Love is in the PNW Air 💞

Well hellooooo love birds–whether you're celebrating the love for thyself or for a significant other. . . it should all be celebrated. . . cuz you f*cking rule. Hope everyone was able to lock in plans and get ahead of the ball game, cuz You all have a ton to give–there’s your positive affirmation, but we have a lot to cover today, and no. we’re not going to unpack the Eagle’s massacre of the Chiefs last weekend, and we’re certainly not going to debate the T-Swift getting boo’d by a stadium full of drunken Philly fans. . . 

I want your day/evening tomorrow to go splendidly, but then we gotta refocus. . . it’s prime ski season, hoops are heating up, there’s some new bites around the area, and some of our lesser known areas are giving us a reason to love the snowy cold. . . 

Valentine’s Weekend: Culture, Skates & Symphony in the Inland Northwest

First things first, lovebirds and last-minute planners—if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day play that doesn’t involve staring at each other over an overpriced prix-fixe dinner, Spokane and Coeur d’Alene have you covered.

💘 Downtown Coeur d’Alene Art Walk (Feb 14, 5–8 PM)
Take a romantic stroll through downtown CDA, where galleries, pop-up exhibits, and boutiques will be decked out with fresh artwork, live music, and—if you play your cards right—some complimentary wine. Whether you're an art connoisseur or just here for the vibes, it’s an easy win. Bonus points if you pick out a painting and say, “This one reminded me of you.” More Details Here

⛸ Valentine’s Day Ice Skating Special (Feb 14, 11 AM–8 PM)
If your love language is embarrassing yourself in public, take advantage of the 2-for-1 skate deal at Riverfront Park’s Numerica Skate Ribbon. Nothing says romance like gripping the wall for dear life while your date gracefully glides past you. $14 covers admission and rentals for two, so no excuses—get out there and live your Hallmark movie moment. More Details Here

🎻 Valentine’s Day with the Spokane Symphony (Feb 14, 7:30 PM)
For those who prefer their romance wrapped in elegance, the Spokane Symphony is performing Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed at The Fox Theater. Translation: a classic masterpiece with a modern, cinematic twist. Perfect for impressing your significant other—or at least convincing them you have refined taste. The best part? There’s an after-party with live music and treats, so your evening doesn’t have to end when the last note fades. More Details Here

Pick your flavor of Valentine’s fun and make some memories. Or, you know… stay home and order takeout (if my significant other suggested that, I would be both confused, but also elated). Either way, love is in the air.

Inlander Restaurant Week Menu’s released

Alright–cat’s out of the bag for Inlander Restaurant Week. The Inlander for-long has proven time and time again why they are a crucial staple in our bi-state community. . . Nothing’s better than supporting the people that feed our face. There are great deals and everyone wins in this scenario, but you gotta be quick asf to the punch. 

From a consumer standpoint, it doesn’t get much simpler than: look at the menu, make reservations. . . on top of that, the menus are fixed and reasonable, so if you’ve been vacillating on whether or not you want to be an adventurous eater for a good price. . . welp, consider this your ‘having your cake and eating it too’ moment.

Now, I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bit of a planner. . . I recommend getting a thorough idea of where you might wanna chow and then start mapping out how you’re going to lock in your culinary mission impossible. . .  I will be everywhere, eating everything, as shown below. . .

FYI. . . I look nothing like this. . . and I don’t wear v-necks. . . nerd.

Get on top of it – Check out the deets here

Which places are you most hyped to try? Maybe I’ll crash your reservation.

Holy Haymaker

Last week, I was watching KHQ and gasped, but then murmured a little “pfftt” and giggled a bit. I was watching the security cam footage via Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in downtown, as a homeless, man rose from his pugh, full-out bull rushed the altar and absolutely decked one of the priests, deacons, or someone holy. 

Apparently, the disturbed man was homeless, which comes back to the always aggravating issue that seems to somewhat plague our awesome city. The irony of it, was that–at least from the back–it looked like a Jesus dressed figure, was the culprit in this situation. Let me be clear, he doesn’t from the front. Don’t get me wrong, this should be taken seriously, and I hate seeing something like this happen, but—sometimes—looking at things through a comical lense dampens my disappointment in scenarios like this . . . and if you put that in an SNL sketch through my eyes–it would generate the same laughs. 

I know. I know. My sentiment might change if the punched priest was sitting in front of me.

Shortly after, the gentleman was prayed for. . . so that’s good. » Here’s the full story »

Perturbed by the temperature much? 

Alright, Spokane—you survived the deep freeze. Barely. If you’ve spent the last week questioning your life choices while scraping an inch of ice off your windshield every morning, congrats, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. This temporary trip to arctic hell has inspired me to–more than ever–eventually become a snowbird. . . so your support here. . . means a lot. 

This Arctic sucker punch is finally easing up, which means we’re trading brutal, face-numbing cold for…you guessed it—more snow. Because Spokane’s weather is like that one toxic ex: just when you think you’re out, it pulls you right back in—DAMN!

Temps are creeping back up (meaning a balmy checks notes high of 30 degrees), but don’t put the snow shovel away just yet. Forecasters say we’re about to get hit with another round of fresh powder, so if you were banking on an early spring—sorry, not happening. If nothing else, it’s another excuse to hit the slopes or, at the very least, justify another round of hot toddies. Stay warm out there, or you’ll end up like: ❄️

Speaking of a climb in temps: let’s see how some of the local mountains will be getting hit: 

Mountain Snow Forecasts 

• Lookout Pass – 9” fresh pow (nobody’s gonna be there, this is the move).

• Schweitzer – 5” (tree skiing will be choice).

• Silver Mountain – 6” (if you want to pair skiing with a waterpark sesh).

• Mt. Spokane – 3” (local legend move, also night skiing).

• Lookout Pass – 5” (lotta energy, fun terrain, perfect price.)

Things are gonna start warming up. . . the good news? Now that you’ve endured ice-age-esque temps, when you’re at the Summit, you’ll feel like you’ve got perfect conditions. . . and you’re on top of the world!

Sea Town Taking Control of the Glove? 

Alright, let’s talk about Spokane real estate moves that actually matter—because the Glover Mansion just got scooped up by a Seattle law firm, and I’ve got questions.

For those of you who have been to a bougie wedding, a Gatsby-themed holiday party, or any event where someone casually drops “historic charm” into conversation—you’ve probably stepped foot in this place. Built in 1888, the Glover Mansion is a Spokane icon, a relic from the city’s early boom days, and—let’s be real—a stunning backdrop for all your overpriced wedding photography.

Now, enter Emerald Law Group, a Seattle-based firm that just purchased the property with big (but mysterious) plans. They haven’t exactly spilled the tea on what they’re going to do with it, but word is they’re keeping events on the table. Whether that means more weddings, private shindigs, or a full-blown transformation into a high-end law office with serious Bridgerton vibes—who knows?

One thing’s for sure: a Seattle firm rolling into Spokane and grabbing a landmark always raises some eyebrows. So for now, we wait. And maybe keep our fingers crossed that this doesn’t turn into another soulless office space with bad coffee and even worse carpet. Stay tuned—Here’s the full spill.

Wallace Extreme Ski-Jor: Because Idaho Won’t Let Montana Have All the Fun

You ever watch someone get yeeted down a snow-covered street by a galloping horse while launching off jumps? If not, please report to Wallace, ID, for Extreme Ski-Joring on February 14–16. This small historic town turns into a full-blown snow rodeo, where skiers get pulled at reckless speeds through obstacle courses. It’s chaotic, it’s rowdy, and if you’ve ever watched the X-Games and thought, “This could use more cowboy energy,” this is your event.

Sandpoint Winter Carnival: 10 Days of Pure Winter Madness

North Idaho isn’t messing around when it comes to winter fun. The Sandpoint Winter Carnival kicks off February 14 and runs all the way through the 23rd, bringing a mix of fireworks, live music, ski events, and the legendary Keg Pull races (which, yes, involve people literally dragging beer kegs through the snow). Opening night starts with the Parade of Lights, so if you love small-town charm and mildly competitive drinking-themed athleticism, this festival has your name on it.

Brand Spankin’ New Openings:

🐟 Konala Healthy Fast Food – NOW OPEN (N. Division)

• A Hawaii-inspired drive-thru for grain bowls & salads.

• Perfect post-gym, pre-ski, or I need a break from burritos meal.

• Fast food that won’t make you regret your life decisions.

🥩 Boiada Brazilian Grill (CDA) – NOW OPEN

• Spokane’s famous meat-on-skewers steakhouse has expanded to Idaho.

• If all-you-can-eat steak carved tableside sounds good to you, book it.

• Basically Red-light / Green-Light for carnivores.

Spokane Chiefs Are Fighting for a Playoff Spot—And for a Cause

Saturday, Feb 15 – If you’re looking for a great night out with actual stakes, hit up the Spokane Chiefs vs. Tri-City Americans at Spokane Arena.

🩷 It’s “Fight Cancer Night,” so expect:
✔️ Players rocking special jerseys for charity
✔️ Fundraising for local cancer support orgs
✔️ A game that actually matters for Spokane’s playoff hopes

🏒 Puck drops at 6:05 PM. If you’ve been sleeping on Chiefs hockey, this is the game to fix that. Good cause, good vibes, and (hopefully) good fights on the ice.

Gonzaga Hoops and The Basketball Rivalry We Forgot We Needed

We’ve long discussed the frustrating season it’s been–some glimmers of hope, only to feel the pain of losing in Moraga in a high school gym against the damn Gaels. The good news? Well, we’re taking on Pepperdine, and we need some major momentum as we inch closer to March. Hopefully a good thrashing on the Waves can help on Saturday. . .

• For clarity: game’s at 7:00 PST at the Kennel get out of the cold and cheer on our Zags!

Also, the Zags and Cougs are throwing down in another Inland Northwest grudge match on Feb. 19 in Pullman.

Why should you care?

• Gonzaga is still Gonzaga (but has had some “we might be human” moments this season).

• WSU is way better than expected, and they’d love nothing more than to beat their “big brother” school–seeing that I attended both Universities, might not share that I referred to Wazzu as “little brother.”

• This is a game Spokane/Pullman haven’t seen in YEARS—expect absolute bar mayhem in both cities.

📍 Tipoff: 6 PM | ESPN2
🍻 Where to Watch in Spokane?

• Jack & Dan’s (Zags central, obviously)

• No-Li Brew House (big screens, big pours)

• Flatstick Pub (if you want mini-golf AND basketball)

• The Park Inn (great bar pies, and good vibes)

🚨 If WSU wins, Pullman will burn to the ground. If Gonzaga wins, nobody will care because it’s expected. Either way, the energy will be absolute chaos.

Again, have a great, loving, weekend. . . I’ll catch up with you next week. It’s gonna be juicy!

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