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A leap from Spokane to Broadway came fast for Christopher Tamayo. The Central Valley High School graduate recently performed twice in a lead role for the musical comedy, "Maybe Happy Ending," at the Belasco Theatre. In the show centered on two lifelike robots, Oliver and Claire, Tamayo played Oliver March 29, stepping in for Darren Criss of "Glee" fame.

Inside an iconic 1910 building, Spokane neon history now shines among layers of memorabilia and vintage prints of regional landmarks. It's a dream of artist Chris Bovey, who moved from a Garland District store to the Boulevard Building's larger space, 1905 N. Monroe. Bovey's Vintage Print + Neon and the Spokane Neon Museum hold a grand opening Saturday.

LOS ANGELES – This is a story about 60 kids who lost their homes, their theater, their whole neighborhoods to the Eaton fire as it raged through Altadena on a ferociously windy night one week into the new year.

Matthew Sullivan knew there was a story in Soap Lake before he and his wife even moved there. They had been living in Boston, but Sullivan, author of “Midnight in Soap Lake,” had spent a lot of time in the Inland Northwest, including attending University of Idaho to get a master of fine arts in creative writing. Sullivan and his wife had a child, so living in Boston became more difficult. Sullivan took a job with Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake.

Dear Doctors: My sister-in-law is 82 years old and was recently diagnosed with melanoma. She has an appointment for treatment in a couple of weeks. I thought this was a serious and deadly disease. Can a patient wait long periods of time before treatment? I am surprised by the lack of alarm in this case.

Dear Annie: In 1962, I was 14.5 years old and in my first year of junior high. Feeling desperate to be cool, I believed a girl from school when she told me that her brother, who was home on leave from the military, wanted to meet me. I told my mom and dad that I had a babysitting job, and I walked to a neighborhood drugstore where he picked me up.

PALMWAY, Namibia — Fresh dung. Tracks in the sand of the Namib Desert. The black rhinoceros can't be far away. Wildlife rangers Stefanus Ganuseb, 42, and Fritz Hoeb, 45, are patrolling on foot, equipped with binoculars and a camera. And accompanied by an armed policeman. Then they discover the young male rhino named Arthur on a distant crest. The team checks the direction of the wind so that ...

LOS ANGELES — The stalactites and stalagmites of Sequoia National Park’s Crystal Cave, a sprawling subterranean wonder that’s been closed for four years, will be accessible again this summer. But to get in during the open season of May 23 through Sept. 7, you’ll need tickets, which are available now. Visitors will walk through the cave on 50-minute guided group tours, inspecting mineral ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law wore white gowns to my wedding. Their actions were so obvious that guests commented on it, and the DJ asked for “the real bride to please stand up.”

When Aspire Community Theatre approached Thomas Gandy about directing a show in their 2024-25 season, they had a specific production in mind for him.

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 19, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2025 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2025, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Perfect Divorce" by Jeneva Rose (Blackstone) Last week: — 2. ...

 In early 2024, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony surveyed how to keep Van Halen current. Hagar felt “an epiphany” and said to Anthony, “It’s up to us.”

Dear Doctors: I am going to have a major abdominal surgery. My doctor says I will likely be needing strong pain medications after. My question is about opioids: How long can you take them and not get addicted? What is the best way to stop so you don’t have side effects?

Dear Annie: My partner’s mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we’re busy or focused on other things, she lashes out – often hurting those around her, including her grandchildren. She plays favorites, manipulates situations to her advantage and pulls the extended family into her drama. If anyone refuses to engage, they become a target, too.

Brennen Leigh was the first to play the Hamilton Studio Listening Room last year, and now the old-school country artist is back as a part of the troubadour trio, Wonder Women of Country.

Hold your trowels, folks. It’s still too cold out there to plant many things and the long-range weather forecast seems to be trending colder this year.

Magenta Wave will be crossing the state to bring rock to the Chameleon, alongside a few local mainstays.

Clarice Wilsey remembers very clearly the first moment she learned her father David was keeping a secret.