https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us dylanh@spokanejournal.com http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18872 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18872-november-2026-events-calendar INWS_EventsCalendar.jpg dylanh@spokanejournal.com http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18871 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18871-november-2026-meals-on-wheels-menus INWS_MOW.jpg dylanh@spokanejournal.com http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18869 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18869-november-2026-activities INWS_SeniorActivities.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Once a month, at Hogwash Whiskey Den in downtown Spokane, historian Renée Cebula takes a roomful of students through centuries of American and global history that trace the wars, immigration, tariffs, and changing tastes that have helped determine what ingredients end up in her students’ glasses. Once a month, at Hogwash Whiskey Den in downtown Spokane, historian Renée Cebula takes a roomful of students through centuries of American and global history that trace the wars, immigration, tariffs, and changing tastes that have helped determine what ingredients end up in her students’ glasses.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18859 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18859-raising-the-bar-offers-spirited-history-lessons Renee-(10)_web.jpg For hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has a real impact on their monthly budgets. It helps pay for groceries, utilities, prescriptions, and other necessities. But when prices continue to rise, even a welcome increase can disappear quickly. For hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has a real impact on their monthly budgets. It helps pay for groceries, utilities, prescriptions, and other necessities. But when prices continue to rise, even a welcome increase can disappear quickly.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18858 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18858-social-securitys-cola-helps-but-congress-must-do-more MRo3[1]_web.jpg Sarah Hopkins' legacy won't be found in a manual. It will be found in generations of singers who learned to listen to the person standing beside them, contribute their own voice without drowning out someone else's, and acknowledge that some of the finest things we create are those things we create in harmony. Sarah Hopkins' legacy won't be found in a manual. It will be found in generations of singers who learned to listen to the person standing beside them, contribute their own voice without drowning out someone else's, and acknowledge that some of the finest things we create are those things we create in harmony.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18857 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18857-she-may-never-sing-solo Hopkins,-Sarah---headshot[3]_web.jpg For rural America, transportation is especially vital to health because many rural residents live 10 to 30 miles from the nearest hospital or pharmacy. Rural older adults, who make up about one-quarter of Americans age 65 and older, face unique challenges accessing transportation and healthcare services. For rural America, transportation is especially vital to health because many rural residents live 10 to 30 miles from the nearest hospital or pharmacy. Rural older adults, who make up about one-quarter of Americans age 65 and older, face unique challenges accessing transportation and healthcare services.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18856 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18856-srhd-creates-transportation-guide-for-older-adults samh@spokanejournal.com Seniors and community members gather at the historic Garland Theater each month for Senior Cinema Day, a program that gives older adults an affordable opportunity to watch a movie and build connections. Seniors and community members gather at the historic Garland Theater each month for Senior Cinema Day, a program that gives older adults an affordable opportunity to watch a movie and build connections.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18855 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18855-senior-cinema-day-brings-people-together IMG_0020_web.jpg Most people give the way they always have: a check to the church, a gift to a cause they believe in, and a hope that it helps at tax time. For a lot of retirees, it no longer does. The most tax-friendly dollar you give may be one that never touches your hands. Most people give the way they always have: a check to the church, a gift to a cause they believe in, and a hope that it helps at tax time. For a lot of retirees, it no longer does. The most tax-friendly dollar you give may be one that never touches your hands.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18852 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18852-qualified-charitable-giving-helps-cut-tax-bills Cropped-Noah's-headshot_web.jpg MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation is bringing fundraisers out of the ballroom and into more intimate settings through a new series that connects community donors with physicians, patients, and the medical services their contributions help support. MultiCare Inland Northwest Foundation is bringing fundraisers out of the ballroom and into more intimate settings through a new series that connects community donors with physicians, patients, and the medical services their contributions help support.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18851 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18851-multicare-launches-refocused-philanthropic-series MultiCare3_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Riverview Retirement Community has earned accreditation for its RiverCare home health division, expanding services to meet a surge in seniors who are choosing to age in place rather than move to a facility. Riverview Retirement Community has earned accreditation for its RiverCare home health division, expanding services to meet a surge in seniors who are choosing to age in place rather than move to a facility.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18747 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:24:11 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18747-riverview-retirement-secures-accreditation Riverview-(4)_web.jpg MultiCare Health System plans to close several Rockwood clinics by the end of 2026 due to financial challenges in the healthcare industry. MultiCare Health System plans to close several Rockwood clinics by the end of 2026 due to financial challenges in the healthcare industry.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18748 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:23:57 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18748-multicare-plans-to-shut-down-multiple-clinics karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane-based Rockwood Retirement Communities is actively engaged in planning a new senior living campus within the River District development in Liberty Lake. Spokane-based Rockwood Retirement Communities is actively engaged in planning a new senior living campus within the River District development in Liberty Lake.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18749 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:23:26 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18749-rockwood-retirement-eyes-liberty-lake-campus Kindlers LLC opened its first fast-casual restaurant this month at 14816 E. Sprague, bringing a certified gluten- and seed oil-free eatery to the city of Spokane Valley. Kindlers LLC opened its first fast-casual restaurant this month at 14816 E. Sprague, bringing a certified gluten- and seed oil-free eatery to the city of Spokane Valley.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18750 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:23:08 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18750-gluten-free-restaurant-opens-in-spokane-valley Kindler's5_web.jpg Mother Bear’s Bakery is expanding into a larger North Spokane location, giving the family-owned business more room to prepare food, display baked goods, and grow its menu after exceeding capacity at its previous storefront. Mother Bear’s Bakery is expanding into a larger North Spokane location, giving the family-owned business more room to prepare food, display baked goods, and grow its menu after exceeding capacity at its previous storefront.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18751 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:22:47 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18751-bakery-develops-recipe-for-consistent-growth Bakery16_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When first walking into The Kitchen Engine store inside the historic Flour Mill building in Spokane’s North Bank neighborhood, it's not immediately noticeable that the cookware and appliance shop offers patrons more than culinary products and equipment. When first walking into The Kitchen Engine store inside the historic Flour Mill building in Spokane’s North Bank neighborhood, it's not immediately noticeable that the cookware and appliance shop offers patrons more than culinary products and equipment.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18752 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:22:28 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18752-the-kitchen-engine-reaches-20-year-milestone Kitchen-(13)_web.jpg Mark Anderson dedicated more than 50 years to public education, but when asked to explain what a school administrator really does, he doesn't mention budgets, buildings, labor contracts, school boards, or bond issues. He talks about ministry. Mark Anderson dedicated more than 50 years to public education, but when asked to explain what a school administrator really does, he doesn't mention budgets, buildings, labor contracts, school boards, or bond issues. He talks about ministry.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18753 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:21:31 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18753-the-art-of-giving-back MarkAnderson_web.jpg http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18732 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:21:09 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18732-october-2026-meals-on-wheels-menus INWS_MOW.jpg http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18743 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:20:53 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18743-october-2026-activities INWS_SeniorActivities.jpg http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18742 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:20:33 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18742-october-2026-events INWS_EventsCalendar.jpg samh@spokanejournal.com For some Inland Northwest seniors, a visit from Spokane Mounted Patrol can send them on a trip down memory lane. For some Inland Northwest seniors, a visit from Spokane Mounted Patrol can send them on a trip down memory lane.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18759 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:19:53 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18759-spokane-mounted-patrol-visits-spur-memories Rose102_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Capitol Bar & Grill opened on Friday, Aug. 7, in Spokane Valley, and has been packed with patrons every day since, says restaurateur Raci Erdem. Capitol Bar & Grill opened on Friday, Aug. 7, in Spokane Valley, and has been packed with patrons every day since, says restaurateur Raci Erdem.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18661 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18661-capitol-bar-and-grill-opens-in-spokane-valley Capital-(1)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Gonzaga University has officially entered the Pac-12 Conference, and the move could prove to be one of the most consequential decisions in the history of its athletic program, especially concerning the school’s storied men’s basketball team. Gonzaga University has officially entered the Pac-12 Conference, and the move could prove to be one of the most consequential decisions in the history of its athletic program, especially concerning the school’s storied men’s basketball team.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18660 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18660-gonzagas-pac-12-entrance-brings-opportunity fogle-(12)_web.jpg Providence is investing $9 million to modernize four operating rooms at Sacred Heart Medical Center, located at 101 W. Eighth in Spokane, as part of a multiyear project to revamp all 28 surgical rooms at the hospital. Providence is investing $9 million to modernize four operating rooms at Sacred Heart Medical Center, located at 101 W. Eighth in Spokane, as part of a multiyear project to revamp all 28 surgical rooms at the hospital.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18659 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18659-operating-room-renovations-eyed-at-sacred-heart Hospital-(1)_web.jpg Encompass Health Corp., a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare provider, is planning to build a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Post Falls will provide inpatient rehabilitation services to Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and surrounding areas, where existing rehabilitation beds are limited. Encompass Health Corp., a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare provider, is planning to build a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Post Falls will provide inpatient rehabilitation services to Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and surrounding areas, where existing rehabilitation beds are limited.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18658 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18658-rehabilitation-hospital-planned-in-post-falls Main-entry_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com SleepVibe Inc. has increased sales of its sleep aid device by more than 300% over the past year through podcast advertisements and support from sleep apnea doctors and first responders across the Inland Northwest who are discovering the benefits of the company’s namesake invention. SleepVibe Inc. has increased sales of its sleep aid device by more than 300% over the past year through podcast advertisements and support from sleep apnea doctors and first responders across the Inland Northwest who are discovering the benefits of the company’s namesake invention.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18657 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18657-sleepless-nights-inspire-spokane-invention SleepVibe-(28)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com To help young people get out in nature, Bob and Amy Lutz are creating an endowment focused on outdoor experiences, education, service, and nature, using the funds he won in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the Spokane Regional Health District. To help young people get out in nature, Bob and Amy Lutz are creating an endowment focused on outdoor experiences, education, service, and nature, using the funds he won in his wrongful termination lawsuit against the Spokane Regional Health District.  

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18656 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18656-former-srhd-health-officer-starting-endowment Lutz-(5)_web.jpg virginiat@spokanejournal.com In the nearly 40 years since opening its doors, Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living had never experienced a mass evacuation. That changed with the Spokane Complex Fires. In the nearly 40 years since opening its doors, Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living had never experienced a mass evacuation. That changed with the Spokane Complex Fires.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18655 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18655-fairwoods-fire-experience-north-spokane-community-evacuated-nearly-300-residents Women&Cat_web.jpg Born May 1, 1926, Corky Houchin lived in a world that evolved from Model Ts to space shuttles, from switchboard operators to smartphones, and from handwritten letters to artificial intelligence. She lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the assassination of President Kennedy, COVID-19, and technological advancements that shape our lives today. Born May 1, 1926, Corky Houchin lived in a world that evolved from Model Ts to space shuttles, from switchboard operators to smartphones, and from handwritten letters to artificial intelligence. She lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the assassination of President Kennedy, COVID-19, and technological advancements that shape our lives today.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18654 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18654-a-view-from-100 99thBirthday_web.jpg samh@spokanejournal.com Wildfire smoke has become an expected feature of Spokane summers, and research shows exposure to it can have short- and long-term health effects — especially for more sensitive groups, including seniors. Wildfire smoke has become an expected feature of Spokane summers, and research shows exposure to it can have short- and long-term health effects — especially for more sensitive groups, including seniors.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18653 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18653-seniors-face-greater-impacts-from-wildfire-smoke SmokeyStreet_web.jpg