The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper The Spokesman-Review
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883
Current Temperature
41°F
Current Conditions
Light rain
View complete weather report

Color Scheme

Subscribe now

A&E

Featured Stories

Reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’ dies in Australia at age 90-plus

Reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’ dies in Australia at age 90-plus

The saltwater crocodile who made a shocking star turn in “Crocodile Dundee” has died in Australia. Burt the croc died at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin over the weekend, the park posted on social media. The croc “passed away peacefully” and was “estimated to be over 90 years old.” “Burt was truly one of a kind,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote on Instagram. “He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of ...

Latest Stories

A&E

Ask the doctors: Curbing drinking during holiday season

Dear Doctors: I just turned 36, and I’m feeling the effects of drinking more than I used to. My boyfriend and I both have big families, so during this time of year, we have wall-to-wall holiday parties. Last year we did dry January, but this year we want to try a dry-ish December. How do you do that but still have some fun?
A&E >  Entertainment

Blake Lively complaint against Justin Baldoni all too familiar, Amber Heard says

Amber Heard stepped into the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni fray on Monday after learning that the crisis control PR firm Baldoni had hired was the same one ex-husband Johnny Depp used during their 2022 defamation trial. “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying ‘A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,’ ” she told NBC News. “I saw this ...
A&E >  Movies

Reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’ dies in Australia at age 90-plus

The saltwater crocodile who made a shocking star turn in “Crocodile Dundee” has died in Australia. Burt the croc died at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin over the weekend, the park posted on social media. The croc “passed away peacefully” and was “estimated to be over 90 years old.” “Burt was truly one of a kind,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote on Instagram. “He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of ...
A&E

Dear Anne: When to hold on and when to let go

Dear Annie: Seven years ago, I met a guy on a dating site. I’m 13 years older than him, but I look much younger than my age. After we matched, he asked me on a date, and we kissed. From there, we kept texting, flirting and engaging in a lot of suggestive conversations – but he never asked me out again.
A&E >  Art

Photos of the Year: Best of Colin Mulvany for 2024

In my 36th year as a photojournalist at The Spokesman-Review, I have photographed thousands of assignments for the newspaper. Most are routine, such as a high school basketball game, a dedication of a new middle school or a portrait of a community leader. Looking through the many images I made in 2024, I think my standouts are the simple, beautiful photos that I came across at unexpected times. These are a just few of my favorites.
A&E >  Books

Spokane librarians share their recommended reads of 2024

Who better to recommend the best books of the year than librarians? Staffers at the Spokane Public Library released their recommended reads of 2024 (some were published before 2024), all available to check out at area branches or to purchase at local book shops, such as Auntie’s.
A&E

Ask the doctors: Lifestyle changes can help lower cholesterol numbers

Dear Doctors: I had my physical last fall, and it included some blood tests. One of them showed that my cholesterol levels rose a bit since last year. My doctor says that if they keep rising, I should consider using meds to control them. What is cholesterol? Can you lower it naturally?
A&E >  Books

This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Dec. 14, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2024 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2024, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "James: A Novel" by Percival Everett (Doubleday) Last week: 2 2. ...
A&E

Ask the doctors: Pneumonia vaccine available to adults older than 50

Dear Doctors: I just turned 57, and my doctor is now saying that I should get vaccinated for pneumonia. The only time I ever had pneumonia was one time when I had a bad case of the flu. Why isn’t he talking about a flu vaccine? I would like to understand the thinking here.
Older ›

Search