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 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 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
Apr 23, ’25On Spokane’s Cult Fast-Food Chain, Zip’s Drive-in, and Recipes for Their Tartar and Fry Sauce

The Awesomeness Articles

Apr 07, ’26Hitting the Sushi Trail at West Seattle’s Mashiko
Apr 01, ’26Påskekrim: Norway’s Obsession With Easter-time Crime Fiction
Mar 25, ’26Hallmark Mysteries + Burgers, Peanut Butter Cups, Zombies, and Hikes

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
Apr 09Market Street Pizza2721 N Market St
Apr 09Garland Drinkery828 W Garland Ave
Apr 09Hampton Inn And Suites16418 E Indiana Ave
Apr 09Weile One Stop45 E Weile Ave Ste C
Apr 09Parties On Purpose Studio10403 N Newport Hwy Unit 1

Latest From Spokane

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

DateSiteArticle
Apr 09, ’26RANGE MediaWay Down in the Hole
Apr 09, ’26RANGE MediaJudge to hear motion of dismissal in Spokane 9 federal conspiracy case
Apr 07, ’26The Awesomeness DigestHitting the Sushi Trail at West Seattle’s Mashiko
Apr 07, ’26RANGE MediaSister of sheriff shooting victim sues county, deputies
Apr 06, ’26RANGE MediaCrypto kiosk ban on the table in SpoVal
Apr 06, ’26Inland Northwest Business WatchWorld Market applies for tenant improvement near Spokane Valley Mall
Apr 06, ’26Inland Northwest Business WatchMor Furniture to replace Rite Aid in Hayden
Apr 03, ’26Inland Northwest Business WatchHoly Donuts opening soon in Coeur d' Alene
Apr 03, ’26RANGE MediaJournalism in the current moment
Apr 03, ’26RANGE MediaWA DOL shared data with Border Patrol for Eastern WA civil immigration enforcement in apparent state violation