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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Whose Stories Are Told and Uplifted? 

When I was researching the destruction of Kettle Falls for my novel The Cassandra, I came across a HistoryLink article by local writers Claire Nisbet and Jack Nisbet about a Syilx and Sinixt writer named Mourning Dove (Christine Quintasket). I was surprised I’d never heard of her—she’d lived in East

Supporting Emerging Artists at The Hive®

So, you’ve got your art degree, now what? For many art majors, that’s a big question and the immediate time post-graduation is awash with emotions and a lot of question marks. Art ends up getting set aside as the demands of the “real world” come at you fast and furious.

Flavors of My Heritage: Exploring the Nyonya Cuisine of Malaysian Cooking

Written by Chef Alice Koh As a Malaysian-born citizen brought up with the wisdom of generations of women who were skilled in cooking (especially my mother), I enjoyed an upbringing of food influenced by the fusion of cultures that make up one of the most peaceful and multicultural regions in

Does Your Home Have a Clause Restricting All “Non-Caucasians” From Living in it? 

The Eastern Washington University (EWU) Racial Covenants Project is a groundbreaking research initiative that emerged from a need to address historical racial injustices embedded in property records. The project formally began in late 2021/early 2022, following the passage of Washington State’s SHB 1335. This important piece of legislation assigned EWU and

It’s Alive! Spine-tingling Stories & Eerie Events at the Library

Welcome to a world where shadows whisper secrets and history comes alive with mysterious tales. This October, join Spokane Public Library for a series of intriguing events that explore the eerie. Discover hidden cemeteries beneath the city, uncover the witchcraft of archival treasures, and delve into the origins of the

Banned Books Week 2024

The American Library Association has announced the 2024 theme for Banned Books Week: “Freed Between the Lines.” The theme makes me think of the recent Time Magazine ‘Icon’ speech given by the American Library Association Executive Director Tracie D. Hall, who said, “I am here as a librarian standing with

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Whose Stories Are Told and Uplifted? 

When I was researching the destruction of Kettle Falls for my novel The Cassandra, I came across a HistoryLink article by local writers Claire Nisbet and Jack Nisbet about a Syilx and Sinixt writer named Mourning Dove (Christine Quintasket). I was surprised I’d never heard of her—she’d lived in East

Supporting Emerging Artists at The Hive®

So, you’ve got your art degree, now what? For many art majors, that’s a big question and the immediate time post-graduation is awash with emotions and a lot of question marks. Art ends up getting set aside as the demands of the “real world” come at you fast and furious.

Flavors of My Heritage: Exploring the Nyonya Cuisine of Malaysian Cooking

Written by Chef Alice Koh As a Malaysian-born citizen brought up with the wisdom of generations of women who were skilled in cooking (especially my mother), I enjoyed an upbringing of food influenced by the fusion of cultures that make up one of the most peaceful and multicultural regions in

Does Your Home Have a Clause Restricting All “Non-Caucasians” From Living in it? 

The Eastern Washington University (EWU) Racial Covenants Project is a groundbreaking research initiative that emerged from a need to address historical racial injustices embedded in property records. The project formally began in late 2021/early 2022, following the passage of Washington State’s SHB 1335. This important piece of legislation assigned EWU and

It’s Alive! Spine-tingling Stories & Eerie Events at the Library

Welcome to a world where shadows whisper secrets and history comes alive with mysterious tales. This October, join Spokane Public Library for a series of intriguing events that explore the eerie. Discover hidden cemeteries beneath the city, uncover the witchcraft of archival treasures, and delve into the origins of the

Banned Books Week 2024

The American Library Association has announced the 2024 theme for Banned Books Week: “Freed Between the Lines.” The theme makes me think of the recent Time Magazine ‘Icon’ speech given by the American Library Association Executive Director Tracie D. Hall, who said, “I am here as a librarian standing with