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👋 It’s been ten years since we bid farewell to Spokane, but that doesn’t mean we’re not around. Nor does it mean we don’t write about Spokane now and again. Check out our newsletter, The Awesomeness Digest, which you also can subscribe to. And below, for your convenience, find the ever-updating Liquor License Stalker™ and the current going-ons in Spokane’s blog world. The latter also posts to Bluesky.

The Spokane Posts

Apr 23, ’25On Spokane’s Cult Fast-Food Chain, Zip’s Drive-in, and Recipes for Their Tartar and Fry Sauce
Jan 31, ’25Picabu Bistro’s Fire Pasta Copycat Recipe
Jan 08, ’24The Spokane Mini Food Tour: Chapter III—The Coffee-ing

The Awesomeness Articles

Oct 23, ’25Cold-Pressed Shrub in Three Easy Steps
Oct 17, ’25Mystery Island and Hallmark’s Movies & Mysteries
Oct 10, ’25El Cabrito – Mexican Food Par Excellence in Burien

The Liquor License Stalkerâ„¢

The man—aka the Liquor Board—keeps all the secrets of places opening around Spokane. We snoop on their information. View full listing.

DateBusinessAddress
Oct 24Barlows Restaurant1428 N Liberty Lake Rd
Oct 24House Of Brunch818 W Riverside Avenue Ste A
Oct 24Wildland Cooperative8022 E Greenbluff Rd Ste B
Oct 23City Fuel1527 W 3rd Ave
Oct 23Happy Time Bar And Grill3506 N Division St

Latest From Spokane

The latest from Spokane blogs and other relevant sources. View all links.

DateSiteArticle
Oct 26, ’25RANGE MediaFrom one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Oct 26, ’25RANGE MediaIdaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse
Oct 25, ’25Inland Northwest Business WatchNew bookstore to open in Liberty Lake
Oct 24, ’25RANGE MediaThe POD: Catching (Luke) Up on the News
Oct 24, ’25RANGE MediaPAC responds to complaint over mislabeled mailer
Oct 24, ’25RANGE MediaSpokane City Council candidate Alejandro Barrientos may be ineligible to represent District 2
Oct 23, ’25The Awesomeness DigestCold-Pressed Shrub in Three Easy Steps
Oct 22, ’25RANGE MediaThe oft forgotten branch in elections: judges
Oct 22, ’25Trending NorthwestSpokane Cider Standouts
Oct 22, ’25Inland Northwest Business WatchCup of Chaos opening soon on the South Hill