SpoCOOL 2026 Edition

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It’s been twelve 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 – we’re right on the other side of the mountains after all. Check out our Substack newsletter, The Awesomeness Digest, and below, for your convenience, find the ever-updating Liquor License Stalker™ and the current going-ons in Spokane’s blog world.
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The Spokane Posts

Jul 09, ’26Fireweed Baking Company
Jul 23, ’25The No-Bake Cookie: A Simple Recipe from a Simple Man
Jul 10, ’25Spokane’s Italia Trattoria and Liberty Lake’s Edith Hansen Loop

The Awesomeness Articles

Jul 23, ’26Of Zoos and Zombies
Jul 09, ’26Spokane’s Fireweed Baking Company
Jun 24, ’26Luminous Coffee – Colombia Washed Pink Champagne Pink Bourbon

The Liquor License Stalker™

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

DateBusinessAddress
Aug 25Casa De Oro #44111 N Division St
Aug 25China Dragon27 E Queen Ave
Aug 25Radio Bar Spokane2408 W Northwest Blvd
Aug 25Chavelitas22302 E Country Vista Dr
Aug 25Velvet Fox Llc3301 N Monroe

Latest From Spokane

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

DateSiteArticle
Aug 26, ’26RANGE MediaSpokane arson suspect competent for trial, but evaluator flags ongoing violent thoughts
Aug 25, ’26RANGE Media‘Who is not enforcing this?’: ICE officers continue to mask up despite state ban
Aug 25, ’26RANGE MediaLos oficiales de ICE continúan usando máscaras a pesar de la prohibición estatal
Aug 25, ’26RANGE MediaAbortion pills forever?
Aug 24, ’26RANGE MediaSpokane 3 protesters ask judge to overturn their convictions. Here’s what comes next.
Aug 24, ’26RANGE MediaWildfire recovery efforts continue at Spokane City Council
Aug 24, ’26Inland Northwest Business WatchLT is a vertically integrated platform built for Spokane real estate.
Aug 21, ’26RANGE MediaGrieving mom settles for $3 million in ‘Bowdish Bump’ lawsuit — but still hopes for a memorial for her son
Aug 21, ’26RANGE MediaMobilizing for data center pause
Aug 20, ’26RANGE MediaElection turnout dropped in Spokane County’s evacuation zones, data shows