Politics Q&A: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on policing, homelessness and budgets Brown chatted with Cascade PBS about her approach to a $50M city deficit, gaining community trust and the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74. by Mai Hoang / April 10, 2024
Politics Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s first 100 days: How is she doing? Community members say they value Brown’s openness to feedback, but are still waiting to see how she executes on drug usage, homelessness and budgeting. by Mai Hoang / April 9, 2024 / Updated 11:25 a.m., April 10
Environment WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls Washington’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by climate change. Growers are working to develop crops that can thrive in shifting landscapes. by Mai Hoang / April 25, 2024
Culture How to maneuver the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Among our fashion maven's tips: Make a list of things you want, then grab and buy and worry about size later. by Meredeth McMahon / July 11, 2007
Culture In the race for the White House, you need not settle for a candidate with only one god One of Steve Clifford's nine gods 'ꀔ we forget which one. by Steve Clifford / July 8, 2007
Culture Flip Side exclusive: Why those contractors don't show up at your home Turns out there's an entire state agency that ensures that they are chronologically challenged. by Steve Clifford / July 1, 2007
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Culture Summer fashions for men who don't want to think too much Clockwise from top left: Tommy Bahama shirt, shark swim trunks, linen trousers, and flat-front chino shorts. by Meredeth McMahon / June 18, 2007
Culture Excess altruism threatens the Northwest economy We could do with a little less vision and values and a little more profit by Steve Clifford / June 17, 2007
Culture 20 questions for the well-read book club Things Oprah would never ask, or would never have to ask. by Steve Clifford / June 13, 2007