Check out these five can't-miss events happening around the Inland Northwest this weekend.

Today, U.S. Marshals arrested nine people in Spokane who protested outside of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on June 11 in an attempt to block the agents from transporting two men legally seeking asylum to ICE's detention facility in Tacoma.

Spokane's Vika and the Velvets is finally releasing its debut album after already becoming one of the city's top bands. www.inlander.com/music/spokan...

This one was a blast - The two pilots, who make up the Felts Field Sky Queens, are competing from June 17 to 20 in the Air Race Classic, an all-female transcontinental air race w/ nearly 100-year-old roots. Read @elizabillingham.bsky.social’s story on @inlander.com www.inlander.com/culture/the-...

This week, meet the Felts Field Sky Queens. Pilots Sarah Roark and Rachel Skirvin are gearing up for the 48th Air Race Classic. Read more about the pair’s adventure in this week’s issue. Online, and on stands, now! ✈️ Cover photo by Erick Doxey

A few photos from this year's Pride Parade in downtown Spokane today. Photos for @inlander.com

SLIDESHOW: During a busy weekend of community activity, thousands filled downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park for Spokane Pride 2025 on Saturday, June 14, to celebrate love and acceptance, and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Photos by @erickdoxey.com

When two protests against deportation actions by federal agents met up on Washington Street Wednesday evening, the city issued a curfew and multiple police agencies filed into the area to push protesters away from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

Now that things have slowed down I’m going to post the longer version of Colton’s video that shows more of the lead up, which appears peaceful by protesters

As of about 15 minutes ago @crasanen.bsky.social told me only about 40-50 people remained in the area of Washington Street and North River Boulevard

Chief Hall says the officers did not use rubber bullets or tear gas canisters. Can confirm no Spokane Police officers deployed rubber bullets

Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall reporting on tactics actually used tonight: “we paid very close attention to what the crowd was doing.” After some people escalated behavior over 30 arrests for pedestrian interference, damage observed. Says no tear gas was used, only inert smoke, pepper balls

Spokane County Commissioner Josh Kerns issues statement condemning what he’s labeling “riots” in Spokane. The Inlander’s photographer currently on scene reports that police have removed their gas masks and appear relaxed at the moment

Spokane County Democrats Chair Naida Spencer also arrested

Ben Stuckart, again the former Spokane City Council President who called for community support earlier this afternoon for a man in his care who was being detained by ICE, has been arrested

Confirmed in this press release I received

Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office on scene

@crasanen.bsky.social is at what was already planned as a protest of ICE in Riverfront Park, organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Spokane. He can’t access his account on here atm so I’ll be reposting some update from him (I’m not on the scene)

Happy Pride! 🌈 Inside our annual Pride issue, meet the volunteers behind Spokane Pride, the executive director of Trans Spokane and Beyoncé Black St. James; plus Pride events happening throughout the summer. Online, and on stands, now! 🏳️‍🌈 Cover photo by @erickdoxey.com

Senate Bill 5375 requires all clergy to be mandatory reporters of child abuse, without exemption for "priest-penitent privilege" — that is, sworn secrecy within a specific sacrament upheld by some religious traditions, often called the "seal of confession." But is it constitutional?

This week, we bring you our annual Scholastic Fantastic issue. Inside, learn about a wide array of research coming out of our local higher education institutions. Plus, find news about each of our local colleges and universities. Online, and on stands, now! Cover illustration by Hannah Agosta

If you're looking for a summer reading list written completely by humans, consider checking out our latest issue 👀

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a cover story about drones! This week, learn about the advancements in drone technology that allow for a wide variety of applications, from law enforcement to scientific research. Online, and on stands, now! Cover photo by Erick Doxey

Glad to have written about this one for the lovely folks @inlander.com, so go read about it there then see it today @thegrandcinema.bsky.social, tomorrow at the Magic Lantern in Spokane, & this weekend at The Beacon in Seattle. It's critical viewing for our moment 📽️ www.inlander.com/screen/the-e...

Check out these five can't-miss events happening around the Inland Northwest this weekend.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Our annual Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll results are out! Who did our readers vote best chef? What is Spokane’s favorite place to buy books? Find out online, and on stands, now! Cover illustration by Madison Merica

This week, staff writer Colton Rasanen takes a look at how schools across the Inland Northwest are using generative AI. (We even used it to create this cover image.) Online, and on stands, now! Cover image generated using Adobe Firefly

This week we take a look through the offerings at the 2025 Spokane International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a Q&A with Vision Quest’s Matthew Modine and previews of the films being shown. Online, and on stands, now! Cover design by Derrick King

What's going on in Spokane this weekend? Pack your schedule with some of our suggestions:

A few towns in southeastern Washington, long abandoned by now-defunct 20th century railroads, are finding new ways to give their communities staying power — both for themselves and for tourists who might otherwise pass them by.

Regional director Troy Nickerson and creative partner Chris Jensen have started a 'floating theater company' called Theater on the Verge. The company's debut production, Every Brilliant Thing, runs through March 15 at Hamilton Studio.

Experience 10 days of eats during this year’s Inlander Restaurant Week! Inside, along with menus of participating eateries, you’ll find features on four local chefs and/or owners who’ve been working hard behind the scenes. Online, and on stands, now! Cover photo by Young Kwak

KENNEL CORNER: Gonzaga ended up pretty easily running away with the game, but that was the expected outcome. The bigger deal was the Inland Northwest rivalry fully sparking up again after a too-long hiatus.

Fill your weekend schedule with these five cant-miss events.

It's been f—ing cold. With that in mind, we thought we'd help you get through this frigid spell with a collection of wintery songs to make the dark days a bit more bearable.

The city of Spokane’s Parks & Recreation department and Spokane Public Schools plan to partner to complete more than 200 projects throughout the city.

DRINK LOCAL: Take a look at our list of 25+ local happy hours that are fighting inflation with incredible deals, delicious drinks and amazing food.

A few weeks ago, @victorcorral.bsky.social and I accompanied Spokane Valley’s homeless outreach team on a ride-along to find out more about what they do for this week’s issue of @inlander.com.

Photos for @inlander.com. (Photo 1) A bowl of Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles is photographed at (photo 2) Hot Pot Ramen House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Rathdrum, Idaho. www.inlander.com/food/hot-pot...

Our annual Drink Local issue is out now! Inside, you’ll find stories about rare wines, the state of craft beer, Revival Tea Company, local happy hours and more. Online, and on stands, now! Cover design by Derrick King

Article I wrote about the Bird Flu, egg prices and backyard chickens is now out in the @inlander.com today 🐓🤎 www.inlander.com/news/while-e...

For Gonzaga basketball fans, Robert Sacre was the rare ultra-memorable player who managed to be a star and a top-tier character. And the fan favorite is still involved in the Spokane basketball scene as the head coach for the North Central High boys basketball team.

Check out this great @inlander.com piece about Kaleidoscope! Get your tickets now: www.onthestage.tickets/.../66ec6b06... www.inlander.com/culture/wash...

Read our cover story by @elizabillingham.bsky.social Manufactured homes are a key affordable option. But homeowners are facing steep rent increases on the land their homes sit on. WA has empowered homeowner co-ops, and a rent cap bill could help even more www.inlander.com/news/manufac...

📷 for @inlander.com story about the Keep Washington Working Act. (📷 1) Latinos En Spokane Immigration & Environmental Justice Organizer Jorge Guerrero works on his computer at his workstation, 2/3/25, in Spokane, WA. (📷 2) Spanish language “Know Your Rights” flyers. www.inlander.com/news/spokane...

And now for something fun: A few photos in this week’s @inlander.com about local Spokane artist Kristin Robbins’ work and her art opening tonight at Entropy from 5-9 pm. www.inlander.com/culture/kris...

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