Soon after I arrived in Spokane 40 years ago, someone suggested getting a “maple bar,” and was shocked that I had not a clue. I quickly remedied this knowledge gap, along with any potential caloric deficit. In my defense, and to my Spokane friends’ surprise, the term “maple bar” was then, and is generally still, confined to the West, and mostly used in the Northwest (and British Columbia). In other parts of the country, the term “long john” donut is commonly used for the bar shape. But that term, along with “Creamstick” and “Bismark,” encompasses a variety of styles and flavors.

Reflecting a national turn toward progressive candidates, the reproductive rights organizer beat the incumbent conservative Jonathan Bingle for the seat.

CIVICS: Plus, homeless shelter contracts, fast-tracking PFAS filters and eviction prevention

  Courtesy rendering provided by  Daines Capital Construction work has commenced for a new development adjacent to the Liberty Lake Business...

Following national and statewide trends, progressive candidates and ballot measures in Spokane win big. Here’s where they stand as of Friday.

Plus, a new resource in the wake of SNAP funding losses.

  Seattle based fashion retailer Nordstrom announced this week that they intend to open a new Nordstrom Rack store in Spokane, sometime duri...

Spokanites, some with dietary and travel limitations, seek help at food banks during federal SNAP benefit insecurity.

A seasonal soup not for those not spice-averse.

  An exciting new quick service restaurant is coming soon to the West Plains. Tagliare Delicatessen, is a unique business with two locations...

With the future of SNAP in jeopardy, here’s how our region is impacted and who is stepping up to help.

  People have been noticing and asking about the construction site that's been underway for a few weeks now just off of N. Division at Cozza...

If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting a picture-perfect Thanksgiving dinner—without spending the entire day sweating in the kitchen.

Halloween is in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving is now the next major holiday on the calendar. Oreo is celebrating the holiday with what the brand is calling a limited-edition test-and-learn line of flavors, called the Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Inspired Cookies, which the brand says "reimagines classic holiday flavors in every bite."

CIVICS: Plus, nixing city council staff protections, a parking lot tax and the airport budget!

The team catches you up on more recent, local news.

An update on the campaign finances of the candidates running for Spokane City Council seats

If SJR 8201 passes, it amends Washington state's constitution to allow the state to invest money for long-term care in a variety of portfolios, including stocks

Now in its second election cycle, the effort targets five Spokane-area districts among 51 statewide. It is part of a strategy to counter Democrats’ established power in larger races west of the mountains.

  Courtesy photos- Blackbird Digital Quirky Dough is now open and isn't just a new business in Coeur d' Alene, it's a whole new type of busi...

  Art & Fire is a new paint your own pottery studio that's now open at 8160 N. Cornerstone Dr. Suite D in Hayden, next to Jimmy John's and a...

The lawsuit cites RANGE reporting on Barrientos’ ambiguous living arrangements in different districts in the year before he filed for candidacy.

Plus, the airport isn’t budgeting for PFAS clean-up and Spokane City Council could make it easier to fire their own staff.

  PNW Espressgo has been a locally owned and operated food truck serving delicious espresso beverages at many events throughout the Inland N...

Inspired by Andrea Weiskircher, scores of women revealed sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff. Most of their cases were buried.