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Zeal Church, French school protests, the League of Women Voters' history in Washington

2026/11/05

Aaron Hedge from Range Media talks about his story about a new church in downtown Spokane. A Washington woman talks about living in France at a time of unrest there.

Initiative 645: Wading into the debate about Washington's income tax for the wealthy

2026/10/29

Braver Angels and WSU's Foley Institute host a forum to examine the issues raised with Initiative 645. We'll listen in.

What is justice? Spokane County prosecutor candidates debate legal issues

2026/10/22

Republican Preston McCollam and Independent Danny Tarkenton took questions from a panel at an NAACP forum.

Hear the Washington Supreme Court candidates

2026/10/15

A majority of the seats on Washington's highest court are up for grabs during this election season. Hear all 10 present short statements.

Spokane County auditor NAACP candidate forum

2026/10/08

Republican Michael Cathcart and Democrat Callie Gee hope to replace Spokane County's longtime incumbent auditor Vicky Dalton.

Housing lessons from Atlanta, psychedelics and addiction, "The Vivaldi Church"

2026/10/01

An Atlanta housing specialist shares his city's experiences at a Spokane forum. A University of Washington researcher says psychedelic drugs have promise as a therapeutic tool. Spokane novelist Greg Spatz takes us to Venice for his newest book.

Overcoming AI hesitancy and a Spokanite leaves his career to follow his AI dream

2026/09/10

Paul Takisaki tells us the story of moving on from a tech sales job to learn more about artificial intelligence. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky talks about working with companies to help their employees overcome their resistance to AI.

Smaller housing lots in ID; Bill Wassmuth remembered; WA papers online

2026/09/03

We talk with Coeur d'Alene land use attorney Peter Smith about a new Idaho law meant to make housing more affordable. We remember a Northwest civil rights icon. Old newspapers in Washington get new life online.

Detecting lung cancer early and NatGeo teaches students about photography

2026/08/27

We learn about a collaboration between a Spokane surgeon and medical student to promote early lung cancer screening. National Geographic teaches Spokane students how to tell stories with pictures.

Stories about recovering from wildfires and how big traveling teams fight them

2026/08/20

Matthew Kincanon shares his experience of losing his home to the Spokane Complex fires. Dan Trapanese talks about leading the team that's fighting Washington's Kaiser Canyon and Modrite mega fires.

Inland Journal: Talking AI with Grant Erickson and Bill Kalivas

2026/08/13

This is part three of an ongoing series of discussions with Spokane tech figures about artificial intelligence and how we use it.

Life after wildfires; dealing with insurance companies; a reporter hears survivor stories

2026/08/06

Jennifer Gray Thompson evacuated her home due to wildfire in 2017, then created an organization to help others who go through the same experience. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talks about helping people who file wildfire-related claims. Anna King meets people displaced by wildfire at the Spokane County Fairgrounds.

Inland Journal: WA 6th District House candidates and Spokane Transit's sales tax

2026/07/30

We talk with Julia Payne and Aaron Croft, who hope to succeed Rep. Jenny Graham in the Spokane delegation of the Washington state House of Representatives. We hear the pros and cons of Spokane Transit's Proposition 1.

Inland Journal: Four people want to replace Rep. Suzanne Schmidt in Olympia. We talk with three.

2026/07/17

Hillary Pham, Trent Maier and Debra Long came to our studio for interviews.

Inland Journal: Who will be Spokane's next Vicky Dalton?

2026/07/10

We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart.