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The Catalyst building was created to conserve energy while serving the EWU community.

Inside the new EWU Catalyst building

By Summer Sandstrom, Contributor
December 1, 2021
Republican Mike Volz (left) and Democrat Kay Murano (right) are both running for a seat in Washingtons state House in 2018. Volz has held the position since 2016.

The Easterner’s local elections guide

By Karlee Van De Venter, Arts and Features Editor
October 20, 2020
Two EWU football players shot in downtown Spokane

Two EWU football players shot in downtown Spokane

By Drew Lawson, Sports Editor
July 13, 2019
A participant nearly hits the center at Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing. The shops manager, Dave Kelley, began throwing hatchets over 15 years ago.

Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing opens in Spokane

By Richard N. Clark IV, Multimedia Director
June 10, 2019
An skyline of the Cheney/Spokane area. The Easterners Best of gives you our staffs top choices for food, nightlife and recreation.

The Easterner’s ‘Best of’ the Cheney/Spokane area 2019

By Malati Powell, Reporter
June 5, 2019
Creek running from the waterfall at Trail 121 located in the Palisades Park area.

Spokane hiking guide

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
May 22, 2019
No-Li Brewhouse has outdoor seating on the Spokane River. The warmer weather drives more customers to outdoor-friendly locations.

5 outdoor restaurants for summer weather

By Malati Powell, Reporter
May 2, 2019
EWUs Get Lit! Festival poster from 2018. The festival will feature over 75 authors and around 40 events.

Get Lit! Festival 2019 in Spokane 4/22-4/28

By Erik Rotness, A&F Editor
April 17, 2019
Basketball is a part of Spokanes culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the worlds largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the citys love for the game.

EWU basketball players and coaches explain Spokane’s basketball culture

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
April 14, 2019
Students and faculty contribute to Wikipedia

Students and faculty contribute to Wikipedia

By Marco Vargas, Reporter
March 4, 2019
(left to right) Matt Setzer, Chris Armi and James May have fun fooling around before the Acoustic Apocalypse show at the Big Dipper on Jan. 12. The trio make up Spread Eagle Comedy and have brought their diverse comedy styles across venues in Spokane.

EWU alumnus turned comedian arrives in Spokane

By Sam Jackson, Copy Editor
January 24, 2019
A diesel bus waiting for passenger in Downtown Spokane. Pending research results, Spokane Transit Authority may switch to zero-emissions electric buses.

Electric buses could arrive in Spokane

By Nicolas Zerbe, Contributor
January 16, 2019
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