The Spovangelist

It really is stunning what Facebook can do. This was the most recent status update on a fan page called Spokane Aquarium: “Getting closer to the 2,000th fan for the Spokane Aquarium in less than three weeks. Who will be the lucky 2000th?” The aquarium concept is an informal proposal to the former YMCA building [...]

Peaceful Valley is a gem but the secret is out and running up the hill. The scenic location and closeness to downtown are too much to resist for developers. For several decades, the neighborhood has resisted drastic changes and remained a sweetly paced, unique community in the heart of Spokane. Our first Indians fished here, [...]

What is the best way to respond when you learn that a building in one of Downtown Spokane’s most beloved neighborhoods is potentially threatened with demolition? The first step is to get your facts straight. Who owns the property in question? In this case it is the Main Street Antiques building located at 7 W. [...]

Another announcement of such cultural and social significance it needs no annotation. If you are *at all* interested in local live music, you’ve probably heard murmurings of what’s been brewing at the Junction… Sometimes people don’t realize what is in their own back yard: 1801 W. Sunset :: Browne’s Addition :: Spokane, WA Full in [...]

Spokane needs a dedicated street fashion photographer. Portrait by Austinspace We’ve issued an appeal to round out the local blogosphere before, but we’ve learned if you really want something done you’d better be prepared to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. Consider: There is a world-renowned street fashion blog called the Sartorialist. It [...]