.

Central Food Central Food offers one of the best views in town of the Spokane River; its Kendall Yards location (in 2012, it became the first restaurant to open in the still-growing development) also boasts the scenic city skyline, and, if you time it just right, a prime spot to watch the sun set behind an evergreen-covered hill. Chef-owner David Blaine can usually be seen working alongside his team in the open-view kitchen, where they prepare seasonally fresh menus that often feature herbs and veggies grown right outside in the restaurant’s on-site garden. 1335 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane • 315-8036

Clover The quaint location in a refurbished, turn-of-thecentury Craftsman bungalow is enough to draw diners inside; the award-winning cocktails and a menu of local ingredients will keep them coming back again. Herbs are grown in an on-site greenhouse, and almost everything is made from scratch, including the bread used in all of Clover’s dishes.

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are always highlighted on the ever-changing menu, depending on the time of year. 913 E. Sharp Ave., Spokane • 487-2937

Downriver Grill With a dedicated following of regular diners, this upscale bistro in the Audubon Park neighborhood serves fresh, locally sourced food, paired with Washington wines and microbrews. Each week, Downriver’s kitchen offers a fresh-sheet menu highlighting what’s in season right now. In the warmer months, the secluded back patio is a must; also, don’t miss out on the major bargains offered during all-day happy hour on Wednesday, a day that also features

the “Chef’s Burger of the Moment” special for $10.

3315 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane • 323-1600

Latah Bistro On any given day of the growing season, a local farmer might drop into Latah Bistro with a load of mushrooms, greens, carrots, tomatoes or even beef or pork that may have been grown just miles away.

Such is the commitment to sourcing food locally at Latah. The fine dining menu — which includes weekend brunch — runs the gamut of influences, from European bistro fare to unmistakably Northwest flavors. 4241 Cheney-Spokane Rd., Spokane • 838-8338

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n a trend rewarding innovation that breaks free from the restaurant industry’s cookie-cutter designs of decades past, the following local dining spots’ intentionally and carefully designed spaces help customers further grasp both the culinary concepts and regions their menus represent.

Casper Fry When the Wall Street Journal singled out Spokane as one of a half-dozen mid-sized cities for food lovers, Casper Fry was one of the restaurants inspiring this designation, thanks to its Southern-inspired flavors with a modern twist. Order the Low Country Shrimp and Grits or anything that comes out of the Josper oven, one of only a handful in the country, that uses charcoal and wood chips for smoking and grilling.

Inside, exposed brick walls, bar-height tables and the dining room’s open layout evoke a rustic, rural aesthetic. 928 S. Perry St., Spokane • 535-0536

Blackbird Tavern + Kitchen In the historic Broadview Dairy building just north of the Spokane River, the Blackbird is best explained as the more refined version of its pub-food counterpart, Manito Tap House. A menu of upscale comfort food includes appetizers like bacon fat popcorn, chorizo corn dogs and a brisket sandwich on a sticky bun, and the massive beer list is one of the biggest in town. The Blackbird’s interior features a utilitarian-meets-modern aesthetic, with high-backed booths, bright-red metal chairs and industrial-style lighting. 905 N. Washington St., Spokane • 381-2473

Chaps Over the years, this shabby-chic eatery and bakery located off of Highway 195 just west of downtown has cultivated a large and particularly devoted following. On weekends, the line frequently snakes out the door, but hearty chorizo omelettes, homemade cinnamon rolls, baked blueberry French toast and a hug from proprietor Celeste Shaw make it well worth the wait. 4237 S. Cheney-Spokane Rd., Spokane • 624-4182 — CHEY SCOTT A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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Server Christy Mills takes care of diners at Italia Trattoria.

Splurge-Worthy Beverly’s With unparalleled, panoramic views of the lake from its seventh floor spot at the Coeur d’Alene Resort — combined with cosmopolitan décor, attentive service and a wine cellar boasting more than 14,000 bottles — Beverly’s makes for an elegant dining experience worthy of any special celebration. The half-dozen fresh shucked oysters are an amazing prelude to dinner or companion to drinks. The restaurant also is known for regularly hosting special wine dinners and tasting events. 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-765-2300

The Black Cypress The Black Cypress in downtown Pullman is dreamlike, filled with mirrors and Edison lights, funky recycled metal fixtures against 100-year-old exposed brick. The menu strikes a balance between Old World and new, reflecting the agricultural bounty of the Palouse while maintaining decidedly Mediterranean roots. With Greek-style meat sauce and mizithra cheese, the Kima pasta is divinely aromatic. The pomodoro pasta is lighter than most, with fresh tomatoes and basil, olive oil and Parmesan. 215 E. Main St., Pullman, Wash. • 334-5800

Churchill’s Steakhouse This longtime downtown Spokane establishment is the perfect place to take family, a date or just yourself to enjoy an incredible steak. Churchill’s Chicago-inspired dining experience combines in-house

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carves of USDA Prime beef with seamless service, making it easy to keep Churchill’s — which was in 2017 awarded the prestigious Distinguished Restaurants of North America Achievement of Distinction — at the top of your list for any celebratory dinner.

We also love sneaking away to their cozy basement bar for a drink in one of the tucked-away booths. 165 S. Post St., Spokane • 474-9888

Grille from Ipanema Although Grille from Ipanema in Coeur d’Alene has a buffet-like format, the atmosphere is high-end, emphasizing good service in an upscale environment.

Roomy seating areas are designed to encourage a long, leisurely meal, whether indoors or outside on the patio. In the first half of 2017, the restaurant relocated from downtown to the Riverstone complex, allowing the restaurant to double its space with a larger bar area. It also enjoys more visibility from the busy shopping center’s foot traffic. Come here for traditional Brazilian grilled meats — beef, pulled pork and poultry — served on a skewer in what the Brazilians call “churrasco” style. 2380 N. Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-1122

Hay J’s Bistro While the exterior of Hay J’s may not inspire romantic fantasies, once you’re inside, you’ll see why we suggest that it makes it into your rotation of date-night restaurants. This intimate bistro with low lights and flickering candles has a wine list that

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Our list of local fine dining worth every penny boasts approximately 100 choices and a menu that features steaks, lamb, pasta and risottos, though its seafood remains a popular genre. 21706 E. Mission, Liberty Lake, Wash. • 926-2310

Italia Trattoria With a focus on natural and sustainable ingredients, chef-owner Anna Vogel’s menu features handmade pastas (try the eye-catching and tasty squid ink fettuccine), pork prime rib chop and seasonal vegetables spiced and grilled to perfection. Since opening in 2010, Italia has established itself as a go-to for both residents of Browne’s Addition neighborhood, and as a destination for diners across the region to enjoy an excellent meal, whether for a special occasion or just because. 144 S. Cannon St., Spokane • 459-6000

Luna Up on the far southern edge of Spokane’s South Hill, Luna hides in a mostly residential pocket off 57th Avenue, but don’t let its lower visibility keep you from finding this gem. Filled with natural light, the restaurant offers a seasonal, scratch-made and locally focused menu. Though it offers favorites like wood-fired pizza made in an oven imported from Naples, Italy, Luna also caters to those with gluten sensitivities. In the summer, don’t miss the chance to sit on the beautifully shaded patio, filled with lush greenery. 5620 S. Perry St., Spokane • 448-2383

Masselow’s Steakhouse A destination dining spot at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Masselow’s is named after a Kalispel Tribe chief who led his people more than a century ago. The restaurant was rebranded in 2015 with a focus on prime steaks and a more accessible feel, which still might surprise some who know Masselow’s as one of the region’s most high-end, respected restaurants; it’s earned a four-diamond rating from the AAA. While the white linens are gone, about half of the former Masselow’s menu remains, and there are still seafood and other options to be found from the kitchen of Executive Chef Tanya Broesder.

100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights • 481-6020

Max at Mirabeau Date night in Spokane Valley often means a trip to Max at Mirabeau, one of the Valley’s answers to fine dining. The culinary team at Max prides itself on creating innovative cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from purveyors around the region. For that, Max at Mirabeau has been awarded with numerous awards at Epicurean Delight, and has earned a faithful following that extends well beyond the Valley. 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley, Wash. • 922-6252

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Bask in the palatial grandeur of the historic Davenport Hotel and enjoy a table by the fireplace in the lobby, or enjoy the intimacy of a tall, private booth inside the Palm Court Grill. The restaurant’s signature Crab Louis was created and made famous more than a century ago for hotelier Louis Davenport.

Beyond this signature dish and others, expect a traditional fine-dining menu of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. We also recommend saving room for dessert. 10 S. Post St., Spokane • 455-8888

Scratch Dining out at Scratch in the heart of downtown is a delightfully metropolitan experience. The long, narrow restaurant is flanked by exposed brick walls adorned with abstract art; white linen tablecloths and low light add to its romantic, urban ambiance. The cuisine is contemporary Northwest with a splash of Asian fusion. On a cold winter night, you can never go wrong with the popular Hot Pot: scallops, prawns, clams, fresh fish, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions and fingerling potatoes in a savory, spicy tomato broth.

1005 W. First Ave., Spokane • 456-5656

Spencer’s for Steaks & Chops

At Wild Sage, Executive Chef Charlie Connor wants everyone to be able to enjoy the restaurant’s delicious dishes, and for diners to feel good about their choices from a health perspective, too. Connor is gluten-intolerant himself, so anyone with sensitivities can trust they’ll be taken care of on that front. Aside from that, the creative, diverse and always-local menu ranges from coconut curry pasta to steaks and burgers. One item at Wild Sage that you really must try at least once: The incredibly savory and creamy Yukon gold potato taquitos from its appetizer list. 916 W. Second Ave., Spokane • 456-7575 — CHEY SCOTT

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Spencer’s meat entrées — rib-eyes, filets, pork chops and more — are all prepared in the restaurant’s 1,600-degree infrared broiler, ensuring that the prime-cut meats stay juicy and tender. 322 N. Spokane Falls Ct., Spokane • 744-2372

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So Much Thai Thai restaurants are numerous, and among the best dining spots in the Inland Northwest Bangkok Thai Little things like freshness and consistency makes a Thai spot stand out from the crowd. So it is with Bangkok Thai and its three Spokane locations. Crispy veggies and bright flavors are the rule, whether you’re ordering something familiar like Pad Thai or something more adventurous like duck noodle soup. The best way to sample Bangkok’s culinary wares is at lunch, when combo plates offer the opportunity to nibble through a nice cross-section of their offerings. You pick two of 10 dishes, and also get jasmine rice and two spring rolls. The gang daeng (red curry) is outstanding — you’ll be sopping up every last drop with the rice — and the pad preaw wan (sweet-and-sour chicken, beef or pork) boasts a nicely acidic, sweet blast.

1003 E. Trent Ave., Spokane • 325-8370 | 1325 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane • 838-8424 | 101 N. Argonne Rd. • Spokane Valley • 315-9943

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Phonthip Tungkana, owner of Phonthip’s Thai Table. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

Linnie’s has been around for more than 25 years, so they must be doing something right at this mom-and-pop staple in downtown Spokane. The menu has all the classics covered, like Pad Thai, tom yum soup, Panang curry, and Thai fried rice, along with some more adventurous options like squid in coconut milk, and opportunities to branch out, like trying their sweet-and-sour deep-fried fish, rather than the standard sweet-and-sour chicken.

The massaman curry is heavenly, a sweet and salty delight with coconut milk, potatoes, peanuts and onions.

The portions are huge, the service is quick, and the ambience is very low-key. 1301 W. Third Ave., Spokane • 838-0626

Our Thai House With Our Thai House’s panang curry with chicken, the four stars of spiciness is a perfect match for the dish. The

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inherent coolness of the creamy coconut sauce hits first, then the heat from the spiciness hits a second later. That’s what you want in a good sauce; multiple tastes harmonizing together. The broccoli is the downfall of a lot of dishes like these, but this broccoli, swimming in the sauce along with the chicken, is perfectly cooked, teaming up perfectly with the rice, chicken and sauce. The portions are large enough, however, that one bowl of rice simply isn’t enough for the entire dish.

Go ahead and ask for more, it’s free. 1415 N. Hamilton St., Spokane • 487-4237

ALSO TRY Maw Phin 14819 N. Newport Hwy., Mead A Taste of Thai 419 W. Hastings Rd., Spokane Thai on 1st 411 W. First Ave., Spokane Thai Kitchen 621 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley Sri Prasert Thai Bar & Grille (formerly Mama’s Thaiway Lounge), 5908 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley Thai Garden 7 S. Main St., Deer Park Thai Ginger 300 S. Grand Ave., Pullman Phikun’s Thai Cuisine 1020 S. Grand Ave., Pullman Secret Thai 218 Cedar St., Sandpoint

Phonthip’s Thai Table Located in half of a small building that also houses a hair salon, this diminutive restaurant — 10 or so tables — fill easily for chef Phonthip Tungkana’s time-tested dishes. Her Pad Thai is by far one of her menu’s top sellers, and customers also love cashew chicken, drunken noodles, pad kee mao and Panang curry. The papaya salad (som tum), perhaps a lesser-known Thai staple, is also quite popular. Unlike many Thai restaurants, Phonthip’s menu is concise, consisting of just a few pages of items, all of them made from scratch. And you’ll want to save room for the incredible mango sticky rice dessert. 1006 E. Francis Ave., Spokane • 487-3559

Sala Thai The out-of-the-way lunch and dinner spot in Airway

Heights bustles as the hostess tell us she can seat us now, but it will be about a 45-minute wait for food.

Sala Thai is often busy, but it’s worth the wait. The Panang curry is the most popular curry here; the thick curry in coconut milk with veggies and your choice of pork, chicken, beef or tofu is served with a hearty scoop of white rice on the side. The portion is not quite enough to split between two people, but enough for leftovers. The pad kee mao is another of Sala Thai’s most popular dishes. Wide rice noodles, three meats, egg and veggies stir-fried together; it would undoubtedly take more than one person to finish a single portion. 12914 W. Sunset Hwy., Airway Heights, Wash. • 244-4800

Thai Bamboo With a huge menu offering all sorts of authentically prepared dishes from co-owner Matavee Burgess’ homeland of southern Thailand, locals over the years have developed a healthy appetite for the restaurant’s Pad Thai noodles (their most popular dish), along with the fresh spring rolls, Mongolian beef and otherworldly fried bananas. It’s no wonder Inlander readers have voted Thai Bamboo their favorite Thai restaurant year after year. 2926 E. 29th Ave., Spokane • 232-8428 | 5406 N. Division St., Spokane • 777-8424 | 12722 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley • 444-8424 | 2010 N. 4th Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-667-5300 n

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Super Juice Healthy sipping in the Inland Northwest 9th Street Juice Works When shots of wheatgrass first came into style in the late ’90s, Huckleberry’s 9th Street Juice Works was the first place in Spokane to sling them, along with a large selection of replenishing fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies. Today, you can still create your own concoctions and experiment with unique infusions, including spirulina, chlorophyll, ginseng and bee pollen, or order one of their thoughtfully crafted signature drinks. 926 S. Monroe St., Spokane • 624-1349

Liberty Lake Juice Co. Owners Amy and Jordan Redman were inspired to bring fresh, organic juice and smoothies to Liberty Lake after a trip to Hawaii. All of the juice and smoothie combinations were created and perfected at home by the Redmans, but customers can also build their own blends of fresh fruit and veggies, and smoothies. Top sellers since the juice bar’s debut include the acai bowls and the Green Lady — a blend of kale, chard, parsley, romaine, cucumber, pear and lemon. 1334 N. Liberty Lake Rd., Liberty Lake, Wash. • 818-2674

Method All of Method’s juices and smoothies are organic, gluten-free, raw and vegan, and are served in 100-percent compostable containers. If you’re in a hurry, grab a bottle of their cold-pressed juice; it’s squeezed and bottled each morning. But if you need something more substantial, the Foundation smoothie, made with almond butter, dates, and almond milk, will keep you full for hours. Power bowls (think acai bowls), hearty bowls (rice bowls with tons of veggies and a variety of sauces), and salads round out the menu.

718 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane • 473-9579 • 7704 N. Division St., Spokane • 474-9878

Pilgrim’s Market Juice Bar & Smoothie Station Pilgrim’s has poured its commitment to natural and organic foods right into their juice and smoothie bar. If you want to give your next shopping trip a boost, order one of their cold-pressed juices, made fresh each day or make a meal out of one of their many smoothies. 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-676-9730

The Wellness Bar Since opening Coeur d’Alene’s first juice bar in July 2014, owners Monica and Tait Engebretsen say they have rapidly expanded from one to three havens for health-conscious Idahoans. Each of these cheery, Instagram-worthy shops has a full menu of cold-pressed juices and smoothies, but we’d be lying if we didn’t admit we’re a little obsessed with their of acai and pitaya bowls (eight varieties!). 312 Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-665-9098 | 8110 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho • 208-772-8201 | 900 Hwy. 41 • Post Falls, Idaho • 208-773-6444

The Wellness Tree Juice Bar Located within a holistic healing center in the up-and-coming South Perry neighborhood, The Wellness Tree’s juice bar serves “doctor-inspired superfood ingredients” in the form of fresh and organic juices, smoothies and acai bowls. For those ready to take on a juice cleanse, they even offer one- to three-day cleansing kits. 1025 S. Perry St., Spokane • 598-8558 n

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A bowl of chicken ramen at Nudo.

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Soup's On! Japanese ramen revives a familiar soup with fresh format and ingredients

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raditional ramen appears humble: soup broth, noodles, toppings and flavorings. It can be characterized by how it is constructed or served, ranging from vegetarian to meat protein as a base, and from hot to cold.

Toppings including vegetables, a soft-boiled egg and various sauces allow you to customize the soup to your liking.

Properly made, however, the soup involves a complex broth process, starting with kombu or dried seaweed, and proceeding with pork, chicken, soy sauce, etc., to achieve depth of flavor. Unlike the packaged dry ramen noodles popularized in American grocery stores, tender noodles, freshly made, are essential to traditional ramen. Finally, there’s a careful pairing of ingredients in and on top of the soup to provide maximum nutrition with minimal downside — full of protein, yet low in sugar and fat.

And it’s catching on in the Inland Northwest.

Ginger Asian Bistro owners Josh and Jingou Hissong gave Spokane its first ramen house, Nudo Ramen (818 W. Sprague Ave.), and have since expanded (9602 N. Newport Hwy). A dozen variations — including miso broth with pork, shrimp tempura in a soy sauce-based broth, vegan — makes ordering ramen easy. Also try assorted pan-Asian appetizers, skewers and rice bowls. Visit

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King of Ramen’s (1601 N. Division St.) menu is very focused: fewer than two dozen appetizers and soups, with a handful of toppings like minced pork or sweet corn. Their broths — pork, chicken and vegetarian — are an all-day venture. A few rice dishes round out the menu; just like that, you’re experiencing traditional Japanese cuisine. Visit KingOfRamen.com.

Ding How restaurant’s Bin Sun brought the first full-fledged ramen place to North Idaho with Umami Ramen (1927 W. Riverstone Dr., Coeur d’Alene), based on recipes and techniques he brought back from several ramen workshops in Japan. He labors over his broths, which include chicken, pork and other traditional profiles, adding homemade noodles for an authentic ramen experience. Visit Umami Ramen on Facebook.

The next time you’re at your favorite Japanese-style eatery, scan the menu for noodle bowls, including ramen. At Kaiju Sushi and Spirits (424 E. Sherman, Coeur d’Alene), for example, their ramen has a chicken-based stock. Kyoko Sushi (334 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho) inside the Cedar Street Bridge, features several noodle dishes, including ramen, udon noodles and Vietnamese .

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INSIDER INSIGHT MEGAN WHITE discovered her passion for food activism after hiking the Appalachian Trail. A network of hosts helps hikers along their way by providing food, housing or other resources. For White, one of these places was a small, environmentally driven farm in Sheffield, Massachusetts.

She volunteered there for a week and ended up going back for an internship. Since then, White has been sticking up for the little guy by bringing products from local farms to downtown Spokane’s Main Market and supporting other community-driven food projects.

1. People Want Meals White says she has seen more of a demand for complete or almost-complete meals. This is especially challenging for food co-ops trying to compete with grocery stores and restaurants at the same time. “People want easy meals that maybe don’t require a ton of from-scratch cooking, but they still want it to be healthy,” White says.

2. The Dr. Oz Effect Chia seeds came and went, but kombucha has stuck around for a while. White has to keep her finger on the pulse of all the latest health crazes. She says many of Main Market’s customers are deep into the health food scene, so they’re always seeking out the newest products. Sometimes a product picks up steam with the help of a celebrity endorsement; that’s the Dr. Oz Effect. The best way to keep up with trends, White says, is to listen: “Usually the customers let us know about them pretty quick.”

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Cherries ripe for the picking at Walter’s Fruit Ranch in Green Bluff.

EASY PICKINS’ Why getting your hands dirty at local farms is worth the effort

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here is perhaps no more quintessential Inland Northwest experience than picking an apple straight off an orchard tree. Even though Washington’s apples can be found in grocery stores all over, there’s something different about having a chat with your local farmer about what you’re making (they’ll recommend different apples for different uses), then heading in the direction of just the right trees to choose the ones that look best to you. Far from the industrial overhead lights of the produce department, you get to see what apples look like in their natural habitat (and it’s a lot of fun to bring kids, or a group of friends, and make a day of it).

You probably know that apple season happens in the fall (it’s tough to miss around here), but you might not be aware that apples are just the tip of the U-pick iceberg in our area. You’ll find local berries, of course: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, but did you know that you can also pick asparagus and morel mushrooms?

While you’re stopping by to pick peaches (which are even better just off the tree, warmed by the afternoon sun), it’s likely that you’ll also be able to get your hands on tomatoes, plums, cucumbers, carrots and corn.

In the fall, along with the apples, a whole new season of abundance begins.

Take the kids out to dig potatoes out of the ground (you might need a hose when you get home) and pick out the perfect pumpkin for your porch or carving party.

While you’re at it, pick up some other squash for hearty soups — as local as it gets, unless you grow it yourself.

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U-Pick Tips

If you’re new to the U-pick life, we’ve got your back. Here are a few tips to get you picking like a pro in no time:

Call ahead If you’re hoping to go pick cherries, don’t just check the website; give the farmer a call. Not every farm is open during the week, and the status of available produce can change quickly. (Plus, not everything is right on schedule, ripening-wise). Confirm what they have and when they are open before you make the trek. This is also the time to check in on payment options: many farms are only able to accept cash, so be sure to stop by the ATM.

Plan for success Be sure to bring the essentials for several hours outside. It’s always good to have water, snacks, and sunscreen or a hat. You’ll also want to wear washable, comfortable clothes and shoes. You might have to get on a ladder or crouch next to a vine. It’s also not a bad idea to get there early, especially on hot days (to manage the sun) or weekend days (to beat the crowds).

Bring your baskets It’s always a good idea to bring along your own containers. Baskets and buckets are great for apples and stone fruit, and plastic containers work well for berries (just make sure you have large enough ones for what you’re hoping to pick), but if you’re stumped by a type of produce, just ask the farmer before you come.

Carpool Especially on the weekends during the height of summer and fall, it can get crowded at these farms; you’ll have an easier time finding a place to park with one vehicle. But that’s not the only reason to carpool: U-pick is a great opportunity to spend time with people you love. Grab some friends and make a day of it.

If you’re a lover of lavender, you’re in luck.

There are several options for picking your own locally for everything from a sachet to folding into your favorite shortbread recipe (be sure to ask your farmer about the right kind for your project).

Besides the actual produce, there are plenty of other reasons to visit U-pick farms. Often, they’ll offer fresh berry pies or newly pressed apple cider. Others will have chicken or duck eggs for sale, or handicrafts, as well as wine, beer, hard cider or mead.

Although it might seem like things wind down in late fall, don’t let the snow keep you away from hunting down your own Christmas tree, right at the farm. There’s nothing quite like picking out the tree you want while it’s still growing. If a tree isn’t your thing, or if you’re just all about greenery, you can pick up a fresh wreath.

Harvesting your own food is an invitation to slow down just a bit, bring a picnic (and some sunscreen), and take a good look around at the riches of our region with some people you love.

Then, when you bite into that apple or peach, or sprinkle those blueberries into your pancakes, you won’t just be tasting the fruit flavors; you’ll be tasting a sense of place, and the fruits of your own labor as well. n

U-Pick Destinations GREEN BLUFF Perhaps the most recognizable U-pick destination, Green Bluff is home to more than 30 locally owned farms and orchards, including a lavender farm. If you want to pick something, chances are they grow it somewhere in Green Bluff. You’ll also find people brewing beer, making wine and crafting mead. Their userfriendly website will show you what’s in season at the moment (click through to see which farms grow those things). You’ll also find a cheat sheet for what’s in season when (approximately) and a handy map of the entire double loop, with farms numbered for easy navigation. Pick your own day, or head out during one of the many festivals, including a holiday one in the winter. Mead, Wash.

• greenbluffgrowers.com CARVER FARMS Just past Post Falls, you’ll want to check out 120 acres of pick-your-own produce, from berries to beans, pumpkins, peaches, and corn (to name just a few) at Carver Farms. Don’t forget to head back for Christmas trees. 9105 N. Idaho Rd., Newman Lake, Wash. • 226-3602 RILEY CREEK BLUEBERRY FARM Bring your kids and four-legged friends to this friendly U-pick farm. As you can tell by the name, they’re all

about the blueberries. This farm provides buckets for picking and bags to take your berries home; no need to bring your own. 44 Whitney Way, Laclede, Idaho • 208-263-4114 BISHOPS’ ORCHARD Come pick apples (and the occasional pear) and press your own cider out on the Palouse, not far from Pullman and Moscow.

This farm is only open during apple season, so be sure to check in before you go. 904 W. Adams St., Garfield, Wash. • 635-1276 EVENING LIGHT LAVENDER FARM Fifteen minutes north of Spokane you’ll find a certified organic lavender farm. Though you might think of lavender as only purple, here you’ll find other hues like white, pink, and blue. Besides U-pick and a variety of lavender products, the farm also offers classes and workshops. 5552 S. Wallbridge Rd., Deer Park, Wash. • 939-0313 RED CANOE FARMS Located east of Spokane and west of Coeur d’Alene, right on the Washington-Idaho border, you can pick eight varieties of blueberries for all your smoothies and pancakes here. They’ll even provide picking receptacles and storage for taking your berries home. 28405 W. Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho • 208-777-0986 n

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CREAM OF THE CROP Seven locally produced cheeses worth every creamy calorie

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Marinated Feta Kelly Creek Farm makes its feta exclusively with cow milk, which results in more of a buttery cheese, rather than the tangy variety you may be used to.

Cheesemaker Katrina Austin calls it a “feta for people who say they don’t like feta.” After Austin submerges it in a sea salt brine for 70 days, she then marinates it in olive oil, garlic, oregano and basil. The end result is delicious on pasta or in a salad, and flavorful enough to eat unaccompanied. Find it at the Kootenai County and Coeur d’Alene farmers markets and online at kellycrkfarm.com.

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Luck of the Irish Pure Eire Dairy in Othello, Washington, is proudly the only certified 100-percent grass-fed dairy in the nation, producing milk, yogurt and a variety of artisan cheeses. Their Luck of the Irish cheese manages to be slightly sweet and sharp, at the same time, with the dry texture of a traditional Irish cheddar. Find it at Main Market and online at pureeiredairy.com.

Lavender Honey Chèvre Sunny Pine Farm marries tart goat cheese with lavender and a touch of honey to make an exceptionally smooth and creamy spread. Everything that goes into this cheese is produced right on the farm in the Methow Valley, and is certified organic. Find it at Pilgrim’s Market, Main Market and online at sunnypinefarm.com.

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HeronSpokane, Pond Farms makes a traditional feta, a product of the 15 or so Nubian WA 99205 goats that call326-‐6794 the small family farm below Tower Mountain, south of Spo(509) kane, home. Firm and dense, it crumbles well for use in salads or pizza. The & Dinner folksBreakfast, at HeronLunch Pond recommend it with some fresh thyme, rosemary and a drizzle of1018 honey.

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Lavender Spice Chèvre

GONZAGA 42 SAVOR Chattaroy Cheese Co. is always experimenting with new flavor combinations for its creamy chèvre, but the Lavender Spice is consistently its bestseller. This delicious flavor combination happened as a result of a chance meeting at the Spokane Farmers’ Market when Chattaroy’s booth was setup next to Garden Gate Lavender Farm’s. Cheesemaker Becky SAVOR Jasper42tasted GardenGONZAGA Gate’s proprietary Lavender Spice Blend with her fresh chèvre, and a star was born. Find it at Rosauers, Rocket Market, Main Market, area farmer’s markets and online at chattaroycheese.com.

Garlic and Sea Salt Chèvre This South Hill micro-dairy produces fresh and aged cheeses, yet Heron Pond’s Garlic and Sea Salt Chèvre remains a bestseller. The garlic is mellow, since it’s roasted before being paired with the goat cheese and just the right amount of sea salt. We sampled it with rosemary crackers, but Heron Pond’s dark, little secret is they scoop it up with Ruffles. Find it at Rocket Market, Huckleberry’s, Main Market, various farmers markets and online at heronpondfarms.com. n

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BEST MEXICAN FOOD Inlander readers have spoken, and these are among their favorite places to eat

1ST PLACE: AZTECA 2nd Place: Atilano’s 3rd Place: Rancho Chico

BEST ITALIAN FOOD TOMATO STREET The welcome starts with the complimentary play-dough for the young (and young at heart) members of your party. From there, your server will make sure your meal is fun and memorable at this locally owned and operated Spokane staple.

Tomato Street prides themselves on cuisine from scratch, open kitchens and brick pizza ovens.

BEST ASIAN FOOD GORDY’S SICHUAN CAFE If you ask around about good Asian food in Spokane, you’ll hear a lot about Gordy’s.

Tucked away just off Grand, it’s worth seeking out. If it’s been awhile since you’ve been there, you’ll want to say “Hi” to new owners (and longtime chefs) Dan Burns and Casey Riendeau. Rest assured, they’ve kept the menu just the same. 501 E 30th Ave., Spokane • 747-1170 2nd PLACE: The Mustard Seed 3rd PLACE: Red Dragon NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Bonsai Bistro, Coeur d’Alene

2nd PLACE: Luigi’s 3rd PLACE: Italian Kitchen, Italia Trattoria (tie) NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Tito’s Italian Grill, Coeur d’Alene

BEST SANDWICHES 1ST PLACE: DOMINI SANDWICHES 2nd Place: The High Nooner 3rd Place: Caruso’s

BEST BURRITO 1ST PLACE: SWEETO BURRITO 2nd Place: Atilano’s 3rd Place: Neato Burrito

BEST APPETIZERS TWIGS The sophisticated atmosphere of any of the four local Twigs locations is the perfect backdrop for an appetizer (or two) along with a signature cocktail. Whether you’re a fan of the Gorgonzola fondue with your fries, or one of several decked-out flatbreads, you’re clearly not alone.

2nd PLACE: The Safari Room; 3rd PLACE: Clinkerdagger; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: The White House Grill, Post Falls

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BEST FOOD TRUCK 3 NINJAS Founded by a group of three friends (ninjas) in 2014, this food truck emphasizes fresh ingredients. While they’ll make any style of food when they cater, they describe their menu as “where health meets heat.”

2nd PLACE: Couple of Chefs 3rd PLACE: Tacos del Sol NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Taco Works, Coeur d’Alene

BEST SUSHI SUSHI.COM What downtown bistro Sushi.com lacks in inventiveness of name and ambience (one Zomato reviewer calls it “American dive meets the East”) it compensates for in creativity in the kitchen and on the plate. Recurring praise for the Harley-Davidson, Kyle and Oh! Kevin rolls (the latter, a kind of shrimp tempura topped with deep-fried salmon, bears the name of its creator, the restaurant’s owner) is warranted: it’s again the top choice in town.

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BEST ICE CREAM BRAIN FREEZE CREAMERY With two permanent locations and an ice cream truck, Brain Freeze Creamery serves up the best scoopfuls one could ask for. With a couple of dozen flavors to choose from, they also offer breakfast and lunch options and a delicious affogato — a cup of ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso.

2nd PLACE: The Scoop; 3rd PLACE: Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers, Coeur d’Alene

BEST BAKERY ROCKET BAKERY With an empire that stretches from the South Hill (in a newly renovated and expanded space) north through two locations downtown to Garland and east to Millwood, chances are you’ve seen a Rocket Bakery.

Their baked goodies (scones, muffins, breakfast bagels, quiche, etc.) are all made locally, as is their coffee, usually with the roasts of Post Falls’ DOMA. As one Facebook follower puts it: “Awesome people!

Awesome place! Awesome food!”

2nd PLACE: Boots Bakery 3rd PLACE: Petit Chat Bakery NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Bakery by the Lake, Coeur d’Alene

BEST PATIO DINING BEST SEAFOOD ANTHONY’S AT SPOKANE FALLS Seafood tastes better when you can hear gushing water and catch a misty breeze on your skin.

Anthony’s offers just that; an unbelievably breezy dining experience, best enjoyed on the patio overlooking the Spokane Falls. The seafood is seasonal and sustainable, offering mouth-watering plates of Dungeness crab, steak and prawns, and panfried oysters.

BEST PATIO DINING 2nd PLACE: Clinkerdagger 3rd PLACE: Central Food NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Bardenay, Coeur d’Alene

BEST SEAFOOD 2nd PLACE: Milford’s Fish House; 3rd PLACE: Zona Blanca; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Cedars Floating Restaurant, Coeur d’Alene

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BIG TABLE EATS AROUND THE WORLD

EPICUREAN DELIGHT

Big Table benefits workers in the local restaurant and hospitality industry, “where the immense need is hidden by the smiles people wear as part of their uniform,” says founder Kevin Finch. Held at the Davenport’s Grand Hotel, Eat Around The World features food from Greece, Peru, and China by top regional chefs. Go to Big-Table.com.

Since 1980, Epicurean Delight has raised funds for local health care organizations, including the Inland Northwest Blood Center. This black-tie gala fills the top floor of the Spokane Convention Center with the very best of the region’s food and drink — four mouthwatering courses from more than 30 restaurants — as well as beverages from wineries, cideries and breweries, all unlimited. Go to INBCsaves.org.

COST: $55

COST: $175

WHERE & WHEN: Sept. 25, 2017; The Davenport Grand Hotel • 979-1005

WHERE & WHEN: Nov. 10, 2017; Spokane Convention Center • 232-4567

KREWE D’ALENE

Mardi Gras is the theme for Krewe d’Alene, benefitting the Coeur d’Alene-based Arts & Culture Alliance, which promotes visual, literary and performing arts.

Krewe d’Alene features top local chefs providing amuse-bouche in a New Orleans-like atmosphere.

Go to artsandculturecda.org.

COST: $40 in advance; $45 at the door WHERE & WHEN: Feb. 17, 2018; Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops • 208-292-1629

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NORTHEAST WASHINGTON HUNGER COALITION GALA In Stevens County, the Northeast Washington Hunger Coalition’s annual gala benefits 14 food banks, as well as farm-to-pantry and farm-to-school programs.

COST: $25 WHERE & WHEN: Feb. 17, 2018; Colville Ag Trade Center

DINE OUT TO FEED SPOKANE

Food insecurity and hunger is a real and growing problem in our nation, which several local organizations like Second Harvest address through food-based fundraising. Dine Out to Feed Spokane partners with area restaurants that contribute a portion of their proceeds to Feed Spokane, which retrieves excess restaurant-prepared food and grocery items for use at local nonprofits. Visit feedspokane.com for more information, including a list of participating restaurants.

COST: $25 WHERE & WHEN: March 1-31, 2018

SIP, SWIRL & SAVOR

Sip, Swirl & Savor benefits the organization partially responsible for feeding the continued interest in cooking as a career: Community College of Spokane’s Inland Northwest Culinary Academy and the CCS Foundation.

Under the supervision of their acclaimed instructors, INCA students prepare and serve a five-course meal paired with award-winning wines. Go to CCSFoundation.org.

COST: $175; The Commons at Fort Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute WHERE & WHEN: April 21, 2018; 434-5069 — CARRIE SCOZZARO A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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Mixologist Crystal Bertholic talks about the craft cocktail revival underway in the Inland Northwest.

Six wine tastings to put on your calendar.

Five beers we’re totally crushing on right now.

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5 BEERS WE ARE TOTALLY CRUSHING ON RIGHT NOW

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he world of craft beer is highly diverse, so it’s easy to only drink the newest releases or latest brew trends. But sometimes you come across a beer so drinkable and delicious that you find yourself longing for a second pint before you’ve even finished the first. Here are five local beers we can’t get enough of:

New England Style IPA (Series) Perry Street Brewing, Spokane Hazy, juicy and tropical, the beers of this yearlong series from PSB showcase huge, fruity hop flavor and a smooth, soft bitterness; they’ll make you rethink what an IPA can be.

Award Winners Perry Street Brewing, Session IPL 2016 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal River City Brewing, Congratulator Doppelbock 2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal Bellwether Brewing, Fernweh Baltic Porter 2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal Laughing Dog Brewing, Imperial Pecan Porter 2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal Wallace Brewing, 1910 Black Lager 2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal

Red, White & No-Li Pale Ale

India Pale Lager

No-Li Brewhouse, Spokane Nicknamed “fruity pebbles” by the brewery, this is a light and crisp pale ale that is loaded with big citrus fruit aromas and flavors. (6.1% ABV, 35 IBU)

Orlison Brewing, Airway Heights, Wash.

A pale lager that doesn’t skimp on the hops — big fruity aroma and flavor, paired with clean, slightly sweet malt character, makes this beer a win for hopheads. (7% ABV, 53 IBU)

Mill Butte Grisette Quartzite Brewing, Chewelah, Wash.

This French Saison-style beer is perfect for warmer weather — light and dry, with floral notes in the aroma and flavor. (5.5% ABV, 20 IBU)

Double Rainbow Red IPA Iron Horse Brewing, Ellensburg, Wash.

Is it a red ale? An IPA? It’s the best of both worlds — a bready, nutty, malty beer with the pungent hop character that any IPA lover is looking for.

(7% ABV, 70 IBU)

MickDuff’s Brewing, Se Habla Cerveza 2017 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal Orlison Brewing, Boulder Garden Brown 2017 Washington Beer Awards Gold Medal Big Barn Brewing, Mead Honey Lager 2017 Washington Beer Awards Silver Medal Waddell’s Brewing, Barrel Aged Blackberry Sour 2017 Washington Beer Awards Bronze Medal No-Li Brewhouse, Big Juicy IPA 2017 Australian Beer Awards Silver Medal No-Li Brewhouse, Born & Raised IPA 2017 Australian Beer Awards Bronze Medal A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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Beer Bars BLACKBIRD TAVERN + KITCHEN 34 taps

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MANITO TAP HOUSE 50 taps POST STREET ALE HOUSE 26 taps STEEL BARREL TAPROOM 30 taps THE VIKING 24 taps WADDELL’S PUB & GRILLE 48 taps STEADY FLOW GROWLER HOUSE & TASTING ROOM 43 taps CAPONE’S 41 taps at each location CRAFTED TAPHOUSE & KITCHEN 50 taps

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hen it comes to craft beer, the India Pale Ale still reigns as king. Here in the Pacific Northwest, beer drinkers seem especially keen on the hop-centered style; it’s nearly impossible to walk into your local beer stop and not find a multitude of IPA options. Perhaps our IPA love stems from the fact that the Pacific Northwest is home to the Yakima Valley, the region where most of the world’s hops are grown and processed. Regardless, trying to select an IPA from the hundreds that are regionally brewed can be overwhelming. Hhere are four local IPAs that we think you’ll find hop-a-licious:

Topcutter IPA Bale Breaker Brewing, Yakima, Wash.

Straight out of the heart of hop country, Topcutter delivers floral and fruity aromas, a big citrus punch in the flavor, and finishes with a crisp, dry bitterness.

(6.8% ABV, 70 IBU)

DON’T BE T AFRAID OF THE DARK (BEERS)

here is a common misconception that if the beer is dark in color, then it must be thick, heavy, and probably high in alcohol. While there are certainly dark beers that fit those criteria, the truth is you can’t judge a beer by its color. Dark beers can run the gamut in terms of body, alcohol strength and flavor.

Depending on the style, a dark beer could offer coffee and chocolate flavors, or something akin to raisins, figs or dark fruits. Here are some local dark beer offerings, each with their own unique flavor profiles, which are sure to draw you to the “dark side.”

Coffee lovers will enjoy PERRY STREET’S DOMA CHRONIC PORTER (5% ABV, 29 IBU), a dark beer infused with coffee from the Post Falls coffee roaster — think cold-brewed coffee meets beer.

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Brick and Steel IPA Iron Goat Brewing, Spokane Brick and Steel is Iron Goat’s first beer to land in cans. Loaded with Mosaic cryo-hops, this IPA has a big, bright citrus aroma and flavor while still being an easy drinker. (6.7% ABV, 67 IBU)

Tropical Thunder IPA Black Label Brewing, Spokane The name doesn’t lie with this IPA. Packed full of fruity and tropical flavors and smells, this beer also has a touch of malt sweetness and body that gives it balance.

(6.8% ABV, 80 IBU)

Infidel Belgian IPA Selkirk Abbey, Post Falls, Idaho For those tired of the standard West Coast IPA, Selkirk’s Infidel provides a twist. Its spicy, citrusy hop character is amplified by the fruity aromatics and flavors that are a result of the beer’s fermentation with a Belgian yeast strain. (8.2% ABV, 85 IBU)

For something on the sweeter side, check out RIVER CITY BREWING’S VB STOUT (5.5% ABV, 55 IBU). Notes of rich chocolate, vanilla, and bourbon all meld together to make this beer dessert in a glass.

If you’re looking to experience the more malty side of dark beers, have a pint of SELKIRK ABBEY’S GRACE SCOTCH ALE (6.5% ABV, 29 IBU). Caramel and dark fruit flavors are at the forefront of this silky, full-bodied beer. It finishes with a mild, earthy bitterness that makes you want to take another sip.

And finally, for those curious about beer’s dark nature but prefer a lighter beverage on the palate, there’s WALLACE BREWING’S 1910 BLACK LAGER (4.9% ABV, 22 IBU). Light and incredibly smooth, this dark brew has subtle notes of dark chocolate and coffee while still being crushable.

Sours Explained While the sour beer craze seems like a new trend sweeping the U.S., beer producers in Belgium have been making sour beer for centuries. Long before brewers had access to yeast cultured in laboratories, beer was fermented by wild yeast and bacteria found in the air and environment surrounding the brewing area.

Given months or sometimes even years in a fermentation vessel, those “bugs” would help create a beer that was generally complex, funky and sour, with flavor characteristics completely unique to its locale.

Today, sour beers are just as varied and diverse as the rest of the craft beer realm, but you’ll typically find them divided into two main categories: “traditional” sours (like those mentioned above) and “quick” sours.

Quick sour brews typically use a fast-working acid-producing bacteria like lactobacillus (the same bacteria that help makes yogurt) to help give the beer a clean, crisp tartness. While not as complex as traditional sours, quick sours are more affordable and faster to produce, and can serve as a great introduction to the wonderful world of sour beers. Get your sour fix by checking out these delicious, local quick sour beers: Blackberry Apricot Sour Iron Goat Brewing, Spokane Huckleberry Pucker Paradise Creek Brewing, Pullman, Wash.

Gose Young Buck Brewing, Spokane

A whole pineapple is squeezed into every case of Tenpin’s Groove Pineapple Wheat.

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eer purists typically scoff at a brew that incorporates anything into its recipe besides water, malt, hops and yeast. So offer them a beer with fruit in it and you’re bound to hear a speech on the German Beer Purity Law of 1516. But if one can get past traditionalist approaches to drinking beer, they might find that fruit can be a fantastic brewing ingredient.

Acidic fruits like orange, grapefruit or pineapple can add brightness to a beer’s flavor and also complement citrusy hop character. Darker fruits like blueberries, raspberries or cherries can give an earthy richness and complexity to beers, especially with darker styles. And stone fruits like apricots or peaches can impart tartness and fruity aromatics to the brews they are paired with.

The Inland NW beer scene is not without its own fruit beer influence. RIVER CITY BREWING’S HUCKLEBERRY ALE

(5% ABV, 6 IBU) not only showcases a regional berry, but places it in a light, crisp golden ale that makes for an easy drinking beer with a touch of berry sweetness.

If you’re looking for something with a little more body, try TWELVE STRING BREWING’S MANGO MAMBO HEFEWEIZEN (4.3% ABV, 17 IBU) or TEN PIN BREWING’S GROOVE PINEAPPLE WHEAT (5.8% ABV, 24 IBU). Both beers are flavorful and thirst-quenching, with tropical fruit flavors in the finish.

And finally, if you’re a citrus fan, look for PERRY STREET BREWING’S KUMQUAT IPA (6.8% ABV) – a super-crisp IPA that finishes with a big, slightly sour citrus flavor.

A big facet of the craft beer industry is experimentation, and fruited beers are still partially uncharted territory. If you’re looking to broaden your beer-drinking horizons, loosen your collar, grab a pint glass and get fruity.

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hile Washington’s craft breweries seem to be having their moment in the spotlight, the state’s growing number of hard-cider producers is also deserving of adulation. Here’s a tasting guide, broken down by style, to sampling some of the region’s best cider:

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Turncoat Dry-Hopped Cider Liberty Ciderworks, Spokane Adding European hops to this American apple-based cider gives it big citrus aromas and flavors with a bright finish. 8.5% ABV

Traditional Twilight Cider Works, Mead, Wash.

Striking a balance between dry and sweet, this cider is full-bodied and has a rich apple flavor. 6.9% ABV Wild Washington Apple Cider Tieton Cider Works, Yakima, Wash.

This cider has tropical fruit aromas and slightly tart, green apple and citrus flavors. 6.9% ABV

Golden Delicious Washington Gold Cider, Chelan, Wash.

Light and crisp with just a slight touch of sweetness in the finish, this is a thirst-quenching cider. 5.5% ABV

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Thai Ginger Locust Cider, Woodinville, Wash.

A complex cider with earthy and ginger-spice flavors, balanced with apple sweetness. 5% ABV

Lemon Basil One Tree Hard Cider, Spokane Valley, Wash.

Lemonade-like tartness paired with apple sweetness and a touch of herbal flavors in the finish makes this cider a unique, delicious and refreshing beverage. 6.5% ABV

Pear Cider Finn River Cidery, Chimacum, Wash.

Made from a blend of dessert apples and organic pears, this cider is bright, with a touch of earthy pear flavor.

6.5% ABV

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Mikel Lenox is the regular instructor at Dry Fly’s cocktail college. Dry Fly’s The Handsome (top) and a Fizz Face (bottom) are regularly on the distillery’s tasting menu.

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COCKTAIL COLLEGE After Spokane’s favorite distillery opened the Dry Fly Tasting Room, it started imagining new ways to create excitement around craft liquor. Hence, Dry Fly’s Cocktail College, the most inviting excuse to go back to school one could imagine. Either sign up with some friends for a private class or join a public session for just $25 (Sept. 25 at 6 pm is the first one after Annual Manual is published), and you’ll soon find yourself touring the Dry Fly distillery, learning how all their various spirits are made, and then trying your hat at making two separate cocktails in the Tasting Room. Visit DryFlyDistilling.com/events or drop by Dry Fly at 1003 E. Trent Ave., Suite 200 for more info.

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INSIDER INSIGHT CRYSTAL BERTHOLIC is a mixologist with infinite pizazz. When she’s not performing and producing burlesque shows with the Vaude Villains, Bertholic is bar manager at Ruins in Spokane, where her improvisational cocktails are a staple of the establishment’s inventive style. Prior to that, Bertholic helped open Bon Bon, and had stints at both Chaps and the Viking Bar & Grill. We asked her about the trends she’s seeing in our local cocktail culture:

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9 styles of beer on tap, along with house made non-alcoholic Root Beer.

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1. Cocktail Revival “I think lots of restaurants are paying more attention to their cocktail menus, changing them seasonally and using ingredients from the kitchen, not just ingredients from the bar,” says Bertholic. “We live in an area with such an abundance of quality fruits, herbs and vegetables, that I’m definitely seeing infusions of all kinds at all sorts of establishments.”

• Over 1,000 different wines and beers from around the world • Friendly staff with over 30 years of wine and beer industry knowledge • 18 rotating tap handles for growler fills and pint purchases

2. Thrill Seekers Welcome Bertholic says that although some people are very specific about their beverage preferences, others have embraced letting the bartender choose; the mixologist’s version of chef’s choice. “They trust that we know the ingredients we’re working with, and are completely receptive to us just playing jazz,” says Bertholic. The most unusual ingredient she’s used in a cocktail, says Bertholic, is mushrooms. “It gave the drink a really nice, earthy flavor, and our guests were adventurous about trying it too!”

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3. Whiskey and Gin Rule Although vodka is still the go-to spirit for its versatility, says Bertholic, she’s seeing more people try both whiskey and gin, including many made in the Pacific Northwest. “Gin is our most popular clear spirit at Ruins,” says Bertholic, “but Spokanites also love their whiskey.”

— CARRIE SCOZZARO

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LOCAL GOODS The Inland Northwest might be known for its beer and wine, but new products like fire tonic, chai and bitters are bursting onto the local scene.

MANDALA CHAI What started as a small coffeehouse project is now Mandala Chai, Eastern Washington’s first locally made chai concentrate. Use it in chai tea lattes, or try one of the many creative recipes on Mandala’s website. Find it at Rocket Market, My Fresh Basket, and the Kendall Yards Night Market. $10-$18.50 mandalachaicompany.com

WINTERWOODS TEA Winterwoods Tea makes hand-blended artisan teas in an array of flavors, including Inland Grey, Green Bluff Green, Harvest Apple and Northern Twilight. It’s now sold at more than 70 locations nationally; find it locally at Pilgrim’s Market, Brain Freeze, Atticus and Batch Bakeshop. $9.99 winterwoodsteacompany.com

CULTURED MAMA FIRE TONIC Fire Tonic is a trendy homeopathic health tonic that promises to enhance digestion and improve your immune system; if you’re going to try some, it has to be by Cultured Mama. Find it at Pilgrim’s Market, Main Market and Rocket Market. $22.49 facebook.com/culturedmama

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RAISING THE BAR DIY BITTERS Cocktail historian Renee Cebula has always loved sharing her passion of craft bartending, so she made the perfect DIY bitters kit with easy step-by-step instructions and cocktail recipes for the finished product.

Available online. $15 raisingthebarbarware.com

INDABA COFFEE LILAC ROAST AND TAMP The folks at Indaba say their Lilac Roast “is a tribute to a wonderful city with four beautiful seasons.”

It’s also a tasty way to donate to the needy. Indaba works with Second Harvest to donate a meal for every bag sold. The coffee tamp pictured will help you pack the perfect shot of espresso. $12/coffee, $154/tamp indabacoffee.com

GOBLIN HANDCRAFTED POTTERY Autumn Bunton has always loved pottery; in fact, she helped cofound the local co-op Urban Art with many other artists. Her beautiful Goblin Pottery pieces are available at Urban Art, Pottery Plus, Atticus and from her website. $27 goblinpottery.com

SKIDMORE ALCHEMY BITTERS

DECORUM BOTTLE OPENER

Skidmore uses traditional techniques to blend fruits, herbs and spices into the perfect complement to quality spirits. Explore creative flavor combinations like huckleberry jalapeño and basil lavender, or stick with classics like orange or cherry. Order them online. $12-$15 skidmorealchemy.com

Quit opening your Born & Raised IPA with some lame, generic bottle opener not worthy of this local treasure. You’ll find this fun bottle opener and other awesome local gifts at Decorum in downtown Spokane. $10 facebook.com/decorumgift — BRETT HELMBRECHT

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BEST LOCAL BREWERY Cheers to these winners of the Inlander’s annual Best Of readers poll

1ST PLACE: NO-LI BREWHOUSE 2nd Place: Iron Goat Brewing 3rd Place: Perry Street Brewing North Idaho’s Best: Mad Bomber Brewing and Slate Creek Brewing (tie)

BEST DISTILLING 1ST PLACE: DRY FLY DISTILLING 2nd Place: Tinbender Craft Distillery 3rd Place: 21 Window Distillery North Idaho’s Best: Bardenay

BEST LOCAL CIDERY BEST NEW BREWERY BELLWETHER BREWING Located along the North Monroe business corridor, Bellwether is a small brewery that aims to bring a Northwest twist to ancient beer styles. From gruits to braggots, Bellwether uses unique ingredients and techniques to bring Old World ales to their cozy, modern taproom. And with recent endeavors like the Purple Egyptian Barley Project, the future of Bellwether’s ancient brews is looking bright. 2019 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 328-0428 2nd PLACE: Badass Backyard Brewing 3rd PLACE: Young Buck Brewing NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Post Falls Brewing

1ST PLACE: ONE TREE HARD CIDER 2nd Place: Liberty Ciderworks 3rd Place Twilight Cider Works North Idaho’s Best: Summit Cider

BEST WINERY 1ST PLACE: BARRISTER 2nd Place: Arbor Crest Wine Cellar 3rd Place: Coeur d’Alene Cellars

BEST BEER EVENT/FESTIVAL INLAND NW CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL One of several regional beer festivals the Washington Beer Commission hosts each year, the Inland NW Craft Beer Festival has the unique distinction of being held at Spokane’s Avista Stadium. While the field is typically home to the Spokane Indians baseball team, for two days in September it houses 40-plus Washington craft breweries, more than 150 different beers, food trucks and live music.

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Sept. 22-23, 2017 | Avista Stadium $20 advance tickets/$25 at the door

BEST CRAFT COCKTAILS DURKIN’S LIQUOR BAR Durkin’s Liquor Bar happens to sit in a downtown Spokane building that once housed a bar owned by James “Jimmie” Durkin, a historic Spokane liquor tycoon for which the current establishment is named.

Launched by the same restaurateurs responsible for Madeleine’s and Casper Fry, Durkin’s offers a food menu of sophisticated small and traditional plates.

But if you come for the food, stay for the cocktails, which are not only uniquely handcrafted with top-notch spirits, but are also served with a slice of Spokane’s pre-Prohibition history. 415 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 863-9501 2nd PLACE: Volstead Act; 3rd PLACE: Twigs; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Whispers Lounge, CdA

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INSIDER INSIGHT ERIC COOK has worked at some of the region’s most distinguished venues, including the Patsy Clark Mansion, Spokane Country Club, the Davenport Hotel, and Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Since 2014, he’s been the general manager and sommelier at Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s flagship restaurant, Masselow’s Steakhouse. In addition, Cook is an instructor at Spokane Community College’s Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Here are the wine trends he’s seeing in the Inland Northwest:

1. Daring Drinkers Prevail Walla Walla, WA 8 N. Post St., Suite 8, Spokane, WA • tempuscellars.com Phone: 509-279-1576 Email: henry@tempuscellars.com

“Wine drinkers these days are much more curious than they have ever been; and much less satisfied with the status quo,” says Cook. “A guest is as likely to ask for a classic, established winery’s wines as they are to ask for a Lagrein from the foothills of [Italy’s] Dolomites, a drier version of Riesling or an alternative to the Chardonnay they know they enjoy.” Cook sees this trend continuing as more and different wines become available to consumers.

2. Investment in Education Pays Off Education and experience matters to both restaurants and retail providers, says Cook: “The biggest change in wine service in the last 20 years has been the realization that investing in wine knowledge generates sales.” Questions range from a wine’s provenance to what it pairs best with, says Cook, who notes happily that sommeliers are more prevalent in contemporary culture.

3. Local Tastes Better Although there haven’t been significant changes in wine production, says Cook, Pacific Northwest wines have improved in quantity and quality, helping drive wine tourism. “Washington, Oregon and Idaho winegrowers have collectively harvested almost 50 percent more grapes in 2016 than they did in 2010,” says Cook. “Innovation and quality have been kept high by the large number of small wineries cultivating differences in wine style, and the audience of drinkers who enjoy them.”

— CARRIE SCOZZARO

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WINE EXTRAVAGANZA

Mark your calendar for Wine Extravaganza in Coeur d’Alene next April, featuring more than five dozen wines from 20 regional wineries in the casual setting of the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops ($15/six tastings). Make it a weekend: Add a lake cruise, brunch or overnight stay package.

WHERE & WHEN: April 2018; Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho MORE INFO: Visit cdadowntown.com/wine-extravaganza.

SPRING BARREL TASTING

Shake off winter’s chill with a self-guided tour through Spokane’s Cork District and celebrate both Spring Barrel Tastings and Mother’s Day at the same time. Explore what’s new or revisit old favorites, stopping along the way to have a bite to eat or do a bit of shopping in downtown Spokane.

WHERE & WHEN: May 12-13, 2018; See website for locations

WINEFEST

The view from top of the mountain is worth the trip to Schweitzer, where the 4th annual WineFest will take place in July 2018. Try local wines, peruse the arts and crafts tents, have a bite to eat and listen to live music while enjoying the best summer the Inland Northwest has to offer.

WHERE & WHEN: July 21-22, 2018; Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho MORE INFO: Visit Schweitzer.com for ticketing information.

MORE INFO: Visit CorkDistrict.com.

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VINTAGE SPOKANE

More than 60 wineries make Vintage Spokane a must-do for anyone serious about trying Northwest wines. Proceeds benefiting a local nonprofit is icing on the cake at this casual event, which promises outstanding wine and food in a gorgeous downtown setting — past venues include the Davenport Grand Hotel.

WHERE & WHEN: July 2018; location pending MORE INFO: For specific dates, location and ticketing information, visit vintagespokane.com.

WALLA WALLA

John Allen of Vino! A Wine Shop recommends a “free-wheeling tour of Walla Walla” which boasts more than 100 wineries within an easy three-hour drive from Spokane. Scheduled seasonal events include fall release (Nov. 3-5, 2017), holiday barrel tasting (Dec. 1-3, 2017) and spring release (May 2018).

MORE INFO: Visit wallawallawine.com for details.

PANGAEA RIVER WINE TOURS

For a little outdoor adventure with your wine, Pangaea’s River Wine Tours (prices start at $95) pair Spokane-area wines with a scenic float trip on either the Spokane River (April-August) or the Clark Fork River in Montana (JulySeptember). Enjoy complimentary snacks, a range of red or white wine based on guest preference, homemade sangria and a relaxing tour with a knowledgeable river guide.

MORE INFO: Visit montanarriverrafting.com.

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The South Hill performing at the Red Room Lounge during Volume, the Inlander’s annual music festival in downtown Spokane.

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D.O. Oliver’s case for why Spokane doesn’t suck.

If you’re new to the Spo-Vegas lifestyle, we offer five helpful tips to help you take on the house.

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hen weeknight happy hour turns into dinner turns into a full night out at one of the Inland Northwest’s many local bars and restaurants, don’t get caught without your best trivia teammates or karaoke duet partners. Here, we highlight a variety of popular (and perhaps a few lesser-known) events to get you through the week until Friday night hits, which usually means lots of live music and other gatherings to fill your social calendar.

While many of the following events are sure to happen weekly, keep in mind that it’s not unusual for bars to switch things up at a moment’s notice, including changing times, hosts or day. Keep in the loop by visiting the Inlander’s regularly updated online events calendar (inlander.com/events), or call ahead and check your social media channels for the most up-to-date info, including, sometimes, trivia category previews.

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Teams discuss answers during trivia night at Press.

Monday

Celebrate getting through the first workday of the week and treat yourself to one of the most loved trivia nights in town — voted the best in the city by Inlander readers the past two years — at PRESS bar on the lower South Hill, starting at 8:30 pm. If you’ve never been, take to heart a few rules set by the event’s charismatic and no-nonsense host, Colin Burk: No phones, don’t shout out answers, write legibly, and “don’t be a dick.”

If you’re a Northside dweller, the Garland Theater’s cozy little counterpart BON BON also hosts a team trivia night, starting at 7 pm. Happy hour (4-7 pm) here also runs right up until start time, so fill up on bar snacks like popcorn,

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nachos and a hummus platter, and drink specials — the $5 cocktail list is one of the best in town, and beer and wine is also $1 off — while you wait.

For both the youthful and non-collegiate residents of the Palouse, RICO’S PUB on Main Street in downtown Pullman hosts the town’s purported longest running open mic every Monday from 9-11 pm. A full menu of salads, sandwiches and burgers are served late, until 11, with bar snacks for the even later crowd available until 1 am. Sweetening the deal even more: PBR is also only $2 a pint, or $6 a pitcher.

Tuesday

If Mondays aren’t your favorite night to head to a local pub, try Tuesdays — there are plenty of events going on, like Bent Trivia night (8-10 pm) at THE GLOBE BAR & KITCHEN in the heart of downtown Spokane. The local trivia hosting service offers events at bars across the region throughout the week (check out benttrivia. com for other times and locations), and always features a variety of topics and category formats, like multiple choice and fill in the blank.

Maybe your competitive streak yearns for another type of skills test. Head to THE OBSERVATORY for Tuesday night board games, including corn hole, giant Jenga and more. The downtown bar also boasts a worthy collection of traditional board games, or bring one of your own — Exploding Kittens, Spot It!, Sushi Go or Cards Against Humanity, anyone? — and make some new friends. To keep everyone hydrated, the day’s special is $2 tall cans of Rainier.

On any weekend night, passersby can hear, from blocks away, passionate karaoke singers belting it out at the MONTEREY CAFÉ. It’s the best spot in town to sing your heart out to classics like “Sweet Caroline” and “I Will Survive,” as voted by Inlander readers, which means the modestly sized bar tends to get busy on Friday or Saturday. Karaoke happens every night at 9, so get out there and practice hitting the high notes before your big weekend performance.

Belting it out at Monterey Café.

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Teri Koski performs during Broken Mic at Neato Burrito.

Wednesday

You’re halfway there. Give your brain a break from spouting off random facts at trivia or singing your heart out behind the mic, and head to Post Falls for Whiskey Wednesday at ENOTECA: FINE WINE & BEER. There’s little else to say here, other than pours of every single whiskey, bourbon and scotch served at this specialty bar and attached retail shop are included in the special, which runs all day.

With only two days left in the week, let loose a little with some gut-busting laughter. The SPOKANE COMEDY CLUB has an established reputation for bringing in plenty of nationally known names (Bob Saget, Brian Posehn, Tom

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Green) since opening in 2016, but it also hosts some of the region’s funniest up-and-comers during Wednesday’s free open mic night, starting at 8 pm.

Doors open at 7 for this 21+ event.

Maybe you’d prefer something more chill, like listening to some sweet poetry lines performed behind the mic? The longest-running event hosted

by Spokane Poetry Slam, Broken Mic on Wednesdays at NEATO BURRITO is Spokane’s essential performance poetry night. Broken Mic kicks off at 6:30 pm, and while it’s free and open to all ages, keep in mind that content is never censored.

Thursday

Options for evening entertainment are starting to pick up by Thursday, but for something different than your average trivia competition or happy hour, head to PROHIBITION GASTROPUB on North Monroe for Scotch and Cigar night, starting at 7 pm in the summer, 6 during the cold season. Held on the pub’s expansive covered (and heated, when it’s cold) patio out back, Cigar Train of Spokane brings dozens of stogies to choose from — and an expert to make recommendations — while the bar offers scotch flights ranging from $12 to $30.

While JJ’S SMOKE AND TAPHOUSE in the Indian Trail neighborhood is perhaps better known for their killer trivia night every Wednesday (they offer table reservations and give away up to $150 in prizes), the barbecue joint’s Thursday bingo night is another option. As players enjoy the free event starting at 7, they’re treated to discounts on specialty cocktails and $2 ribs.

If rockin’ or chillin’ out to some sweet tracks is more your jam, THE OBSERVATORY hosts another variation for the music scene with Thursday night’s Vinyl Meltdown, starting at 8. Bring any tunes on vinyl and they’ll play them at some point in the evening, during which patrons can also enjoy $5 shots of select premium tequila (if that’s your jam, too.)

Get your vinyl fix at the Observatory on Thursdays.

Friday

Put your dancin’ shoes on, because the weekend’s here and you’re going dancing, starting with the weekly salsa dance party at SATORI dance studio in downtown Spokane. Held every Friday from 10 pm to 1 am (also on Saturday, from 9 am-midnight) the open dance session costs $5 per person. Check out the studio’s online calendar for a class schedule (satorispokane.com) if you need to learn or dust off the right moves.

While there’s less chance of your own participation, the Friday night belly-dance performances at RED DRAGON CHINESE, starting at 5:30 pm in the lounge, might be enough to nudge some in the audience to pursue local classes in the Middle Eastern dance style. (Ask any performer here for recommendations.) For those itching to shimmy their hips, check out the monthly hafla, a community dance, on the second Saturday of the month, with details at reddragondelivery.com.

If these more sensuous dances aren’t to your taste, there’s always countrywestern swing. Head to Post Falls’ NASHVILLE NORTH on Fridays for some country dancin’ lessons offered from 7:30-8:30 pm, for $5 per person. Led by local instructors from the Swinging Boots (find more about them on Facebook, including other local venues they teach at), attendees learn country swing moves and line dancing. Plan to stick around for live music or a DJ, drink specials and food, and to practice your steps.

Dance the night away at Satori on Fridays.

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Local blues legend Sammy Eubanks.

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CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC A rundown of some of the hardest-working musicians in the Inland Northwest

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There are a lot of blues guitarists in town — in fact, there are quite a few on this list — but Eubanks is certainly one of the best known and most active. He’s also a co-founder of the Inland Empire Blues Society, which doles out awards for musical excellence every year; Eubanks and his backing band have won several themselves.

Glancing at this acoustic guitarist’s live calendar is enough to make your eyes cross. He’s one of the busiest solo musicians in town, focusing primarily on originals with a handful of covers thrown in for good measure. According to his website, he’ll be releasing an album of his own material sometime this year.

Lucas Brookbank Brown Recently voted one of the best local songwriters by Inlander readers, Brown runs a popular Monday night open mic at the Red Room Lounge, where he’s also a talent booker. He isn’t merely a solo troubadour, either: He’s also a member of the roots-rock band Hey! Is for Horses and the blues collective Breadbox.

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Karrie O’Neill Since quitting her day job as a dental assistant and focusing on music full-time, this local singer-songwriter has been playing all over town, mostly doing acoustic gigs but sometimes performing with musical accompaniment. O’Neill’s most recent album, Unrequited Love, is filled with bluesy, folksy and emotionally candid originals.

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SOME GREAT PLACES TO SEE LOCAL BANDS AND TOURING ACTS IN THE INLAND NORTHWEST Baby Bar It’s a small place — they don’t call it “Baby” for no reason — but this watering hole/burrito joint, adorned with garishly awesome velvet paintings, puts on some of the most high-energy shows in town. You’re most likely to see some grungy garage rock or noisy punk here, but the occasional indie pop band or acoustic singer-songwriter turns up, too. 827 W. First Ave., Spokane • 847-1234 The Bartlett Since opening in late 2013, this hip all-ages spot has lured a diverse array of musical acts to Spokane, from folk and country artists, to rock and electronic acts. But it’s not just music you’ll see at the Bartlett: Owners Karli and Caleb Ingersoll frequently open their stage to poets, comics and open mic performers. 228 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 747-2174 The Big Dipper With its blue brick exterior and mural of an ethereal star lady known as Ursa Nightingale, this rock spot is an icon of the Spokane music scene. Having been shuttered for years, the venue was reopened in 2014 by former Sunny Day Real Estate bassist Dan Hoerner and his wife Dawson, and they’ve kept an impressive roster of artists (including Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic and Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters) coming through the doors. 171 S. Washington St., Spokane • 863-8098 The Hive One of Sandpoint’s most popular venues, the Hive mostly specializes in funk, R&B and jam bands, though they’re certainly

not against bringing in some rock, jazz or folk. Following a complete renovation in 2014, the place has become known for its annual Aftival, which continues the party after each night of August’s Festival at Sandpoint. 201 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208-457-2392 Knitting Factory A frequent stop for major touring artists, this mid-size rock club originally opened as the Big Easy (some of its high-profile shows included Elvis Costello and the recently reunited Pixies) and was folded into the nationwide Knitting Factory franchise in 2008. Since then, everyone from Sonic Youth to Snoop Dogg has performed there. 919 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 244-3279 The Observatory Formerly the Blue Spark, this bar sits on the corner of Howard and First and has proven itself to be one of the best spots for local bands to play. The spacious, wellstocked bar and kitchen would be enough of a draw, but the Observatory’s stage, tucked away in a separate room, is a great place to take in a late night rock show. 15 S. Howard St., Spokane • 598-8933 The Pin! Do your musical tastes lean toward thrash, metal and punk? Then this is unequivocally the spot for you.

It’s been the location of several other venues before, most notably the long defunct A-Club, but owner TC Chavez has established The Pin! (yes, the exclamation point is part of the name) as an all-ages haven for those who like their rock loud and fast. 412 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 624-0746

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Echo Elysium This solo guitarist’s name pops up on local listings several times a week, playing wineries, breweries and bars all around the Inland Northwest. He specializes in gritty blues and R&B, and he’s also claimed Motown and even hip-hop as influences; check out his album Trouble Water to hear what he’s getting at.

PJ Destiny and JamShack A self-described “one-man band,” PJ Destiny is a real stalwart of Idaho’s music scene: The guitarist has a weekly gig at the Coeur d’Alene Casino’s Nighthawk Lounge, and his band JamShack, which specializes in high-energy cover songs, also performs regularly at the casino.

Son of Brad A local four-piece that’s the ongoing project of guitarist and songwriter Daniel Mills, who also frequently performs around town as a solo act. (The group gets its name from Mills’ late father, a journeyman jazz musician.) The band’s debut record Evergreen offers chill, melodic rock that’s twinged with folk influences.

Just Plain Darin That name says it all: Darin Hilderbrand performs all by his lonesome, but his work is hardly simplistic. It’s somewhat surprising that Hilderbrand was once the frontman for the Seattle metal band Kidd Robin, as his solo material is inspired by classic rock and blues sounds, but that further proves his versatility.

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INSIDER INSIGHT In March 2016, RENEE FANDT opened the Spokane Comedy Club with her husband Kevin Fandt and business partner and son Adam Norwest. Since that point, they’ve seen the comedy scene start to grow, and have brought plenty of laughter to the city where Renee and Kevin met.

We sat down with her to see if she’d share a few things you might not know about getting your laugh on in Spokane.

1. Big Comics, Smaller Venue Something unique that Spokane has going for it is that the club, which seats about 300, is able to book big-name comics who might opt to play a larger theater in cities like Seattle, Renee says.

And the people they bring through town love the audiences and the city, she says.

“Every single comic we’ve brought in just loves it here and really wants to come back.”

2. Who’s on Stage Right Now? The Hive, in Sandpoint, mostly specializes in funk, R&B and jam bands.

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Ron Greene Greene is a staple of the Idaho music scene, performing his soulful, melodic originals multiple times a month in the Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls area.

He also fronts the band GRE3ENE, which recently opened for New Orleans-based multi-instrumentalist Trombone Shorty at the Fox Theater.

Donnie Emerson and Nancy Sophia This husband-and-wife duo comes with a bit of indie credibility, as an album Emerson recorded with his brother when they were teenagers was rediscovered by music blogs a few years ago. He and Sophia — he plays guitar and they both sing — perform songs from all kinds of genres, and when they’re not performing as a duo, they’re backed by a band of ace players.

Kicho Another local guitarist who always seems to have a new gig every other day, Kicho Forrest isn’t easily boxed in, channeling heavy metal one moment and delicate folk-rock the next. And as if he weren’t busy enough as a for-hire musician, he has his own music studio and also works as a local guitar teacher.

KOSH A true career musician, KOSH has been performing for decades, both as a solo artist and as the frontman for rock bands. His originals recall the era of the ’80s when hard-rock power ballads ruled the airwaves, while his catalog of covers include his unique takes on everyone from Radiohead to Adele to Pink Floyd. n

“Stand-up comedy is an art,” Renee says. “It’s basically like live theater.”

But some people have the misconception, maybe from watching TV, that lots of people holler out or heckle during shows, something the club doesn’t allow, she says. So, there’s some audience teaching that happens.

Some comics invite that type of attention, but others don’t want any crowd interaction at all. Security at the club will give people a warning or two and then ask them to leave.

3. See Someone You Don’t Know Many of the comics the club brings in have had Comedy Central specials and been on late night TV, but most people don’t know them.

“There’s so many funny people out there, and a fraction of them are famous,” Renee says.

But those lesser known comedians are hilarious, and often make for some of the best shows, she says. If you’re not sure, look for videos beforehand to get a sense for their style of comedy, she says.

“Comedy is very subjective. I always recommend if you’re going to go to a show, Google the person to see, is it even a style you like?” she says.

Some of her favorites include Chad Daniels, Andy Woodhull, Pete Lee and others who are coming up in the comedy world.

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More than 1,650 slot games await at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

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ith the Spokane Tribe working on their own new $400 million casino, the Inland Northwest is poised to become even more of a gambling and gaming destination. The casino will join the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, with the Coeur d’Alene Casino offering plenty of fun farther east. If you’re new to the Spo-Vegas lifestyle, here are five helpful tips to get started and take on the house.

1. Join the club If you’re going to get into table games, it’s best to take advantage of the many membership offers from casinos. Both the Coeur d’Alene and Northern Quest casinos offer rewards to groups with the Coyote and Camas rewards clubs, respectively. Both memberships are free and offer points systems, giving you incentives you to come back and play with them.

Points earned at the casino can go toward meals at their many restaurants, a hotel stay, spa services, fuel-ups and golfing (Coeur D’Alene’s Circling Raven Course) or concerts (Northern Quest has renowned touring acts throughout the season).

2. Know your odds If you have the forethought to read this, you have time to put in some practice before you get to the casino. Play some games online or even on your phone before heading out to Airway Heights or Coeur d’Alene. Are you interested in craps? Are you preparing for your World Series of Poker debut?

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these games are simple and straightforward, once you have the formula and order of operations down.

CRAPS may look overwhelming, but the odds are as close to your favor as any casino game can be.

Learn about the pass line and working the back bets.

Knowing how to manage these preliminary bets can set you up to have an equal chance with the house.

With BLACKJACK, a player has to decide what kind of card player they are. If you’re given a 16, do you hit or stay? Understanding your decisions to hit and stay becomes easy after a few sessions. With POKER, it may be best to play video poker at the casino until you fully understand how you play. Learn the guidelines first, and you might be ready to don a pair of shades and hat.

3. Know your budget You’ll always hear the legends of struck luck when you talk about gambling. So-and-so decided to bet big after losing almost everything and broke the bank on one roll. Your neighbor’s brother paid for his whole trip to Vegas thanks to one night at the blackjack table. But if you walk into a casino with the mindset of a small bankroll, you’ll be clutching those chips and not having any fun. Not just that, but a small bankroll will mess with your tactics. It will make you outplay yourself, all in an attempt to deal with your limited bankroll.

Instead, know what games you’d like to play beforehand and plan accordingly. Set a loss limit for different points in your day or night. A smart player will have a bankroll of double their budget. By hav-

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ing twice the bankroll as you planned on spending, you’re less likely to play scared when you get to the table. A disciplined gamer will only let their losses reach 50 to 60 percent of their bankroll. After that, they walk away.

Many experienced table players will also set win limits. A solid rule of thumb is to leave when you’ve gained 50 to 60 percent of your bankroll. Once the goal has been reached, players will continue to gamble until they see a loss on a bet.

4. Don’t be a moth to a flame As fun as the whirling and pinging sounds of the slot machines are, they are a flame to the inexperienced moth. Penny and nickel slots don’t offer the return of the tables or bigger slot machines. Often, casinos’ lower-odds games will be accompanied by bright, fun lights and plenty of ear-catching sounds. It’s better to be safe than sorry; find the less-gaudy offerings when they are available.

5. Leave the table for the dining table Don’t keep your poker face on all night. To handle the rush of gambling, take in some of the secondary offerings the casinos have to offer every couple of hours. Northern Quest is packed with restaurants, from Fatburger to Masselow’s Steakhouse, to their acclaimed Legends of Fire cigar bar. Stepping away will help you pace yourself at the tables and ensure that you’re not caught in a loop of kinetic betting.

— TUCK CLARRY

INSIDER INSIGHT When DERRICK OLIVER, aka D.O., isn’t enjoying a drink on the patio at Perry Street Brewing, going to trivia at Iron Goat, or watching a musical at the INB Performing Arts Center, it’s probably safe to say he’s got some other event, show or gathering on his schedule that day.

Many people know him as the founder of the Spokane Doesn’t Suck brand, which he embodies with a packed social calendar.

“I want people to see what I see in Spokane,” he says. “It’s just so great and there’s so many cool things happening and available.”

He was willing to share a few tips with Annual Manual, from where to find the unexpected and get your groove on, to the best spots to gnosh late at night.

1. Mix It Up Some popular weekend venues might surprise you if you go during the week.

“To be fair, not everyone’s going to go out on Thursday or a Tuesday, but if you have it in you to do so, you might experience something unique in a space you’re not used to experiencing that in,” D.O. says.

For example, the Bartlett, D.O.’s favorite spot to catch bands, occasionally offers a DJ set, turning the space into a dance club.

Meanwhile, nearby nYne goes the opposite direction.

“Everyone thinks of nYne as a dance club, which it is, it’s the best one in town for sure, but they also do karaoke a lot during the week,” he says.

2. Live Shows Other great places to catch live shows depend on your taste in music, he says.

“Mootsy’s is a really fun place to go see a show,” he says.

“It tends to be more rock-and-roll or metal, which is really not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love that bar.” Baby Bar is another favorite haunt, and, “If you want to go up north and enjoy what is most likely to be a cover band,” he says, “go to the Bigfoot, which is also a great time.”

3. Snack Attack After working up an appetite, most people who’ve been out past a certain hour know the Satellite Diner and Monterey Café are staples in the late night meal scene, but there are other places that serve food late that people don’t generally think of, D.O. says. Keep in mind: Garageland, Ruins, and Red Lion BBQ. — SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

Always in reach.

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BEST TRIVIA NIGHT Inlander readers reveal their favorite spots to catch the big game, grab the mic or throw down on the dance floor

1ST PLACE: PRESS 2nd Place: The Backyard Public House 3rd Place: Iron Goat Taproom North Idaho’s Best: Moose Lounge

BEST DANCE CLUB NYNE No club in Spokane is as dedicated to having its patrons enjoy complete social freedom as nYne. It features a fully functional version of every kind of positive club experience you could want, from the stand-and-chat bar on its west end, to its lounge seating, to its divebar pricing (which is a steal, to be honest).

The crown jewel of the space, however, is a dance floor likely bigger than any other in town, and certainly the only one I’ve ever worked up the courage on which to throw down. (JORDAN SATTERFIELD) 2nd PLACE: Impulse 3rd PLACE: Stray NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Mik’s

BEST KARAOKE 1ST PLACE: MONTEREY CAFÉ 2nd Place: Star Lounge 3rd Place: nYne North Idaho’s Best: The Iron Horse

BEST BOWLING CENTER 1ST PLACE: LILAC LANES 2nd Place: Hugo’s on the Hill 3rd Place: North Bowl North Idaho’s Best: Sunset Bowling Center

BEST CASINO NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO I’ve lived in places where you can stick a couple of keno and video poker machines in the corner of a dive bar and call it a “casino.” Clearly our readers are a classier lot, preferring the big-time feel of Northern Quest as their favorite gaming destination. Between its sprawling floor full of table games, oceans of slots, poker tables and separate areas for smokers and non-smokers to play happily, there’s anything an experienced player or beginner could want, including lessons, a luxurious hotel nearby and plenty of dining spots when you want to take a pause in the action. (DAN NAILEN) 2nd PLACE: Coeur d’Alene Casino; 3rd PLACE: Aces Casino

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BEST SPORTS BAR EPIC Quality sports bars must have, at a minimum, great food and an abundance of excellent TV screens.

EPIC at Northern Quest certainly fits the bill, starting with a menu that serves stellar grub from breakfast until the last whistle of the night games.

And the monster-sized TV screen — 30 feet by 10 feet — makes Seahawks games (among others) seem almost as good as sitting at the Clink itself.

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James Mercer of the Shins.

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DON’T MISS

THE SHINS The history of indie pop band the Shins is defined by plenty of behind-the-scenes turmoil.

The group was formed two decades ago in Albuquerque, New Mexico, then a side project of songwriter James Mercer, and was later transplanted to Portland when Mercer realized the Shins had more commercial potential than his other band, Flake Music. That hunch turned out to be right: The band’s music blew up after it was featured on the soundtrack of the 2004 film Garden State, and headlining tours soon followed.

After three well-received albums, and right around the time the band was signed to Columbia Records and had nabbed a Grammy nomination, Mercer abruptly cut ties with the entire Shins lineup and went on a four-year hiatus. The band has since functioned as Mercer’s one-man band, with a

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revolving group of backing musicians.

What hasn’t changed since the band’s formation is Mercer’s ear for delicate but remarkably catchy tunes. Songs like “Caring Is Creepy” and “New Slang” might have become hipster clichés following their appearance in Garden State, but they still sound as fresh and hooky as they did in the early 2000s — both melancholy and sunny, buoyant but a little bitter.

And the Shins are still cranking out irresistible gems. Their fifth studio album, Heartworms, was released in March, and it’s another glossy showcase for Mercer’s specialty: layered, harmony-heavy songs that float along on airy, pop melodies. Sure, they’ve always been a bit precious, but their sweetness is typically undercut by a little bit of acid.

— NATHAN WEINBENDER

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TINNABULATION

This year marks the first time the Tinnabulation Music Festival will take over Riverfront Park, so it remains to be seen how smoothly the operation runs. But it’s hard not to deny the sheer wattage of the premiere lineup: The big headliners include Australian jam band the John Butler Trio, viral pop-rockers OK Go and alt-folk group American Authors. (tinnabulation.com) WHERE & WHEN: Sept. 8-10, 2017; Riverfront Park, Spokane COST: $43.50 will get you a single-day wristband; $102.50 gets you all three days

SASQUATCH!

This is the granddaddy of Washington music festivals east of Seattle. George’s scenic Gorge Amphitheatre has hosted Sasquatch! every Memorial Day weekend since its inception in 2002, and while its lineup size has fluctuated, the event typically lasts three or four days. Name a major artist and they’ve probably played; 2017’s headliners included LCD Soundsystem, Chance the Rapper and Twenty One Pilots. (sasquatchfestival.com) WHERE & WHEN: May 25-27, 2018; The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, Wash.

COST: About $100 for single-day tickets; $300 for full festival passes

VOLUME

It’s time for a little self-promotion: The Inlander’s annual music festival usually books about a hundred bands, both local and touring, and it completely takes over downtown Spokane, typically on the first Friday and Saturday of June.

In terms of local fests, Volume gives you the most bang for your buck, and whatever your musical taste may be — whether you lean toward thrash metal or introspective, singer-songwriter stuff — we’ve got you covered. (volume. inlander.com) WHERE & WHEN: June 1-2, 2018; Multiple locations throughout downtown Spokane COST: Wristbands start at about $25 and get you full access for both days

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The outdoor stage at Volume.

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ELKFEST

One of the most anticipated summer music festivals is this Browne’s Addition staple, which takes over one of Spokane’s most historic neighborhoods with rock, blues and soul. Lineups aren’t announced until the spring, but past performers have included indie rockers Minus the Bear, rapper Lyrics Born and the danceable electronica act Velella Velella. (elkfestspokane.com) WHERE & WHEN: June 8-10, 2018; Browne’s Addition, corner of Pacific and Cannon.

COST: Free, though access to the beer garden will cost you a couple bucks

FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT

Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs for this fest, which has brought top-tier touring artists through Idaho during the first two weekends of August since the ’80s.

The Beach Boys, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Etta James — they all played past festivals; each year’s lineup is announced in April. If the big artists aren’t your cup of tea, there are budget-conscious family concerts and an annual grand finale featuring fireworks and the Spokane Symphony. (festivalatsandpoint.com) WHERE & WHEN: August 2-12, 2018; War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint, Idaho • 888-265-4554 COST: Prices vary depending on the artist, but they typically range from $40 to $80

BLUE WATERS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Their motto is “the water’s blue, and the grass is, too,” and they’re not kidding. The annual Blue Waters Bluegrass festival takes place on the shores of Medical Lake. It’s an intimate, weekend-long (and family-friendly) celebration of one of the most American of all musical genres. (bluewatersbluegrass.org) WHERE & WHEN: August 10-12, 2018; Medical Lake COST: Individual days are in the neighborhood of $25$40, and weekend passes are around $55. Access to the campground is a separate fee.

— NATHAN WEINBENDER

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PEOPLE

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Celeste Shaw presents her guiding principles for mastering flea-market style.

Allow us to present the Ultimate Local Guide to Shopping.

Move over, Fiestaware: There’s something prettier for our tables.

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14 reasons to shop small, without sacrificing style &Kloth A word of advice: don’t follow &Kloth on Facebook or Instagram if you’re a sucker for perfectly put-together casual outfits. Not only do they have great denim and effortlessly cute accessories, there’s a coffee shop right in the store. We might just move in. 875TheW.caption Main Ave., Spokane • PHOTO goes here.

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Audrey’s We’re going to give it to you straight, ladies. That bra you’re wearing probably doesn’t fit you the way it should. That’s where the “bra whisperer” at Audrey’s comes in. And she’s not lying when she says the right bra can make you look thinner, and taller. But don’t just stop in for foundation wear: Audrey’s also carries cocktail and special occasion dresses, athleisure wear, swimsuits and separates. 3131 N. Division St., Spokane • 324-8612

Boutique Bleu Shop at this bright and friendly Kendall Yards boutique for fresh, California-casual looks, perfect for an informal workplace, lunch with friends or an afternoon wedding. Price points are exceptionally reasonable, and if you’re not in the neighborhood, you can shop their site online or stalk them on Pinterest. They’re one of our favorite follows. 1184 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane • 473-9341 A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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Cues

Jema Lane Boutique

If you like Nordstrom’s denim selection but prefer to support local stores, you better get your buns over to Cues and into some jeans from designers like 7ForAllMankind, Citizens of Humanity, AG and J Brand. Cues is always on the cutting edge of styles and brands from around the globe, so they can help you put together a perfect look for any occasion. 108 N. Washington St., Suite 104, Spokane • 838-5837

These pint-sized Spokane Valley shops are a delightful alternative to another long day trudging through the Valley Mall. Shop here for on-trend styles at reasonable price points that will appeal to mothers and daughters alike. 613 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley • 321-2330 | 6630 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 309-2655

Finders Keepers II Designer Dress Boutique Flapper dresses are always in fashion at Finders Keepers, along with sequins, bling and anything sparkly. A popular choice for homecoming, prom, polo and Epicurean Delight, Finders Keepers keeps track of who’s attending what event in what dress, so you never have to share the spotlight with a twin. 18 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 624-1251

Fringe Boutique Fringe is the kind of place where you can walk in looking like you just woke up, and walk out an hour later with a sassy new ‘do and an outfit to match. Their salon receives rave reviews, and their boutique carries on-trend clothing that’ll fit nearly any taste. 2622 E. 29th Ave., Spokane • 315-8138 | 12208 N. Division St., Spokane • 315-8138

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Jigsaw The Jigsaw woman is always stylish and elegant — but not necessarily a slave to the latest trend. Instead, this high-end boutique is a great place to invest in high-quality staples, as well as statement pieces, that you can wear for years.

Owner Susan Carmody has an eye for styling, so trust her when she recommends the perfect accessories to complete your look. 601 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 8353517

Lolo Boutique Lolo wins our award for most Instagram-worthy local boutique. Like Anthropologie, Lolo is a lifestyle store, selling everything from ceramic pots filled with succulents to throw pillows, Born sandals, colored denim, and boho clutches — minus shocking price tags. Owner Lainey LaRue prides herself on seeking out unique styles. We applaud her efforts. 319 W. Second Ave., Spokane • 747-2867

Lucky Monkey Trading Co. While Coeur d’Alene’s Lucky Monkey is a beloved stop for goofy gifts, it’s also a great place to find boho chic clothes like flowy tunics, patterned maxi dresses and chunky jewelry made with natural stones. 412 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-664-9096

Marmalade Fresh Clothing Marmalade sells clothes and accessories as fresh and sweet as their namesake. Their whimsical styles pair perfectly with their supply of the ever-popular MLKANHNY jewelry, made by Coeur d’Alene-born Madison (Etheridge) Bodenmann. 308 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-819-9455

Swank Boutique Shop this edgy, fun-loving boutique for their sassy selection of rompers, maxi dresses, crop tops, distressed denim, shredded concert tees and booties, and you’ll be feeling like a #SwankGirl in no time. Northtown Square, 4727 N. Division St., Spokane • 468-1839

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YOUR style Feminine style at White Lavender.

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Tiffany Blue Inlander readers consistently vote Tiffany Blue the best women’s boutique in North Idaho, so it must be doing something right. With two locations filled with fab designer clothing, premium denim and trendy accessories on par with what you’d find at Nordstrom, it’d be silly not to ditch the mainstream stores and shop local. Look to the Riverstone store for slightly lower price points, and younger, trendier pieces and more classic lines at the Sherman Avenue shop. 404 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-765-2583 | The Village at Riverstone, 2027 Main St., Coeur d’Alene • 208-292-4543

White Lavender White Lavender is one store in a parade of charming shops in Steam Plant Square. It’s stocked with charming home décor, gardening items, chalk paint, and feminine, flowy dresses made from natural fibers like linen and cotton.

Take note, HGTV fans: White Lavender stocks merchandise from Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market. Steam Plant Square, 159 S. Lincoln St., Spokane • 290-6191 n

A lifestyle boutique for all occasions.

Complimentary personal styling.

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Spokane executives have been buying their power suits at Anderson & Emami for more than 30 years, making this one of the longest-standing independent boutiques in the region. Their longevity can be attributed to impeccable fitting, exceptional quality, and selection varied enough to outfit a CEO from board meetings to a day on the links. River Park Square, 814 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 838-1652

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Electric Gentlemen Heritage style is on full display at Coeur d’Alene’s

Electric Gentlemen, where style-conscious men shop for T-shirts, jeans, flannel shirts and handstitched leather belts with an aggressive, masculine aesthetic that nods to a time when everything, from jeans to watches and belts, was carefully crafted.

The Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-254-2700

Kingsley & Scout This is the only shop we know of where you can grab a beer (yep, there’s a bar in the back), while picking out a Great PNW tee or some selvege denim (for those new to the selvege trend, think your grandpa’s jeans — selvege denim was used to produce most jeans prior to 1950). It’s no wonder that Kingsley & Scout rose rapidly in the retail ranks to be selected as one of Inlander readers’ favorite menswear shops in the region this past year. This

shop manages to be masculine, outdoorsy, urban and artistic all at the same time. Oh, and fun. Remember the beer part? 2810 N. Monroe St., Spokane • 251-7781

Thrux Lawrence Thrux Lawrence opened its Coeur d’Alene shop in 2014, selling a mix of quality leather goods designed with timeless appeal and an old-fashioned American value. From the floor you can watch bags being stitched with care in the back workshop, and dudes in the next-door barber shop getting some semblance of the Macklemore haircut as you browse the assortment of heavy-duty, yet refined leather backpacks, dopp kits, briefcases, duffels and accessories, all made in-house from rolls of the finest leather and canvas. 206 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene • 208-661-5193 n

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INSIDER INSIGHT Tattered upholstery and distressed wood were longtime staples of CELESTE SHAW’S personal style well before shabby chic and flea-market looks became popular decorating trends.

Her knack for perfecting the style is showcased in her businesses: Chaps, a popular local restaurant, and Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things, a vintage retail shop. Throw in being the co-editor of Flea Market Style magazine, and Shaw truly has the market cornered. Who could be better to offer some insider insights?

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1. Keys to Pulling Off Flea-Market Style Flea-market finds become interesting decorating opportunities when you put your imagination to work, says Shaw, who loves to repurpose antiques, collectibles and architectural salvages for one-of-a-kind décor, and has these helpful tips for doing so: Respect the purpose of vintage items Keep a vintage item’s end-use classic and authentic Collect useful vintage items rather than tchotchkes Use texture. Vintage textiles, fur and leather give old wood a new look, bringing out its original grain

2. Local Trends Shaw says crafted and handmade items continue to be well received, “because objects made with human hands have a beautiful quality and spirit. Wood, glass, fiber and paper are just a few of the current materials that are trending.”

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3. Where to Hunt For Treasure Fortunately, says Shaw, Spokane is home to a multitude of handmade and vintage shows. including The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market, Lucky Vintage Fall Festival and the Funky Junk Antique Show. “Many of these show’s curators also have shops, allowing the relationship and shopping to continue after the show is over,” she says.

“Often overlooked are amazing local businesses” like Earthworks Recycling. A treasure of flea-market finds, it’s tucked away off of Trent, at 1904 E. Broadway Ave. — BLYTHE THIMSEN

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hether you’re looking to hike, bike, paddle, ski or board, these four local shops have the gear, and most important, the knowledgeable staff to get you going.

Escape Outdoors Hikers, yogis, boarders and skiers will find all the high-quality, high-tech clothes they need to stay active at Escape Outdoors in Coeur d’Alene’s bustling Riverstone development. While this boutique sportswear shop doesn’t boast the square footage of big-box stores, the selection of apparel by North Face, Patagonia, Lucy, Arc’teryx and other top brands is carefully curated for quality and style. Flaunt your local pride by purchasing some of their locally designed and produced shirts or trucker hats featuring Idaho landmarks, like topographical maps of Tubbs Hill. 2028 Main St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-664-6602

Finan McDonald Named after a burly Scotsman who ran many of the first trading posts in this region, Finan McDonald caters to adventurers who want to explore the Inland Northwest’s trails, mountains, and lakes, and look good doing so. Shop here for Chacos to hike Tubbs Hill, Prana tops for paddleboard yoga classes on the lake and Patagonia fleece for snowboarding Silver Mountain. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208-765-4349 • 301 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208-263-3622

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While the brick-and-mortar shop in Spokane is just the tip of the retail iceberg known as Mountain Gear, it’s worth visiting. Yes, Mountain Gear has a huge national online following. But why order online when you, lucky Inland Northwest resident, can actually visit the mothership and pepper their knowledgeable staff with all the questions you’d like. 2002 N. Division St., Spokane • 325-9000

Outdoor Experience Sandpoint’s Outdoor Experience is a tourist destination in its own right, thanks to its exceptional assortment of gear, bikes, outerwear, clothing and footwear.

Not to mention OE’s stellar staff, who will happily share intel about their favorite local hikes, single-track trails and brewpubs, as they help you find the perfect trail runners, bike helmet, Kavu bag or solar-powered collapsible lantern. 314 N. First St., Sandpoint, Idaho • 208-263-6028 n

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Echo Boutique Echo offers curated consignment at its best — carefully selected staples from cashmere sweaters to Chanel flats, all in pristine condition. Now in a bright, new location on First and Madison, the store is exceptionally wellmerchandised, and with prices 70 percent below retail, it’s easy to justify buying that entire outfit so artfully displayed. 1033 W. First Ave., Spokane • 747-0890

Fringe & Fray You know that friend who always wears fabulous signature pieces and nonchalantly says she “thrifted them” when you ask where they’re from?

Maybe she’s a Value Village magician; more likely, she shops at Fringe & Fray.

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Veda Lux Savvy shoppers know not to judge a shop by its size, and that’s definitely true when it comes to this tiny South Perry boutique owned by local fashionista Summer Hightower. Opened in 2010, Veda Lux is indeed small, but inside its four walls, shoppers encounter a treasure trove of vintage fashion from all decades, and for all occasions. Hightower is also known for her eclectic jewelry designs — all handmade by the free-spirited trendsetter — which are also sold at the boutique. By scouring racks across the country, Hightower keeps her ever-changing inventory stocked with unique and funky finds, so that anyone who steps into her dollhouse of a shop can find something that reflects their individual style. 1106 S. Perry St., Spokane • 475-1674 n

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Blink Eyecare This newer South Hill shop has more than 800 frames to choose from. Shop here for sporty brands like Oakley, fashionable designers like Vera Wang, and unique brands like Shwood, which makes premium sunglasses from wood and other natural elements like pine cones and moss. 3150 E. 27th Ave., Spokane • 828-4561

Cozza Optical This family-owned small business, around for over 20 years, still provides excellent service. What makes Cozza really unique is the lab at the downtown location, where they cut, edge and tint their own lenses, allowing them to truly accommodate individual needs and offer personalized care to all types of customers. 5503 N. Wall St., Spokane • 4892020 | 421 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane • 624-9209

Everything in Sight Optical Boutique Just like shoes and outfits, you can own multiple pairs of glasses, and Everything in Sight wants to make sure you have a set for every occasion. They take pride in helping each person finding their individual look. Their fun, funky and unique selection of frames, including many European brands that many other stores don’t carry, provides enough options to do so. 1314 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane • 742-9275

Garland Vision Source Tucked off of Garland Avenue in a sleek mid-century modern building, Garland Vision Source carries a huge selection of frames including best sellers, one-of-a-kind lines, and unlike most vision practices, a variety of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses. With highly trained staff there to help, you’re sure to leave confident and comfortable in your new frames. 521 W. Garland Ave., Spokane • 327-9505 — BRETT HELMBRECHT

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Ennis Fine Furniture Ennis has furnished some of the city’s finest homes over the years, establishing itself as a resource for high-end traditional furnishings. 8313 N. Division St., Spokane • 467-6707

sister store The Tin Roof, including showroom samples, returns and discontinued items. 1702 E. Riverside Ave., Spokane • 209-3954

Runge Furniture Company

Shop here for French country and cottage-inspired faux florals, slipcovered sofas, farmhouse tables, and antique-inspired buffets. The shop transforms with the seasons, so be sure to stop by whenever your home needs an autumn wreath or a stellar Christmas centerpiece. 2928 N. Madelia St., Spokane • 340-1952

Family-owned Runge Furniture has a massive showroom full of appliances and furnishings from nationally recognized brands including Ashley, Hooker and Flexsteel. Bring in your vision for your home, and the expert staff will help pick the perfect pieces to create the look you want, at a range of prices. No wonder Inlander readers consistently vote Runge their favorite North Idaho furniture store. 303 E. Spokane Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-664-2131

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Madison Home sells top-dollar, heirloom-quality furniture in a variety of styles, most of which are American-made. With a higher price tag comes an even higher level of customer service — the store offers in-home consultations, accessorizing services and real estate staging. 2826 N. Ruby St., Spokane • 325-1815

The Hanley family has been expertly furnishing Spokane homes from their 60,000-square-foot Sprague Avenue showroom for three generations. The store is full of classic pieces that are hand-selected by a knowledgeable team of design consultants to create an upscale, yet inviting showroom. Full interior design services are available to help make any décor dreams a reality. 1727 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 535-1111

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Rail Creek Furniture Co. Family-owned Rail Creek Furniture Co. mostly focuses on new, designer-quality furniture, but they’ve recently dabbled in vintage furnishings, too (their specialty, back when they were Needful Things Furniture and Décor). A strong, industrialinspired aesthetic is also mixed throughout their inventory. 1801 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 795-4536

Reskued Reskued may be a clearance center, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s full of unwanted items, with a constantly evolving inventory of stylish designer pieces from

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Walkers Furniture and Mattress Walker’s started as a small family-owned furniture store in Spokane in 1980.

They’re still a family business, but they now have 15 locations throughout Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Oregon, with inventory in classic and contemporary styles at a variety of price points. 15 E. Boone Ave., Spokane • 326-1600 | 14214 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley • 928-2485 | 7224 N. Government Way, Dalton Gardens, Idaho • 208-762-7200

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1900 House and Home This Francophile’s dream is tucked away in a warehouse district on Pacific and Browne in downtown Spokane. While it’s a little off the beaten track, 1900 is worth finding for its rustic and French-inspired furniture, along with housewares Joanna Gaines would totally use to outfit a fixer-upper. 114 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane • 363-1900

Atticus Boo Radley’s is the spot for silly, smartass gifts, but Atticus is the ideal place for kind and thoughtful gifts and tasteful housewares like gurgle pots, Vintage Spokane prints featuring Spokane landmarks, tapas plates and tea kettles. 222 N. Howard St., Spokane • 747-0336

Davenport Home Store The Davenport’s home store isn’t your traditional hotel gift shop. While you can pick up a forgotten travel necessity here, what makes this shop remarkable is its assortment of elegant home décor, like French-inspired settees, gilded mirrors, lamps, refined dishes and luxurious linens designed to appeal to travelers and locals alike. The Historic Davenport, 10 S. Post St., Spokane • 789-7222 | 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane • 598-4275

Decorum Decorum is one of our go-to gift stores, but you can pick up more than just a funny 40th birthday present here.

Tasteful housewares like wine racks made from recycled wine barrels, glass cloches, picture frames and candles are artfully displayed throughout the store. Lake lovers will appreciate all the art featuring Coeur d’Alene, Priest and Pend Oreille lakes. 126 N. Washington St., Spokane • 340-9830

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This Coeur d’Alene shop is the perfect blend of wine-bar-meets-cottage — you’ll find rustic wall hangings and furniture, with a sprinkling of beautiful drinkware, Le Creuset cookware, Root

candles and housewares to complete a lakeside retreat. 509 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-292-4274

Kizuri Kizuri means “good” in Swahili, and shopping in this funky little store is all kinds of good. The housewares, clothing, bath and body items and art in stock are all Fair Trade or otherwise ethically sourced from more than 40 countries, with a sprinkling of locally made items as well. 35 W. Main St., Spokane • 464-7677

Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things Even though “vintage” is prominent in the name of this über-charming shop, you’ll find plenty of brand-new merchandise here to outfit your home, from marble cutting boards, to decorative signs, topiaries, blankets, throws and dishes, to exceptional, locally crafted patio tables.

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Mix • It • Up Mix • It • Up is aptly named, with a refreshing mix of housewares and home décor ranging from nautical to rustic.

You’ll find blown-glass wasp catchers, wall hangings of cute-but-not-tacky phrases, and Fair Trade art from around the world. 513 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-667-8603

Wonders of the World Shop Wonders of the World to outfit your home with stunning natural elements, from Himalayan salt votive candle holders to amethyst bookends. Wonders of the World’s owners describe the shop as being like a museum where everything’s for sale — and for prices ranging from 25 cents to $25,000. It’s easy to spend hours browsing the eclectic collection of artifacts and fossils, blown-glass and minerals imported from all over the world. The Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane • 328-6890 n

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INSIDER INSIGHT JESSICA ENGLISH already planned and experienced her own wedding, but don’t expect her to shut down the Pinterest boards, put away the lookbooks or stop tracking wedding trends anytime soon. Quite the opposite. Jessica owns Apple Brides, a wedding planning website and magazine dedicated to inspiring and informing Inland Northwest brides and grooms, so she always has weddings on the mind. From the “I do’s” to the “Oh, don’ts,” she’s an insider with insight to share.

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“I am seeing more and more couples make choices that make their weddings personalized and unique, including having family members in fun roles, like grandparents as the flower girl or the ring bearer,” says English. “I love seeing couples honoring those that are important to them.” English also sees more couples thinking outside the box when it comes to traditional details, like ceremony seating, wedding cakes and even the food. “Food trucks are being incorporated into the receptions, which is so fun!” she says.

2. Uniquely Northwest English also says that Inland Northwest brides and grooms are all about showcasing the gorgeous area in which we live. “It is not uncommon to give locally made treats as favors, or include lists of the couple’s favorite local activities for guests to enjoy,” she explains. “Couples truly want their guests to fully experience what they love most about the Inland Northwest, and it makes their wedding more of an experience than just a party.”

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Merlyn’s Merlyn’s isn’t just a utopia for video games, board games, card games, comic books and graphic novels. It’s a gathering place, where dungeon masters convene and Magic Drafts occur, and casual games seem to always be underway at the tables in the back. Follow them on Facebook to stay up to date on each week’s happenings. 15 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 624-0957

Uncle’s Games, Puzzles and More Gaming and all kinds of geekery are thoroughly encouraged at Uncle’s, with a full calendar of Pokémon leagues, Star Wars: Destiny tournaments and X-Wing games to prove it. Join a league or pop in for that Settlers of Catan expansion pack that you need right now. The staff knows their stuff, so let them guide you to the perfect party game, board game or puzzle. Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley • 891-7620 | The Liberty Building, 404 W. Main Ave., Spokane • 456-4607

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ove over, Fiestaware: There’s something prettier for our tables. KJ Pottery, a pottery dish line crafted in Spokane by artist Kelsey Jo Johnson, is rapidly gaining traction locally and across the country, as customers place their orders for the handcrafted pieces.

A simple style, with clean lines and colors, is her signature, although Johnson didn’t set out to make it that way.

“I am still in the process of discovering my style and my work,” she says.

“This style happened to me naturally, as I tend to appreciate a more simple aesthetic. My work changes me and I change it. I just try to do my part and be present for the work at hand.”

Being present includes putting down roots in Spokane, making it her home and business headquarters. In 2012, Johnson moved to Spokane from

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Colorado to finish her undergraduate work. Like many before her, she was captivated by the beauty of the area, and never left.

“I am very happy to call Spokane home,” she says. “I always tell people that Spokane is a great place to be in the creative business. I’ve felt immensely supported by the arts and small-business communities of Spokane.”

The majority of Johnson’s sales are e-commerce orders from her website, Etsy and Instagram, but an increase in local support is the catalyst for her

moving her shop to the Garland District in August 2017. “I’ll be working and selling in my new space, and I’d love for people to come say ‘Hi’ and introduce themselves,” she says.

Johnson introduced her artwork to the community in 2014, and has been busy at the potter’s wheel ever since, working in a medium that captures her mind and passion.

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LOCAL GOODS These locally made products will make the perfect gifts for friends and family; treat yourself to some as well!

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BON LOGIC SOAPS

Soaps, face creams and bath bombs are just a few of the many locally made beauty products made

by Bon Logic Soaps. Their regular and mega bath bombs are huge sellers, thanks to their bright scents. Pick some up at To Market, Garland Mercantile and Wonders of the World. $4.50 each etsy.com/shop/bonlogic 2

DANDLES CANDLES

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Growing up visiting the pristine water of Lake Pend Oreille, Michelle Anderson created Rare Ayre fragrances as a tribute to the Northwest and all of its beauty. Insurrection, Abundance, Enlightenment and Quiescence are the four seasonal scents, and all effectively represent the beauty of each season.

Find them at the Historic Davenport Home Store and the Coeur d’Alene Resort. $130 rareayre.com

What started as a hobby in former KREM 2 journalist Dana Haynes’ apartment has now blossomed into a successful business. Look for Dandles’ new, vintage-inspired line of candles at Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things, Simply Northwest and Ferrante’s. $8 small | $20 large dandlescandles.com

KANI BOTANICAL BEAUTY SKINCARE

All of Kani’s locally produced skincare products are vegan and organic — no parabens or sulfates here.

Instead, Kani uses natural ingredients like herbs, clay and natural oils (that smell delicious, by the way). Despite the luxurious look and feel of this line, it’s also very affordable. Order online. $10-$38 kanibotanicals.com 5

FOXWOOD HOME SUCCULENTS

Succulents are popping up all over on Pinterest and on the pages of home décor magazines. Find these on-trend arrangements by Foxwood Home exclusively at Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things. $26 Facebook: Lucky Detour

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When Bonnie Ryan had her son, she wondered why there weren’t many fashionable baby clothes out there. Her solution, Minted Moose, is a line of utterly charming line of boys’ and girls’ baby clothes she designs herself. Find them at Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things and on Ryan’s website. $34 dress | $48 romper Facebook: The Minted Moose

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Coeur d’Alene-based Coy Jewelry specializes in brass and bronze jewelry pieces, a stylish and subtle option to accessorize any outfit. If subtle’s not what you’re going for, then look to some of their larger statement pieces, which incorporate natural stones.

Find Coy Jewelry at Tiffany Blue, Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things, The Flower Bar and on Etsy. $25 etsy.com/shop/coyjewelry 8

NIFTAE THRIFTAE SIGNS

No two signs are ever the same at Niftae Thriftae.

Stephanie McGee and her business partner Killian (her 4-year-old son), go around collecting wood from old barns and fences to create hand-painted signs that make adorable additions to any garden, dorm room or household. Available at Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things and To Market. $12 instagram.com/niftaethriftae

REJUV LOTION

Rejuv’s bottled lotion and lotion bar are both 95 percent organic and made with natural ingredients like jojoba oil and grapefruit seed extract in Reardan, Wash. Find them exclusively at Lucky Vintage and Pretty Things. $9.95 bottle | $8.95 bar shoprejuv.com 10

FLYING EARS RANCH

These handmade goat milk soaps are created from the milk of a small herd of Nubian goats just a few miles outside of Spokane. The goats at Flying Ears Ranch aren’t just cute — their milk makes the soap high in vitamins and extremely moisturizing as well.

Pick up scents like Northwest Campfire or Rosemary + Eucalyptus at Main Market, Parrish & Grove Botanicals, Blue Moon Nursery and on Etsy. $5 etsy.com/shop/FlyingEarsRanch — BRETT HELMBRECHT

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n the backyard shop at Teddi and Tyler Cripps’ southeast Spokane home, the rich, earthy scent of leather permeates the air.

In the middle of the utilitarian space, a large swatch of buttery soft cognac leather is spread across a table. Winter is coming, and the holidays with it. On this morning, Hustle & Hide’s three-person team is trying to get ahead.

“We can’t keep up on inventory right now,” Teddi Cripps says, adding that most of their products are made to order, which means that catching up during busy seasons can be hard.

Using a box knife and a long metal ruler, her husband Tyler slices off long strips of the pliable leather that will become bag straps. Across from him, the venture’s newest and only employee, Kaarin Howard, is attaching shiny brass clips to pieces of chocolate-brown leather. Three industrial sewing machines sit along the back wall, ready to stitch up Hustle & Hide’s minimalist leather bags, wallets, totes, clutches, backpacks and other styles.

Hustle & Hide was, like many creative endeavors, started somewhat by accident. After moving back to Spokane for graduate school at Gonzaga University, Teddi had some free time and decided to try hand-stitching a leather clutch.

“I posted it on Instagram and got really good feedback, so I started an Etsy shop in the interim. It took off, and I fell in love with leather goods and handcrafted goods,” she explains. “We became very passionate about the whole craft behind it.”

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“Our core is to make functional and minimalist design.

There are no linings in the bags, it’s just pure leather, polyester thread and solid brass hardware. None of the bags have more than 10 components,” Teddi explains. “We don’t believe you need a lot of extra bells and whistles for a bag to be functional and durable, so that gives us a lot of inspiration to make things that last.”

Basing their operations in Spokane has been a major asset for Hustle & Hide, which sells most of its bags to customers outside of the Inland Northwest, with the majority of products heading to California and New York, Teddi says.

“The cost of living here is very inexpensive, and we’re able to have a shop like this,” she says. “You don’t have to physically be in the place you’re trying to connect with people.”

Hustle & Hide has sold its bags locally at the nonprofit Terrain’s summer arts market Bazaar. The company was also just accepted into the Creative Enterprise business program offered by local arts nonprofit Window Dressing, which Teddi hopes will culminate in Hustle & Hide organizing pop-up retail shops around Spokane.

“We think that good things come with hard work, and the name Hustle & Hide is a representation of what we do,” she says. “We’re working hard and hustling to make awesome goods for people who are going to enjoy them.” n

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BEST RECORD STORE 1ST PLACE: 4000 HOLES 2nd Place: Garageland 3rd Place: Groove Merchants North Idaho’s Best: The Long Ear, Coeur d’Alene (pictured)

BEST BOOKSTORE 1ST PLACE: AUNTIE’S BOOKSTORE A place like Auntie’s needs no introduction, as it makes itself unmistakably known with its gorgeous window displays full of acclaimed works, and its historic, towering red-brick location in the heart of downtown Spokane. Three floors of books is about three times as many floors as almost any other bookstore in town can brag about stocking, and the lovely smell of old books is impossible to simulate. Count on Auntie’s to give you the real thing.

2nd PLACE: Barnes & Noble 3rd PLACE: 2nd Look Books NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene

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JEWELRY DESIGN CENTER Jewelry Design Center’s tagline states that they want to be your jewelers for life. An ambitious goal, no doubt, but one that this locally owned, family-run company intends to realize through an unbeatable combo of expert sourcing, custom designs and precision craftsmanship. With that uncompromising long-term commitment, no wonder their customers reciprocated by voting them tops.

2nd PLACE: Pounder’s Jewelry 3rd PLACE: Dodson’s NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Clark’s Diamond Jewelers, Coeur d’Alene

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THE 5 GNARLIEST INBOUNDS RUNS IN THE NORTHWEST If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, here are the runs most likely to have you shaking in your boots

BY JEN FORSYTH

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he reality of a heart-pumping, badass ski run is in the eye of the beholder.

It could be the first time venturing off-piste on a big powder day, taking an “experts-only chairlift” ride or stepping off a helicopter deep in the backcountry. In the Pacific and Inland Northwest, there are gems located within the boundary lines that can get any expert’s blood rushing. I was reading through a bicycling magazine years ago, and there was an advertisement that read: “It is the bad fear that keeps you on the couch, it’s the good fear that keeps you going.” The same applies to skiing and snowboarding, at any level.

Shot 9: Schweitzer Mountain Resort Located in the North Bowl, the only designation for this trail is a simple sign with the number 9. How the wind has been blowing will determine how big the rollover is into this chute, which is lined with bands of rock. On both sides. Although it’s about three to five turns long before arriving to the shelf above Colburn Lake, there’s no room for mistakes: Once you’ve entered the chute, there’s nowhere to go other than down.

One lucky skier enjoys Schweitzer’s Shot 9.

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Schim’s Meadow: Stevens Pass Big Couloir: Big Sky Resort Venturing into this area of the mountain, skiers and boarders are greeted with signs stating “Falls can result in uncontrollable slides.” Weaving and bobbing your way through to this area’s entrance is reminiscent of being a kid again — until you’re standing at the top of a steep pitch, littered with tight trees, which can sometimes be used as a rappelling mechanism to assist you through the tree bands.

The locals telling stories of skiing the runs off Lone Peak are as intimidating as the actual ride up the tram, as daunting as skiing down any of the steep chutes. On a bright, sunny day, the peak juts up into the sky. From the top, the spectacular views and the realization of exactly how far up in the sky you are become a quick reality. Locals say it’s almost better to ski this for the first time in the fog, as the vast vista can be a little intimidating.

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North Face Glades: Silver Mountain Resort

Elephants Graveyard: Whitefish

Slightly off-camber, this area of the resort offers a nice, steep pitch to work your way through perfectly spaced trees. Success depends on perfectly timing your turns around the trees, through the steeps. Look to head into this area after the prevailing wind load this area with snow following a storm.

An unassuming area of the resort, this run has a tendency to load up with snow and offers a mix of trees, bumps and exciting terrain features that keep riders on their “A” game. For an added adventure, head over the No Name ridgeline and finish on Haskill Slide. n

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Co-owner Adam Healy climbs at Bloc Yard Bouldering Gym.

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limbing as a sport has grown steadily in the U.S. since at least 2009. Competitive climbing has been added to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and last year, 27 new climbing gyms opened across the country.

Although that number is down slightly from previous years, new facilities are still popping up all over, and Spokane has followed the trend.

In the spring of 2017, Spokane’s second indoor climbing gym, BLOC YARD BOULDERING GYM opened, offering climbers a second option to what’s been the favorite indoor gym locally — Wild Walls.

Adam Healy, one of Bloc Yard’s owners, says the new gym offers options for beginners all the way to competition-level climbers.

Bloc Yard is a bouldering-only gym. Bouldering, as opposed to other styles

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of climbing, is done on shorter walls over foam padding, without the use of ropes.

The new local gym also has a “cave” where climbers hang almost completely upside down. That’s perfect for developing power and endurance, Healy says.

Other indoor climbing facilities include: • Wild Walls Climbing Gym is often considered the go-to indoor facility, with both roped and bouldering walls available.

• The EWU EPIC Rock Climbing Wall also offers roped and bouldering problems. Students can climb for free; members of the public can buy a pass.

• WSU’s climbing wall is located in the Student Recreation Center on Court 7, and is great for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Check out urec.wsu. edu/climbing-wall for open climbing hours and clinics. n

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1. Minnehaha Located in northeast Spokane off Upriver Drive. One of the area’s most popular, especially for bouldering, the main wall is 70 feet with a huge variety of other routes.

2. Rocks of Sharon South of Spokane Valley in the Dishman Hills Conservation Area. Good scenery with more than 60 routes, some of which are kid-friendly.

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About a 30 minute drive east of Spokane in Post Falls, Idaho. Pronounced “kah-MEE-lin.” Rocks made of “less jagged and more fingertip-friendly” granite, with more than 80 routes.

4. McLellan Rocks Located in Riverside State Park (Discover Pass needed). The area offers a huge variety of climbs in a secluded area.

5. Mirabeau Point Park

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Located in the Spokane Valley. The climbing area has 14 bolted routes. The best route, according to outthreremonthly.com, is “Viva La Revolution,” near a waterfall. “This sport route features tough holds with great moves. No single move is difficult, but the whole route is rather pumpy,” writes climber Jon Jonckers.

GROUPS THAT OFFER TRAINING • REI hosts free open-climb sessions at its location on North Monroe in Spokane. Everything you need, including instructions by certified staff, is provided. Visit REI.com for specific dates and times.

• Wild Walls Climbing Gym offers adult and youth classes and clinics for all skill levels. Group and individual sessions available. Call 455-9596 or email wildwallsgym@gmail.com for more information.

• Eastern Washington University has classes for students and the general public. Learn belay certification, lead climbing, rappelling and more. Visit sites.ewu.edu/recreationfacilities/climbing-wall/climbing-wall-classes for more details.

• The Spokane Mountaineers offer indoor and outdoor rock climbing schools each year. Check out spokanemountaineers.org/page/rockschool for details on class sessions. Participants will learn proper belay and climbing techniques, how to use anchors to set up a top rope system, how to tie a climbing rope and more. Cost is $50.

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Kevin Chaupman of Spokane paraglides near Steptoe Butte.

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HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING

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hatever you do, don’t call it parasailing. The paragliders don’t like that. It’s like the second cousin; parasailing is a lazy man’s game.

Paragliding, however, requires skill and training.

“It’s not something you can just go to,” says Steve Baran, president of the gliding club CENTER OF LIFT. “You’ve gotta learn the basics first.”

Baran encourages anyone interested in learning more about the spot to contact the club (208-907-1265 or centeroflift@gmail.com). Go out with them a few times, and see how it works.

Or, Baran suggests two instructors in the area: FIVE VALLEY HANG GLIDING in Missoula, Montana (fivevalleyhanggliding.com) and AERIAL PARAGLIDING SCHOOL & FLIGHT PARK in Cashmere, Washington.

There are some differences between hang gliding and paragliding — primarily, the equipment. Paragliding uses a nylon parachute, and the pilot is typically in a seated position; with hang gliding, the pilot is in a prone position below a Mylar fabric hung on a frame.

Hang gliders can travel faster, but paragliders are easier to lug around — to the summit of a mountain, for example.

Baran also notes that there are generally no height and weight restrictions. Last weekend, the 65-year-old went flying with a 70-year-old woman who was less than 5 feet tall.

“It’s not so much physical prowess as it is knowing your capabilities,” he says. “Though you have to be able run to attain flying speed.”

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ome like to take in the Inland Northwest’s views from a comfortable park bench. Others like to take them in while plummeting from 13,000 feet above the ground.

“If you don’t like having fun, then don’t go skydiving,” says Kara Menke, an instructor with SKYDIVE WEST PLAINS near Ritzville (skydivewestplains. com).

Menke estimates that she’s jumped out of a plane more than 1,700 times in her life, and believes that almost everyone should try it at least once.

“It’s just gorgeous, you can see forever,” she says. “If people are interested, we will do everything we can to get them that experience. There isn’t a valid excuse not to try it once. It’s just so dang fun.”

The family-run company, in existence since the 1980s, offers a range of options for first-timers and experienced jumpers.

If you’re jumping out of a plane for the first time ever, Menke recommends a tandem jump, where you’re strapped to an certified instructor. But they also offer “solo first jumps,” which require a four-to-six-hour course beforehand.

On a normal skydive, you’ll drop from about 13,000 feet above the ground. Freefall lasts from 45 to 60 seconds with about a seven-minute canopy ride down to a grassy field.

Then there’s the “high altitude” jump, which drops from 20,000 feet.

“You can actually see the curve of the Earth,” Menke says. “They’re pretty awesome, especially if you’ve already tried the tandem jump.”

Divers must wear oxygen masks on the way up, and weather conditions have to be somewhat specific — no clouds, little wind.

Cost starts at about $200 and increases depending on what day of the week you go.

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• Priest Lake is over 300 ft deep and 25 miles long with over 80 miles of shoreline

is renowned for its huckleberry picking

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• Berries will grow at lower elevations in August. As the berry season progresses through September, you’ll have to climb higher to find ripe berries.

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It takes 2,000 to 3,000 volunteers to pull off the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and it’s not easy finding enough court monitors to volunteer, Santangelo says.

As an incentive, the monitors get decked out in Nike gear, including shoes, shorts, shirts and a hat. This year, the earlier you signed up to volunteer, the more chances you also had to win raffle prizes like a stay at the Davenport for the weekend, Uber rides to and from the courts, or a spa day to relax afterward.

Santangelo knows it’s a big ask to get people to volunteer for the entire weekend.

“Without them this event doesn’t even take place,” he says.

Because the tournament operates on brackets, there was a time when teams who lost their first two games wouldn’t show up to play on Sunday, so organizers created a loser’s bracket to entice teams to stick around, Santangelo says.

Whoever won that bracket was dubbed “Loser King,” complete with a T-shirt to commemorate the title. However, after some people complained about using the word loser, it was dropped from the shirts... sort of.

“Ever since then, loser king has been hidden in the design of the shirt,” Santangelo says.

One year you had to fold the shirt a certain way to spell out Loser King, he says. Another year, the shirts had a barcode you had to take to the store to scan and show Loser King on the register. This year it was morse code.

“Every year we come up with different ways of kind of hiding that so it’s still the same message and it’s fun, and it is literally the most coveted prize,” Santangelo says.

3. Impacts The nonprofit organization that runs Hoopfest is proud that the event has a more than $46 million economic impact on the region, which is huge, Santangelo says.

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Whitewater experiences ranging from the serene to the insane Spokane Scenic Float This is a trip for those just looking to dip their toes into rafting. Josh Flanagan, owner of the local rafting outfitter Wiley E. Waters, describes it as “leisurely.” Starting in Peaceful Valley, the two-hour float is calm enough to give rafters — even tubers — a chance to jump in for a swim. Rafters will encounter small rapids Flanagan calls “splash and giggles.”

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One level of difficulty above the scenic float, this route in western Montana poses a bit of a challenge; some prior experience is recommended. Rafters will be flanked by cliff walls for parts of the five-hour trip and see some sizable rapids. “It’s not too intense,” Flanagan says, “but you won’t be disappointed.” Flanagan offers some relief by inviting

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rafters to jump in a hot spring along the way (the spring is fed by glacial melt). This is a great trip for those looking to get away from it all. Flanagan says there’s no cell service, and few other rafters take advantage of the river.

Lochsa A daunting trip for even experienced rafters, the Lochsa, in the mountains of north-central Idaho, is long and intense, with little time for rest. The entire trip will take around five hours, more or less, depending on the river’s flow and the rafters’ maneuvering. The best time of year to take this trip depends on the previous season’s snowfall, but April is generally ideal. Exposed rock and back-to-back rapids make the trip so challenging that Flanagan says rafters should only try it if they have prior experience. The ROW Adventure Center makes regular trips to the Lochsa.

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IN TOUCH We INLANDERS are all connected — united by this beautiful landscape we call home. Keeping up with the explosion of culture here in the Inland Northwest has been Job No. 1 here at Inland Publications for 25 years now, and nowhere do we deliver that in more comprehensive package than right here in the Annual Manual.

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If you’ve lived here your whole life, go ahead — choke up with pride a little bit. Yes, the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area has come a very long way. If you’re new to the area, dig into these pages and we’ll let you in on our not-so-little secret: This is a great place to live.

Mica Moon Zip Tours The Inland Northwest’s newest zipline tour offers a 2½-hour experience with an exciting UTV ride up the mountain, eight ziplines, two short hikes and eight treetop platforms. You’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful, privately owned property on Mica Peak. And if one zip isn’t enough, you can buy a season “frequent flier” pass. 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 100, Spokane • 587-4020

Silver Streak Zipline Tours This scenic zipline tour in Wallace, Idaho, has 3 miles of cables in two courses that cross 250 acres of privately owned mountainous terrain. Zipliners can reach speeds of up to 60 mph, especially on “Dragon’s Breath,” the fastest and steepest of the 10 available lines. If the ziplines don’t get your heart pumping, then add a laser-tag package to your zip trip. Silver Streak now features an outdoor laser tag arena. 516 Pine St., Wallace, Idaho • 208-5561690

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Spokane classes bring posing to the water, the great outdoors... and the pub

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hen looking for yoga, you don’t have to think of a studio or gym, and when you do, it can often be more creative and accessible than you think. Dozens of classes around Spokane offer students the chance to bend, stretch, pose and practice while outside, on the water, and even before drinking beer together.

Union Outside Back again, The Union has teamed up with Downtown Spokane Partnership and Numerica Credit Union to offer a free outdoor summer yoga series, hosting an evening class at the Spokane Tribal Gathering Place next to City Hall once a week from July through the end of August.

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Get limber with the setting sun as the group meets at 347 N. Post St. For 2018’s sessions, check The Union’s Facebook page.

SUP Yoga What takes more coordination than yoga or standup paddleboarding? Yoga on a stand-up paddleboard, of course. With life jackets on board and water to break your fall, the SUP Spokane yoga courses offered in partnership with Mellow Monkey Yoga are sure to push your boundaries while giving you a unique experience on the water.

Classes are announced as weather allows throughout the summer, and you’re asked to pre-register online for the $40 session at MellowMonkeyYoga.net.

Bottoms Up What could be better than getting loose and mellow on a Saturday morning? How about capping it off with a nice, cold beer?

Bottoms Up Yoga at The Lantern Taphouse offers just that, taking people through a 50-minute flow yoga class for all skill levels at 10 am before the pub opens, then gathering for a pint (included in the $15 class cost) afterward.

“It’s lighthearted. It’s not serious — we don’t do a lot of meditation or anything,” explains Mandi Anderson, the certified instructor who leads the classes and also works as a server and bartender at the Lantern. “It’s just a nice way of limbering up to start the weekend.”

Emily Stone leads hundreds of students during The Union’s summer yoga series.

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Keep an eye on the Bottoms Up Yoga Spokane Facebook page for a class schedule.

other series will be geared for folks over 50 who are newer to yoga, Teal says.

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If you’re older than 50 or aren’t able to pose on the ground, fear not: Mellow Monkey also plans to offer a couple of fall series that make yoga as accessible as possible, says Mellow Monkey owner Sara Teal.

“Our goal is to try and be as inclusive as possible to the people who are kind of like the yoga outsiders, that are not going to just show up at a studio for no reason unless they think something is going to work for them,” Teal says.

The studio plans to offer a chair yoga series that will have students pose while seated, and an-

At 10 am every Sunday, Nicole Lang offers a free community yoga class at Manito Park, in the open space on the lawn near the parking lot at 18th Avenue and Grand Boulevard. She hopes to keep the courses there as long as weather permits, then hopefully move them somewhere inside when winter hits.

Lang is a certified instructor, passionate about making yoga accessible to people through free and donation-based classes, and she also teaches with a trauma-informed perspective.

She trained with UpRising Yoga in Los Angeles,

a group that brings free yoga to at-risk youth in that area, and now offers trauma-informed yoga to girls who are in their first weeks of addiction treatment with Daybreak Youth Services.

“The yoga allows them a safe place to reconnect with their body in a physical and emotional sense, and gives them tools to reconnect and feel more empowered in their body in their everyday life,” Lang says.

Although the classes at Daybreak are not open to the public, Lang says she brings elements of that trauma-informed practice to all her classes.

Find more information on Lang and her schedule at RiseAndAlign.com.

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NEW TO NATURE? How to answer the call of the wild in comfort

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f you’re in Spokane for any amount of time, you’re bound to hear someone boast about the outdoor opportunities a car ride away. Be it the seven ski resorts within three hours’ drive or the 76 lakes within one hours’ drive, “limited options” doesn’t quite qualify as an excuse.

But if you’re a busy person, working full time with plenty of other things on your plate, plunging into the Inland Northwest’s scenery isn’t necessarily easy.

Not everyone is an outdoors survivalist; sometimes, you have to get your toes wet first. Here are some easy outdoor and camping options for those of us who aren’t quite ready for making our own flint-and-steel fires:

Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast Enjoy the pleasures of a bed and breakfast while taking in the scenic pleasures of the Sandpoint area. The canvas tents offer a wood-burning stove in case things get chilly during your stay. In those hot summer months, the tents also offer screened walls for taking in nice cross-breezes. You’re treated to breakfast at the homestead, and the site features a gorgeous backdrop of the mountainside (ask for the Mountain View campsite). The Huckleberry site is central to short drives to Lake Pend Oreille and the Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area in northwest Montana.

The Clark Fork River delta and Johnson Creek inlet offer island-hopping and opportunities to float past wildlife, including, deer, elk, moose and plenty of eagles and other birds. Tents start at $139 a night: huckleberrytentandbreakfast.com

Huckleberry Tent’s canvas-walled tents feature porches and a wood-burning stove.

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and from the lookout is known as the “White Pine Scenic Byway.” The area boasts fun day activities like horseback riding, hiking and berry picking, as well as the perfect stargazing spot in the secluded forest. The lookout rents for $45 a night, $315 per week. For more options, visit recreation.gov.

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Quartz Mountain fire lookout offers panoramic views.

Fire lookouts If you want jaw-dropping scenery, consider a stay at one of the fire lookouts sprinkled throughout Idaho. For example, the Bald Mountain Lookout, located south of St. Maries in the Saint Joe National Forest, offers an aerial view of the lush forest. The lookout, which was built in 1956 and used as a fire lookout until 1984, is 50 feet off the ground and offers enough room for four guests. A propane stove, heater and refrigerator allows residents to make their meals in a camp kitchen stocked with utensils and cookware. Located off Highway 6, the drive to

Perhaps the most luxurious option, houseboats offer a unique experience for prospective campers. The houseboats at Lake Roosevelt Adventures offer a host of amenities. The master bedroom will have a queen TempurPedic bed, with a full-sized sleeper sofa located in the living room. The boat features a bathroom and shower. The front deck has a gas barbeque, with a spacious ice chest on the rear deck. Better yet, the boat also provides a waterslide, once you’re ready to plunge into the Northwest’s largest lake. Once you’re ready to dry off and the sun goes down, enjoy a movie on the provided LCD TV and Blu-ray players located in the living room, with speakers located throughout the boat. The houseboats come in several classes and start out at $1,295 for three nights. While you’re there, rent a jet ski and enjoy some of the glassiest waters around. The 660 miles of shoreline provide plenty of sand and wildlife, as you’re likely to see some deer, moose, bighorn sheep or turkeys. Splurge on a $19.05 three-day fishing license ($30 for an entire year) and enjoy a scenic backdrop of blue skies, clear water and a mountainscape while you cast a line. lakerooseveltadventures.com River Ranch offers the Cadillac of houseboat rentals. Snatch up one of their 59-foot houseboats and take in the serene Snake River, or station yourself in Lake Sacajawea. These boats offer an entertainment system, three staterooms, a canopied rooftop deck, full kitchen, barbecue, bathroom amenities and a waterslide.

The river provides prime fishing for salmon and steelhead. For day trips, there are plenty of neighboring wineries to check out, as well as blueberry and apple picking. If you bring a travel boat, take advantage of nearby restaurants located on numerous docks. A weekend rental is $2,000. riverranchboats.com n

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LOCAL GOODS Go and explore the Inland Northwest with products all made close to home SNEVA MFG ALPINE SKIS Sneva MFG has been turning out custom-made, quality skis in Spokane for more than 20 years.

Order from their current line, or if you want something a little more personal, you can work with them to create your own custom design. Buy them online or catch Sneva at the Snowlander Expo, Nov. 17-18 at the Spokane Convention Center. $750 snevamfg.com

WHITE’S BOOTS These original Smokejumper boots are made with high-quality leather right here in Spokane, by a company with more than 100 years experience in the boot business. While you can order them online, it’s a lot more fun to visit their beautiful showroom. $479.95 whitesboots.com

KEOKEE REGIONAL GUIDEBOOKS Nobody knows the trails of the Inland Northwest better than Keokee Books, located in Sandpoint, Idaho, and their new, third edition of Trails of the Wild Cabinets provides updated maps and charts for hikes of all levels of difficulty throughout North Idaho and western Montana. Find them at Auntie’s Bookstore, Vanderford’s Books and on their website. $16.50 keokeebooks.com

GSI OUTDOORS COOKWARE GSI Outdoors is a powerhouse in the camping world, with hundreds of distributors in the U.S. and Canada, so many people

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are surprised to hear they’re based right here in Spokane. They make every appliance and kitchen accessory you could ever need for any sort of camping adventure.

Find them at REI, Mountain Gear and White Elephant. Java Drip coffee maker: $12.95; Pinnacle Dualist ultralight cookset: $64.95 gsioutdoors.com

COEUR D’ALENE LONGBOARDS Mike Normand hand-stencils each longboard and will even do custom orders, making each board a unique piece of art. The texture on the deck pictured comes from coffee grinds, combining a beautiful design with great grip. Find them at JUNK in midtown Coeur d’Alene and on his Facebook page. $175 facebook.com/cdalongboards

CDA IDAHO HAT If you want to flaunt your Idaho pride, look to CDA Idaho clothing company for on-trend trucker hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts and jewelry. You’ll find an assortment of their products at JUNK in CdA, or browse all their inventory online. $22 cdaidaho.com

NRS HYDROSKIN Moscow, Idaho-based NRS has created an outdoor empire, with hundreds of products for kayaking, rafting and fishing that sell all across the country. Their products are high-quality and long-lasting, making them perfect for any excursion. Find them at Mountain Gear, REI and Kayak Coeur d’Alene. $97.95 nrs.com — BRETT HELMBRECHT

INSIDER INSIGHT DON KARDONG founded the Lilac Bloomsday Run in 1977, less than a year after taking fourth place in the Olympic men’s marathon in Montreal, and just three years after Expo ’74 transformed downtown Spokane. Since the first race of about 1,000 runners, it’s grown to include as many as 60,000 runners at times. Even though the race is now more than 40 years old, there are still some things many people don’t know about it.

1. What Happens to the Leftovers?

It seems like every time he speaks to a group, Kardong gets asked what happens to all the extra Bloomsday finisher shirts leftover after the race.

“We actually order about 50,000 shirts in November before anyone has signed up,” he says.

Because there are often a few thousand left over, those shirts are donated, mostly to charities that work in Africa, he says.

That’s separate from the jackets and sweatshirts that racers choose to throw up into the trees at the start of the course. Those are collected by a crew from Geiger Corrections Facility afterward, laundered, and donated to local charities

2. A Measured Course The course has to be measured to make sure that it’s at least the posted 12 kilometers.

To measure it, a certified person will ride the entire route on a bicycle with a device keeping track of the tire rotations. Then, to make sure the first reading is right, they do it again.

“What’s amazing is you kind of have to be fearless, because usually you can’t get the streets to be closed,” Kardong says. “So they tend to do it in the middle of the night when there’s not much traffic, but at 2 am the traffic tends to be inebriated — you have to have nerves of steel to do those measurements.”

3. Quick Race Trivia Bloomsday was one of the first races in the country to have more than 50 percent female participation, crossing that mark in 1986.

It’s grown to closer to 60 percent female now.

The weirdest weather yet? When racers woke up in 1984 to 1 or 2 inches of snow on the ground, which thankfully melted before race time, Kardong says.

— SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

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BEST SKI/ SNOWBOARD SHOP Inlander readers weigh in on some of their favorite places to stay active

1ST PLACE: SPORTS CREEL 2nd Place: Spokane Alpine Haus 3rd Place: Ski Shack (Hayden, Idaho)

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BEST GOLF COURSE DOWNRIVER The Spokane/North Idaho region has some of the best public and private golf courses in the Northwest. Downriver is no exception; it’s a true gem in the city of Spokane’s assortment of outstanding (and affordable, and not overcrowded) municipal golf courses. Located just off the Spokane River near Riverside State Park, the long, narrow fairways and towering pines are a signature of Spokane golf.

2nd PLACE: The Creek at Qualchan 3rd PLACE: Kalispel Golf & Country Club NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Circling Raven, Worley (pictured)

BEST PLACE TO SKI & SNOWBOARD MT. SPOKANE Being so close to Spokane, the “Kan,” as the locals call it, is an ideal place for a family of snow-sports lovers. Or if you prefer to stay in the lodge and drink schnapps-infused hot chocolate, Mt. Spokane’s main lodge is big and comfy enough for that. The Wednesday-through-Saturday night skiing offers some of the most frequent, wide-open, after-dark skiing and boarding in the Northwest. And the sunsets from Vista House are, well, something you have to experience for yourself.

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One of the region’s premier bicycling events, SpokeFest attracts around 2,000 riders each year. Jump into the saddle and ride along a variety of carefully selected routes, designed to appeal to cyclists and non-cyclists alike.

SpokeFest.org DISTANCE: 9, 21 or 50 miles WHEN: Sept. 10, 2017

SPOKANE BIKE SWAP AND EXPO

For those looking to purchase a bike at an affordable price or downsize their fleet, this one-day event is the region’s biggest “garage sale” to buy and sell used bicycles. Proceeds help to assist in the maintenance and development of the Spokane River Centennial Trail, and its adjacent parklands. spokanebikeswap.com WHERE & WHEN: April 14, 2018; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

LILAC CENTURY AND FAMILY FUN RIDE

With five routes to choose from, this event offers a variety of family-friendly, scenic and formidable rides for all experience levels, with food stops and a baked potato at the finish. lilaccentury.com DISTANCE: 15, 25, 50, 66 or 100 miles WHEN: May 20, 2018

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Rob Brewer and his daughter Winnie ride during Summer Parkways.

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Test your team’s endurance, or even more daringly, go solo in this highly social mountain bike ride, where participants ride continuously on a 15-mile loop at Riverside State Park for 24 hours straight. Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights, but the real reward tends to come from the camaraderie spent camping and riding. roundandround.com DISTANCE: 15-mile laps WHEN: May 26-27, 2018

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SUMMER PARKWAYS

Enjoy the streets of South Hill’s Comstock-Manito neighborhood, uninterrupted by motorized vehicles in Spokane’s annual summer solstice block party. This one-day event opens up the streets to bikes, pedestrians and skaters, and if you want to hop off your bike for a bit, you’ll have the chance to try other activities, including tai chi, fencing and hacky sack, along the route.

DISTANCE: Nonstop route runs from Comstock to Manito Park WHEN: June 21, 2018

8 LAKES LEG ACHES

Feel the burn on this scenic ride, starting from Spokane’s Sunset Hill and winding down past Willow, Granite, Silver, Medical, Clear, Chapman, Kepple and Fish lakes. Proceeds benefit the Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Response Center. lcsnw.org/8lakesride/ DISTANCE: 30, 45 or 75 miles WHEN: Aug. 4, 2018

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Insider Insight from Terrain co-founder Ginger Ewing.

Our guide to the essential Inland Northwest art galleries.

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Who’s Afraid

Of Virginia Woolf?

Here are a dozen reasons to put the remote down, get off the couch and enjoy being part of a live audience.

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The Bing’s Stage to Screen series offers a great opportunity for local audiences to see nationally and internationally acclaimed performances of iconic works at a reasonable — well, almost shockingly low — price ($7-$13). Director James Macdonald’s revival of Edward Albee’s 1962 landmark play about marriage and private fictions won universally effusive praise when it appeared in early 2017, so it would be a shame to miss this one-off screening (Sept. 17, 2017) of a live performance from that recent run in London. Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter) and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones) star. The Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • 2277638 • bingcrosbytheater.com

Carmen

Alongside talent from Opera Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane Symphony, Metropolitan Opera star Sandra Piques Eddy will reprise her widely celebrated leading role as the seductress in Georges Bizet’s fiery and sensual opera over a two-night run (Sept.

22 and 23, 2017). Even if you don’t know the famous “Habanera” aria by name, chances are you’ll recognize it immediately. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox • 1001 W. Sprague Ave. • 624-1200 • foxtheaterspokane.org

Featuring Sandra Piques Eddy as Carmen

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It’s your suggestions that begin and end this zany, anything-goes murder mystery — a whodunit in a classic improv comedy format — performed by the Blue Door Players. It’s incredibly affordable ($7), geared toward general audiences and runs every Friday between Sept. 29 and Nov. 3, 2017. Given its popularity, reservations are strongly recommended. Blue Door Theatre • ​815 W. Garland Ave. • 747-7045 • bluedoortheatre.com

Something Rotten

How and when was the first musical conceived? Was it in 1866 with The Black Crook, as many theater historians argue? Or was it way back in Elizabethan England, when brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom were looking for a show-stopping piece of theater that would finally knock The Bard off his lofty perch? In the tale told by Something Rotten, a tongue-in-cheek homage to Broadway and its colorful history of hit musicals, it was most definitely the latter. The first-ever nationally touring production of this Tony Award-winning show is coming to Spokane (one of very few stops in the Northwest) from Oct. 3 to 7, 2017, to kick off the next Best of Broadway series. “Anybody that is a Broadway person will just find this funny as heck,” says Jack Lucas, president of West Coast Entertainment. “I’m always excited for the new season to begin, but I’m really excited for Something Rotten.” INB Performing Arts Center • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • 279-7000 • inbpac.com

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An Evening with Deer Tick

When Deer Tick (pictured) appears at the Bartlett on Nov. 2, 2017, in support of not one but two new records, the eponymously titled Deer Tick Vols. 1 & 2, this bluesy, Americana-influenced outfit is promising much more than the usual performance of set list and encore. A comedian will be the opening act, and select songs from Deer Tick’s decade worth of albums will be covered during two full sets — one acoustic, one electric — separated by an intermission. For $25, that’s one entertainment-packed evening. The Bartlett • 228 W. Sprague Ave. • 747-2174 • thebartlettspokane.com

Russian Circles

It might not qualify as a must-see show for every music lover, but a triple bill of this variety and caliber is hard to ignore. Celebrated by tastemakers almost since their formation, Mastodon is a pioneering heavy metal outfit that has gone on to find commercial success with “Show Yourself” from their recent Emperor of Sand LP. Eagles of Death Metal is an equally genre-bending (and -blending) band that’s about as far from death metal as you can get. Rounding out the lineup, Russian Circles is a post-rock instrumental trio that has earned extensive praise and a large fanbase on the back of six well-received albums and countless tours. Catch them all on the same stage on Oct. 24. Knitting Factory • 911 W. Sprague Ave. • 2443279 • sp.knittingfactory.com

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Marking a real get for the Lilac City (neither Seattle nor Portland made the itinerary, as of press time), Foo Fighters play the Spokane Arena on Dec. 4 as part of the band’s international tour in support of their new album Concrete and Gold, which frontman Dave Grohl has described as “the biggest-sounding Foo Fighters record ever.” That level of sonic ambition offers some indication of just how awesome the live performance is likely to be. “In terms of concert-style experiences,” says Matt Gibson, the Arena’s general manager, “this one is going to be off the hook.” Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena • 720 W. Mallon Ave. • 279-7000 • spokanearena.com

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Recently revived on Broadway, William Finn and James Lapine’s 1992 musical, running Jan. 5 to 28 at Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City Playhouse, is about adhering to traditional beliefs — on religion, on love, on family — amid the complexities of the postmodern age. Lake City Playhouse • 1320 E. Garden Ave., CdA • 208- 676-7529 • lakecityplayhouse.org

The Spokane Symphony, State Street Ballet and dozens of local dancers continue a holiday tradition with Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet about the magic of Christmas Eve. This all-ages performance, which runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, features the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and other iconic scenes. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox • 1001 W. Sprague Ave. • 624-1200 • spokanesymphony.org

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Director Heather McHenry-Kroetch calls Frederick Knott’s intricate and compelling 1952 murder mystery the ideal form of “escapist theater.”

Why? “This psychological thriller has all the elements of being able to take people into a different place,” she says.

“You can forget about everything.”

Everything, that is, except solving the identity of the elusive killer. It runs from March 23 to April 8, 2018 on the Civic’s main stage. Spokane Civic Theatre • 1020 N. Howard St. • 325-2507 • spokanecivictheatre.com

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West Side Story

Even if you attended the Civic’s season-opening production of West Side Story (Sept. 22 to Oct. 15, 2017), you’ll want to catch this encore presentation with live music from the Spokane Symphony on April 20 and 21, 2018. Creators Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins drew inspiration from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and produced a modern masterpiece. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox • 1001 W. Sprague Ave. • 624-1200 • spokanesymphony.org or spokanecivictheatre.com

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In describing the first time he ever saw Steven Dietz’s riveting 1988 drama about a paramilitary group of white supremacists called The Order, director Troy Nickerson recalls how Aryan Nations founder Richard Butler arrived “with all of his cronies” in tow. When the show let out, “the skinheads [formed] two lines so the audience had to walk through the middle of them. It was a really intense afternoon.”

This season-closing production (May 25 to June 10, 2018) at Stage Left likely won’t have the same offstage tension (which should come as a relief), but Nickerson certainly aims to capture the heightened suspense of the play and its unconventional three-strand narrative — all while hinting at contemporary parallels and seeking to “remind people that we can’t go backwards” to the surge in violent, extremist, nationalist groups that the Inland Northwest saw during the 1980s.

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Terrain marks its 10th anniversary this fall.

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Since it was founded a decade ago, the arts organization Terrain has grown at a remarkable rate: What began as an annual evening of art and live music in downtown Spokane has grown in size every year and has spawned several other events, including the art marketplace Bazaar and Uncharted, a collaboration between local artists and the Spokane Symphony.

This year marks Terrain’s 10th anniversary, and several thousand people are expected to walk through the event’s permanent gallery space at 304 W. Pacific on the evening of Oct. 6. Terrain’s attendance records have increased every year since its inception, as have the number of submitted artworks, so expect to see at least 350 individual pieces on display.

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INSIDER INSIGHT GINGER EWING is one of the founders of Terrain, a local arts organization that has hosted a popular one-night-only event for the past decade. She’s also the mind behind Window Dressing, which has placed installations from local artists in abandoned storefronts.

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One of Terrain’s annual events is Uncharted, which combines local rock music with symphonic sounds, poetry and visual and performance art.

“Pairing a visual artist with a poet, or creating an opportunity for a hip-hop artist to be backed by a symphony isn’t a totally original idea,” Ewing says. “But the depth to which this kind of cross-pollination is taking place is certainly unique.”

Ewing says more collaborations like that, between artists whose disciplines don’t normally interact, would allow the entire community to thrive.

2. Mixed-Use Venues As downtown real estate becomes more multipurpose, with retail on ground floors and living spaces built above, Ewing says that designating more spaces for multiple functions would be a huge advantage.

“I would love to see an entire building or two dedicated to mixed-use creative needs,” she says. “Think retail, gallery, studio, performance and workshop/classroom space, all rolled into one.

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3. Community Support “When you support local artists and makers,” Ewing says, “you’re actively contributing to the vibrancy of this place and the health and well-being of Spokane and its people.”

Supporting artists, she says, encompasses everything from actually buying a piece from your favorite local artist, visiting galleries or attending a concert by a Spokane band.

“An increase in programming and commissioned work in public places would also be great,” Ewing says. “There are tons of affordable ways we could be increasing vibrancy and engagement for passersby, while also addressing practical needs like safety and walkability.”

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Inlander readers have impeccable taste when it comes to arts festivals, authors and artists

BEST VISUAL ARTIST BEN JOYCE Ben Joyce’s unique “abstract topophilia” style is what made his name among regional art lovers, and his name just seems to get bigger every year. While his geography-inspired artwork continues to flourish in both public installations and private collections across the country, a definite highlight of Joyce’s 2016 was the opening of the ben GALLERY in downtown Spokane in December.

2nd PLACE: Chris Bovey 3rd PLACE: Harold Balazs

BEST INDEPENDENT ART GALLERY 1ST PLACE: MARMOT ART SPACE 2nd Place: Art Spirit Gallery 3rd Place: Saranac Art Projects

BEST ARTS FESTIVAL ART ON THE GREEN Summer-green grass dappled in shadow from tall pines that envelop the festival grounds, blue-grey lake in the distance, azure sky overhead, flashes of every color imaginable on clay, glass, metal, wood, fabric, canvas and paper. The smell of kettle corn, the sounds of children laughing and distant music, the warmth of the sun on your face. This is why Coeur d’Alene’s Art on the Green was inducted into the Inlander’s Best Of Hall of Fame last year. And why it won again this year.

2nd PLACE: ArtFest; 3rd PLACE: Terrain

BEST AUTHOR JESS WALTER Clearly, Jess Walter is a favored literary force in Spokane. His books are revered, his short stories and essays are quickly passed around social media when they pop up in magazines and journals, and his podcast A Tiny Sense of Accomplishment (co-hosted with this category’s runner-up) is a must-listen for aspiring writers and fans alike. But we suspect another reason Walter won this category is his constant support of other writers in the local scene, as well as his support of literary events large and small. It’s inspiring to behold, and a great example for other authors to follow.

2nd PLACE: Sherman Alexie; 3rd PLACE: Sharma Shields

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Ric Gendron’s “Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly.”

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Melissa Cole and Ric Gendron have been staples of the regional art scene for years, though you wouldn’t automatically expect them to be paired together in an exhibit: Gendron favors acrylics, while Cole works in mixed media, including glass, ceramics and metal.

But in terms of the style and content of their work, Cole and Gendron actually have a lot in common, which you can see currently at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Both artists favor the

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kind of bright, vivid colors that will make you stop in your tracks, and they both explore iconography and culture that’s unique to the Northwest — Gendron, who was born on the Colville Reservation, specializes in expressionistic portraits of Native American life; Cole, influenced by her international travels, often depicts regional flora and fauna, including her mosaic sockeye salmon that adorn a bridge along Highway 12.

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Co-founders of the Richmond Art Collective, Anne-Claire Mitchell (left) and Rebecca Chadwell.

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SO MUCH TO SEE Opportunities to experience art abound in the Inland Northwest, thanks to a flourishing gallery scene

BY CARRIE SCOZZARO

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lthough there’s always room for more and different kinds of art, the Inland Northwest is already rich with opportunities to experience art, especially during ArtWalk Fridays when venues can swell to include restaurants, coffee shops, even tattoo parlors.

The region’s colleges and universities elevate discussions of art in society by sharing work of students, faculty, visiting artists and, in the case of venerable

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institutions like Gonzaga University’s JUNDT ART MUSEUM, pieces of their permanent collection. Boutique galleries typically blend various types of art — paintings, but also wearable art like textiles or jewelry — in a welcoming setting, like Coeur d’Alene’s STUDIO 107, a gallery/wine bar which exhibiting artist Clancie Pleasants describes as “unpretentious and comfortable.”

Some galleries are attached to frame shops, while others feature artists at work, like the DAHMEN BARN

in Uniontown, Washington, south of Pullman. Galleries can also be organized around a theme or medium, like the extraordinary glass found at ESSENTIAL ART GALLERY & FINE ARTS in Moscow, Idaho.

With so much from which to choose, local experts are a good resource, offering suggestions on the region’s essential galleries: places that put art exhibition at the forefront of their mission and consistently deliver a particular kind of experience.

Thematic Exploration Karen Mobley is an artist, poet and former program manager at Spokane Arts Fund with an extensive background in public arts administration. On First Fridays in Spokane, says Mobley, she usually goes to TRACKSIDE, KOLVASULLIVAN and BARRISTER WINERY. “Kolva-Sullivan has a range of exhibitions, but I am happy to see artists show there that I don’t know, especially group exhibitions like the ones from the Archie Bray Foundation [for the Ceramic Arts] in Helena,” says Mobley.

In addition to annually showcasing the best in ceramic arts, Kolva-Sullivan features both emerging and established contemporary artists in a wide range of media, organized around a theme or presenting a comprehensive body of work from a single artist.

Exhibits at the CHASE GALLERY in Spokane’s City Hall, says Mobley, are typically “curated with a theme or structure that gives them an orientation toward an idea.” Chase features family-friendly group and solo shows, including an annual exhibit of regional art-college graduates.

Michael de Forest’s “The Mask” at Art Spirit Gallery.

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Good Energy Conrad Bagley is an art circle fixture, with 30 years as an artist and therapist.

His Spokane favorites includes NEW MOON GALLERY in Spokane Valley, which he attends partially to learn about upcoming gallery classes.

“Being a co-op, there are a variety of personality types that create a wide range of art,” says Bagley. “There is always something new on the wall and projects in the works.” The gallery features mostly female artists and is an exemplar of textile, ceramics and handcrafted works, including of gallery founder Michele Mokrey, who makes art-to-wear textile and fiber accessories.

In Sandpoint, PEND OREILLE ARTS COUNCIL shares good energy and art with the entire town through their annual ArtWalk, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in June. “POAC offers a continuing venue for local visual artists with shows and receptions at the POAC gallery and the local Columbia Bank, as well as seven other locations in the north Idaho area throughout the year,” says POAC President Carol Deaner.

On the Edge

Artwalk participants at the Blackwell Gallery.

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Not all artwork fits in a box, on the walls, or on a pedestal. Both RICHMOND ART COLLECTIVE and SARANAC ART PROJECTS feature painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media alongside video, performance and installation art.

“Not only has Saranac Art Projects provided a place for patrons of all ages to interact with challenging and engaging art, but it has been a place for artists in Spokane and the surrounding area to push the envelope in their work,” says Lance Sinnema, a senior lecturer at Whitworth University who helped found the cooperative gallery in 2007.

Progressive, innovative artwork appeals to her, says Tarin Leach, a Coeur d’Alene-based artist and former program director at St. Vincent de Paul’s Art on the Edge. Her top three Coeur d’Alene galleries include EMERGE, BLACKWELL GALLERY and THE ART SPIRIT GALLERY, which Leach views as different levels of innovation.

“I like Emerge,” says Leach, “because the atmosphere is always a little bit more hip, more modern, more of the alternative art.”

At the Top

Jeff Weir’s “Mountain Climber” on display at Emerge.

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Nearly all of our respondents put Coeur d’Alene’s THE ART SPIRIT GALLERY at the top of their list for essential galleries in the region. “I’ve traveled to many places, visiting galleries all over, and without a doubt the staff and art exhibitions at Art Spirit Gallery are world-class,” says Katherine Nelson, one several dozen artists celebrating in the gallery’s 20th anniversary exhibition in 2017. The gallery, she says. “brings the best talent, with the right mix of verve and regionalism, to create an exciting mix of artistic style and statement.” n A N N U A L M A N U A L 2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8 T H E I N L A N D E R |

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The RMS Titanic prior to her 1912 maiden voyage.

Raised from the Deep The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture retells the epic yet familiar story from a passenger’s point of view

BY CARRIE SCOZZARO

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hat is it about the story of the RMS Titanic that continues to captivate audiences? It’s not as if we don’t know the story by now; the construction of its massive hull, supposedly impervious to the perils of the sea. We have seen image after opulent image of upper-class accommodations — the grand staircase, the dining rooms, the gymnasium and pool — populated by numerous prominent members of high society. And, of course, we know that when the Titanic hit an iceberg on the morning of April 15, 1912 en route from England to America, more than half the 2,208 passengers died as the ship inevitably sank into the sea.

Since then, our fascination with the wreck has endured, fueled by the underwater rediscovery of the wreck in 1985 and reinterpreted through literature, art and film, including the 1997 blockbuster movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as star-crossed lovers.

It’s also been memorialized in exhibitions, including Premier Exhibitions’ Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which runs from October 2017 through May 2018 at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC). The exhibit, according to Carol Summers, the MAC’s director of marketing and communications, recreates the Titanic experience through artifacts, photographs and narrative elements. “The creator of the exhibit does a really good job in making you feel like you’re there,” says Summers.

When you enter the exhibit, for example, you receive a boarding pass with a name of a passenger, ranging from a clergyman to a crew member to real estate and Waldorf-Astoria Hotel founder John Jacob Astor IV. It isn’t until the end of the exhibit, when you encounter the Memorial Wall, that would know whether or not the person whose name is on your boarding pass survived.

Moving through the exhibit, you learn about not only the origin of the ship, but also its rediscovery off the coast of Newfoundland, perched on the ocean floor nearly 2½ miles down. It was estimated to cost around $7.5 million ($166 million in today’s economy) and took more than two years to build. At 882 feet long, it was 100 feet longer than its famous rivals, the Mauretania and Lusitania, both built by Cunard.

With such dimensions, the exhibition only skims the surface of life on board the massive ship, displaying nearly 100 out of the 5,500 artifacts retrieved from the wreck over the years. Included are items reflecting

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WHERE & WHEN: Jan. 25-28, 2018; Hemmingson Center, Gonzaga University, 702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane • 7477394

WHERE & WHEN: Feb. 2-9, 2018; downtown Spokane

Taking place in Richland, this festival specifically focuses on low-budget, independently produced films that originate from all over the world. Previous years have included programs devoted to horror, sci-fi and animated shorts and features, and there’s also a timed filmmaking competition, which allots 72 hours to complete an original short. This year’s festival is scheduled at three Richland theaters. See trifi.org for more information.

This annual film event always promises to schedule international features you’re not likely to see elsewhere.

Although next year’s slate of films have yet to be announced (the fest typically happens in January), past programs have included a diverse array of films reflecting on the contemporary Jewish experience in different parts of the world. Individual tickets are $10; a pass for all three films will run you $28. See sajfs.org for more info.

Movie fanatics in the Inland Northwest await SpIFF every winter, because the festival and its organizers briefly turn the city into a miniature Cannes. It’s often stunning how much variety Spokane’s biggest film festival delivers, not only in terms of genre but the countries represented in the program. Tickets typically go on sale near the end of the year; individual tickets and fest passes can be found online at spokanefilmfestival.org.

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This one’s a little more involved than a traditional film festival. It’s actually a competition, with local filmmakers getting two days to write, produce and edit short films in March while following specific, sometimes strange criteria.

If you’re not feeling particularly artistic or competitive, don’t worry: You can still see some of the best of the submitted films at an annual screening held in May. To watch past winners and read about the festival, visit 50hourslam.com WHERE & WHEN: Kickoff March 23-25, 2018; Screening May 5, 2018; Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane • 227-7638

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

The goal of the Wild & Scenic film festival is to leave you feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference in our local community and around the world, as the films presented illustrate how individuals and communities across the globe are taking action to address restoration of wild lands and waters, and protect biodiversity and food systems. While the film subjects are substantive, you can also expect powerful storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Spokane Riverkeeper, which advocates for a fishable and swimmable Spokane River. Visit the Center for Justice’s website to learn more about the films and purchase tickets: cforjustice.org/wild-scenic-film-festival WHEN & WHERE: May 2018; Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave., Spokane • 835-5211

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While the Kino Short Film Festival started as an opportunity to showcase short film work produced by University of Idaho students, it has since expanded and opened up to regional filmmakers, producers and directors. Expect a wide variety of formats, from narratives and documentaries to animated shorts and experimental films — all under 10 minutes. To learn more about the featured films and tickets, look for them at facebook.com/kinoshorts.

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thick gout of blue-white fire jets out of a blowtorch, licking around the glass tube. As the tube spins around and around in the lathe, it glows orange with molten heat.

At these incredible temperatures, glass turns from a solid you can shatter into something closer to taffy. You can sculpt it and refine it down to thinner than a millimeter, making it far easier to work with.

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He takes a graphite carbon rod and swabs it around an excess piece of molten glass, removing it from the project. Bohr has made Christmas ornaments, fuel sight gauges for airplanes, even the delicate glass flower sculptures sitting on the display case in his shop — but the vast majority of the glasswork on display in this shop, unsurprisingly, are the water pipes.

The walls at Glass Gods still have the “ALL PRODUCTS ARE FOR TOBACCO USE ONLY” signs that were common in shops like these before weed was legal in Washington. Legalization of marijuana, if anything, has brought out the imitators.

“More competition,” Bohr says. “Moneywise, it’s no different. You have to work harder at it.”

If anything, Bohr has been frustrated by the recent flood of cheap water pipes from China. But he still has a niche: He takes requests. Hanging above his kiln are several crude sketches of pipe designs provided to him by his clients, and he’ll seek to turn those drawings into glass.

He doesn’t like the label of “artist.” He sees himself as more of an engineer, practicing a craft honed by decades of experience. He sees it as no different than building a model airplane, step by step.

Bohr has been working at this job since 1997. It took him five years — much of it spent making simple glass beads — to really get the hang of the process.

It takes hand-eye coordination. It takes an eye that can spot the smallest flaws. Strength in glass comes from perfection. A bad weld can lead to shattered glass. A good water pipe should be strong, pretty and smooth.

“If a water pipe ain’t smooth, what the hell you got it for?” he asks.

How long does it take to make one of the pipes?

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