Tag Archives: Rants
101 Things to do with a surface parking lot.

101 Things to do with a surface parking lot.

Goodness knows Spokane has its fair share of shortsighted surface parking lots. Even historic buildings have been razed to the ground in their favor. “His legacy is going to be a surface parking lot,” said Halvorson, President of the Spokane Preservation Advocates. “Wendell Reugh has been making money off of real estate investments in Spokane [...]

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Living Co-ops – A Window of Opportunity

Living Co-ops – A Window of Opportunity

There are a few intentional living communities in Spokane currently, but most of them are small, suburban and affiliated with a church community or service organization. They are great social assets to the area because their members are energetic and willing to volunteer in a broad variety of efforts. Two examples are Knox House and [...]

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Clubbing Our Culture to Death, or Beating More Life into Downtown?

Clubbing Our Culture to Death, or Beating More Life into Downtown?

Despite the sluggish economy a whole crop of new nightclubs have opened up in Spokane this year. Yet at the same time certain theater and live music locations have struggled to stay open, with some closing their doors altogether. Does the clubbish bent to these new venues mean Spokane is becoming a generic and predictable [...]

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“Letter From a Newbie” – What one new recruit thinks about our city.

“I hope you can handle all the rain” … the mantra of advice given to me by countless friends and coworkers upon the news of my departure. Stigmas of Spokane from those living in other parts of the country typically stem from the stereotypes associated with Seattle, as a majority of people have never been [...]

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Halloween Spokane Style

Halloween Spokane Style

Every city has its costume contests, but just imagine the results of an Inland Empire themed competition! Sure there are the obvious options; marmots, Kevin Coe, Lilac Princesses and the rest. But what about uniquely local interpretations of otherwise generic Halloween themes? Forget Sarah Palin, dress up as Mayor Mary Verner instead. Jazz up your [...]

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