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Tim and Eric rock the Beef House, Danzig sings Elvis, and more you need to know

The Buzz Bin HERE'S THE BEEF…



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When facing impossible odds, look to the teamwork of space explorers for inspiration



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Stitches in Time: How making fabric face masks is helping me deal with the pandemic

Sewing is my new coping mechanism.…



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Spokane Comedy Club bringing the laughs from Dan Cummins, Spokane's Kelsey Cook and more right to your computer this weekend

The Spokane Comedy Club might be quiet right now, but there are still laughs to be had on Zoom, and not just from watching your co-workers try to navigate the online meeting platform. Saturday night, and again next Saturday, the comedy club is hosting Comedians Doing Comedy: A Virtual Comedy Show.…



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Best of Broadway announces its 2020-21 season for Spokane, featuring Cats, fiddlers and, finally, Hamilton

We've known that Hamilton was going to be part of the 2020-21 STCU Best of Broadway season for a while, but now we finally know the exact dates, as well as the rest of the featured shows for the season. Granted, the whole world has changed since WestCoast Entertainment announced Hamilton was coming to town back when they announced their 2019-20 season — a season that's been roiled, along with the rest of our lives, by the coronavirus pandemic.…



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The Art on the Go drive-by art show provides local artists and art lovers a safe outlet this weekend

Perhaps you've heard people banging on pans to support health care workers, or howling into the abyss just to let other humans know they were alive. We've gone to some extreme measures to keep ourselves entertained since much of the country went on lockdown to combat COVID-19, and here's another one that can get you out of the house while remaining safely social-distanced and supporting local artists at the same time.…



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5 ways to entertain yourself online, from concerts and art shows to painting classes and story times

Here are a few ways to keep yourself entertained, and maybe even educate yourself a bit, while you're stuck at home:…



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Share your Mount St. Helens memories with us

Forty years ago, Mount St. Helens in southwestern Washington was just days away from a devastating eruption. When the mountain finally did blow, after weeks of frequent quakes and ash belching, on the morning of May 18, 1980, it caused the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.…



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I Saw You

April 30 I SAW YOU…



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Broadway in Spokane announces lineup, behind the scenes of the Chicago Bulls in The Last Dance, and more you need to know

THE SHOW WILL GO ON…



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Smell the digital roses. It’s time for another Virtual First Friday Art Walk

Another First Friday is here, and you can correctly assume that it will be all online once again. The May 1 Virtual First Friday is from 10 am to midnight.…



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An open letter to Tom Hanks, from a Wilson

[IMAGE-1] The truth is, Tom, we never had a chance. I didn't choose my name.…



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White House projects COVID-19 death toll of 3,000 people per day, Washington casinos weigh reopening, and other headlines

ON INLANDER.COM WORLD: Roughly two weeks after Canada's deadliest mass shooting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced an immediate ban on what he called “military-style assault weapons.”…




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What will Northern Quest Resort & Casino look like when it reopens Tuesday?

Northern Quest Resort & Casino is set to reopen Tuesday, albeit with strict social-distancing and other safety protocols in place, becoming the second regional casino to reopen after closures caused by the coronavirus. Resort officials expect a crowd due to pent-up interest in the community for getting out of the house (not to mention Cinco de Mayo).…




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Trump ignores his own public health guidelines, COVID-19 death-toll nears 70,000, and other headlines

ON INLANDER.COM NATION: Even as U.S. President Donald Trump urges states to reopen their economies, his own administration projects that the death toll from COVID-19 will spike to 3,000 people per day.…




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‘You’re 5 years old. Wow!’ Child stopped on highway headed for California

By Johnny Diaz The New York Times Company…



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Two more residents of the Spokane Veterans Home have died, bringing death toll to five

Two more residents who were staying at the Spokane Veterans Home have died of complications related to COVID-19, according to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. There have now been five residents of the home who have died following their diagnosis of COVID-19.…




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The way we work, live and play has changed dramatically. It will change again

This is what it feels like to live during an historic event.…



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How local wineries are trying to adjust to the new business landscape

Drink Local Life under the COVID-19 pandemic is rough for everyone, individuals and businesses alike.…



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I Saw You

I SAW YOU Walking down the street: I saw you, walking alone, down Riverside near People's Park.…



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The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has discretely acquired technology that enables them to bypass phone passwords

Cops are hackers now, too.…



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Soothing sounds: Fixtures of the local music scene weigh in on their go-to comfort listens

In times of trouble, escaping into the art that calms you is key to keeping your sanity.…



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New reads from Emily St. John Mandel, vampy vibes in FX's mockumentary, and more you need to know

The Buzz Bin VAMPY VIBES…



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Local breweries are forced to adapt and an upcoming beer collaboration aims to support the industry

Drink Local For the majority of regional craft breweries, most revenue comes from two avenues: direct-to-consumer sales out of a tasting room and selling beer to local bars and restaurants.…



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A first-timer hits the Bloomsday course on its original date and walks away with some memories - barely

The chafing.…



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Supreme Court overturns 'Bridgegate' convictions, White House rejects CDC guidelines, and other headlines

ON INLANDER.COM COVER: While Washington state forges alliances, Idaho battles coronavirus its own way.…



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For workers, no sign of ‘what normal is going to look like’

By Patricia Cohen and Tiffany Hsu The New York Times Company…



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National unemployment hits 14.7 percent, confusion surrounds Washington's reopening, and other headlines

ON INLANDER.COM NATION: For workers, there's no sign of what "normal is going to look like" in the pandemic economy.…



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Why COVID-19 patients at the VA hospital in Spokane aren't counted as 'hospitalized'

If you go to check how many people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Spokane, the Spokane County Regional Health District website will give you an answer. Right now, it lists eight people as currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and that number has been trending downward.…



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Sammy Eubanks, Cami Bradley team up for virtual concert Saturday for Meals on Wheels

Two beloved Spokane-based entertainers are teaming up this weekend for a good cause.…



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How climate change is contributing to skyrocketing rates of infectious disease

A catastrophic loss in biodiversity, reckless destruction of wildland and warming temperatures have allowed disease to explode. Ignoring the connection between climate change and pandemics would be “dangerous delusion,” one scientist said. The scientists who study how diseases emerge in a changing environment knew this moment was coming.…



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How to tame anxiety by thinking about it in a new way

As this issue goes to press, our city, our state, our country and our world are coping with the spread of a virus that's deadly to some, and not even noticed by others who have no symptoms but may spread it.…



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Regain control of your closet with some simple steps

As this issue goes to press we are all staying home to battle the coronavirus.…




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Jill Ann Smith approaches her wide-ranging pursuits with passion and dedication

What do Arabian horses, women veterans, ceramics and the food industry have in common?…



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Adjacent to a ski resort, this mountainside hamlet offers plenty of small-town pleasures

If you've ever been compelled to visit Chewelah, it has likely been related to a trip to 49 Degrees North.…




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Melissa Cole delves into new techniques at her Spokane studios

Sometimes when you're fairly well-known, especially for a particular style or product, it's tempting to stick with that style, especially if it's what pays the bills.…




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The Great Unknown

Never before has an issue of Health & Home been produced and delivered in such a strange and scary time.…




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Try it Yourself: Two Thai Dishes from Thai Bamboo's May Burgess

Miang Goong Miang is the Thai version of lettuce wraps, in this case featuring goong, or shrimp.…



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Beautiful and functional outdoor spaces can encourage more time spent outside, whether cooking, relaxing or even watching TV

Warm summer nights are on the way.…




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Barrister Winery elevates the art of winemaking, all while supporting the arts

If you've ever taken a stroll around downtown Spokane's west side, you may have come across Barrister Winery, tucked into a historic brick and timber building alongside the railroad tracks at 1213 Railroad Ave.…



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With support from schools and parents, students can better prepare for a career in the arts

For parents of budding artists and creative types, it can often seem like the arts get short shrift in the K-12 curricula, especially at a time when STEM — short for science, technology, engineering and math — is the buzzword in education and the most visible casualties of school budget cuts are librarians and music teachers.…



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Can harnessing the psychological power of video games make you healthier?

Growing up, Luke Parker played sports.…




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Might as well fill up your mind while you're hanging out at home

POMPEII, THE IMMORTAL CITY is on exhibit at the MAC. But galleries that should be thronged with visitors are empty, at least for a while.…




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The Pacific Northwest Inlander | News, Politics, Music, Calendar, Events in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the Inland Northwest, Inlander

The Inlander is a community newspaper covering news, politics, events, happy hour, everything that's happening today, things to do on the weekend, in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, the greater Inland Northwest and beyond.




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Best Local YouTube/Internet Star: Genus Brewing

[IMAGE-1] If you think about it, the art of brewing beer is as visually interesting as it is delicious — the way the hops and the yeast and the grain all swirl together to create that sweet amber-colored goodness. Spokane's Genus Brewing has taken full advantage of that, and they've taken their passion for beer to the internet with great results.…




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North Idaho's Best Charity Event: The Showcase

The Showcase celebrity golf tournament attracts big-time athletes and pop stars each year.…




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Best of Inland Northwest People

Best Athlete KILLIAN TILLIE, GONZAGA BASKETBALL…




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Voters' Best Reasons to Visit... Midtown Coeur d'Alene

[IMAGE-1] Midtown Coeur d'Alene. The pedestrian-friendly strip of restaurants and shops that runs north-south along Fourth Street in between Garden and Harrison avenues.…




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Best of the Inland Northwest 2020 Hall of Fame

AMC River Park Square…




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REVIEW: The Commodores' funky, fun night at Northern Quest

One great thing about seeing "oldies" acts on tour is the vivid reminder you get that groups in the old days really knew how to serve their fans. Take the Commodores, for example, a group with a 52-year-history that swung by Northern Quest Resort & Casino Thursday night.…



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