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Explore the lifeblood of local life, events, and business in Spokane, and build connections with our amazing community.


Interior Meets Exterior
Combining Your Favorite Exterior Design Elements with Your Interior Design Makes for a Beautiful, Natural Space By Elizabeth Ray In the...
Mar 28, 2024
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Shopping in the Inland Northwest
Strengthening communities ... one purchase at a time Shopping is a beloved pastime for many individuals, particularly when they chance...
Nov 17, 2023
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REAL Northwest Living Magazine Letter from the Editor Winter/Spring 2024
Discover the Beauty, Flavor, and Heartwarming Community of the Inland Northwest By Jillian Chandler As the editor of our REAL Northwest...
Nov 17, 2023
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Shopping the Inland Northwest
Homegrown businesses cultivating the culture of community By Jillian Chandler Shopping. It’s a favorite pastime for many—especially when...
Jun 8, 2023
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Creative Verve - Lori Salisbury
An introduction of Lori Salisbury, painter extraordinaire By Dwayne K. Parsons I arrived at the mountain retreat and home of world-renown...
Jun 8, 2023
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What’s Really the Scoop with Native Plants?
Native plants are all the rage, and here’s why By Elaine Christen My husband, Eric, and I have owned New Leaf Nursery in Hayden, Idaho,...
Jun 8, 2023
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MAD Energy - Could the Next Billion-Dollar Business Be Based in Sandpoint, Idaho?
Learn how MAD Energy is making a difference in the clean energy sector worldwide By Christian Weaner | Photo courtesy of MAD Energy In...
Jun 8, 2023
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The Perfect Fit
Important factors to consider when looking to buy your next home By Allison Pollock-Pugh Freedom and prosperity have been foundational...
Jun 8, 2023
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A Love of Winemaking
Father/daughter duo creating a family legacy By Jillian Chandler | Photo by Victoria Belle Photography Mike Conway has been in the...
Jan 26, 2023
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The Nature of Art
Inspiring Humanity By Dwayne K. Parsons I write, perhaps, from a lofty idealism in bringing two quite diverse examples of internationally...
Jan 12, 2023
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To Fix or to Build?
The pros and cons of investing in a fixer-upper versus a new build By Christian Weaner If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it...
Jan 5, 2023
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Sip & Savor
A Taste of the Inland Northwest Wine and Beer Scene Options abundant across Spokane and North Idaho By Colin Anderson | Photo By...
Dec 15, 2022
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Taste Washington Wine
It’s time to sip and savor By Colin Anderson You can get a bottle of liquor in just about any flavor these days, from cucumber mint vodka...
Dec 5, 2022
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Drink it in!
The health benefits of water are far greater than just hydration By Jillian Chandler Water. It makes up between 50 and 70 percent of our...
Nov 28, 2022
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Summer Beauty
A simplified approach to healthy skin By Bri Williams, RN, BSN Refined Aesthetics Med Spa, pllc Sandpoint, Idaho The summer months are...
Sep 7, 2022
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Bringing Community Together
Annual summer and fall events in the Inland Northwest The Inland Northwest offers not just beautiful scenery but incredible events and...
Aug 24, 2022
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Bring on the Arts and Entertainment!
A variety of outdoor music concert and art series bring the community together By Jillian Chandler |Photo Courtesy of Northern Quest...
Aug 24, 2022
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Treat Yourself to a Meal Out
Experience the flavors of the Northwest Here in the Inland Northwest, once the sun comes out, the skies clear up and the warmer weather...
Jul 19, 2022
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Bring on the Arts and Entertainment!
A variety of seasonal outdoor concert and art series bring the community together By Jillian Chandler | Photo Courtesy of Northern Quest...
Jul 19, 2022
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Tasteful Updates
Subtle changes make big statements By Colin Anderson In a time when those seeking a new build are put on a long waitlist, and those...
Jul 19, 2022
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