Publisher's Note
509 Digital Lifestyle
The Season Turns
STEVE RUSSO
April is when Spokane starts moving again. The days stretch out, parks begin filling in with color, and the city gradually shifts back outside.
You can see it everywhere. Manito Park begins drawing visitors again as the gardens wake up for the season. Patios start filling in around downtown. Baseball returns to Avista Stadium. After a long Northwest winter, April changes the city's pace.
This issue reflects that transition.
One of the most interesting shifts happening right now is inside the home. Color is returning to residential design in a meaningful way. Rich greens, deep blues, and warmer natural tones are replacing the safe neutrals that dominated interiors for years. It is showing up in cabinetry, built-ins, millwork, and architectural accents, adding character back to spaces that leaned heavily toward minimalism.
Health and wellness are evolving as well. Physician-guided medical weight loss programs using GLP-1 medications are becoming one of the most talked-about developments in modern medicine, changing how many people approach sustainable weight management.
Our local feature, Earth Day in Action: Inside the Centennial Trail Cleanup, highlights the volunteers who help care for one of the region’s most widely used outdoor spaces. Each year, community members come together to remove debris, restore sections of the trail, and protect a corridor thousands of people use throughout the year.
You will also find upcoming events, local highlights, and a seasonal recipe that fits the return of spring.
Each issue of 509 Digital Lifestyle Magazine is meant to capture a moment in the region. April marks the return of activity across Spokane, and this issue reflects the start of that season.
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The Color Revival
Grounded tones are bringing depth back to residential design
By Like Media Team
fter years dominated by restrained palettes, color is making a clear return in residential design. Rather than covering entire homes in bold tones, today’s approach introduces color with intention. Cabinetry, millwork, and architectural details are becoming the places where color appears, creating depth and contrast while keeping the rest of the home balanced.
Designers are also leaning into tones that connect naturally with materials already used in modern homes, such as wood, stone, plaster, and metal finishes. The result is a color that integrates easily into the overall design instead of competing with it.
Trending Colors in Today’s Homes
The most popular tones appearing right now are grounded and natural rather than bright or overly saturated. These colors work well with both traditional and contemporary interiors, allowing them to transition easily across kitchens, living spaces, and built-in cabinetry...
LOCAL STORY
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Earth Day in Action: Inside the Centennial Trail Cleanup
Spokane springs forward with Unveil the Trail, the Spokane River Centennial Trail’s annual Earth Day cleanup
By Taylor Shillam | Photos Provided by THE SPOKANE CENTENNIAL TRAIL
ach spring, as Spokane shakes off the last signs of winter, a celebrated local tradition brings hundreds of community members together to care for one of the region’s most treasured outdoor spaces. Unveil the Trail, the annual cleanup event along the Spokane River Centennial Trail, has become a cornerstone of the area’s Earth Day celebrations, inviting volunteers from across the community to roll up their sleeves and help prepare the 40-mile pathway for another busy year.
Organized by Friends of the Centennial Trail, Unveil the Trail is more than a cleanup day. It’s a community-wide effort that highlights the pride locals take in maintaining a trail that connects neighborhoods, parks, and scenic river stretches throughout the region.
According to Executive Director Jen Westra, the event has been part of the trail’s story from the very beginning. “Unveil the Trail is as old as the Centennial Trail itself,” Westra explains. “It’s all about giving the trail a ‘glow up’ after winter and getting it ready for a busy new year of use.”
While organizations like Washington State Parks, along with regional partners such as local cities and counties, maintain the trail year-round, the annual community cleanup gives locals the chance to contribute directly. Volunteers help pick up litter, pull weeds, remove debris, and refresh sections of the trail so it’s safe and beautiful for the millions of people who walk, run, cycle, and skate along it each year.
Over time, Unveil the Trail has grown into a major volunteer event, regularly drawing 300 to 400 participants. Many come through the trail’s Adopt-a-Mile program, where businesses and organizations take responsibility for maintaining specific sections of the pathway.
For many teams, the event doubles as a chance to build connections while giving back. Some groups arrive wearing matching shirts, while others plan a meal or gathering before or after the cleanup. Families often join in, turning the day into a shared community experience...
"It's all about giving the trail a 'glow up' after winter and getting it ready for a busy new year of use."
HEALTH & BEAUTY
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SEASONAL RECIPE
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EXPLORE SPOKANE
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Manito Park & Duncan Garden
A look at one of Spokane’s most iconic parks as spring planting begins and Duncan Garden prepares for the season ahead
BY LIKE MEDIA TEAM
As Spokane moves out of winter, Manito Park is one of the first places where the transition to spring becomes visible. Located on Spokane’s South Hill, the 90-acre park has been part of the city since 1904 and remains one of Spokane’s most visited public spaces. April marks the start of the seasonal reset, when city gardeners begin preparing beds, planting early flowers, and getting the park ready for the months ahead.
At the center of the park sits Duncan Garden, a three-acre formal garden designed in 1913 by park superintendent John Duncan. Inspired by European Renaissance gardens, the space is arranged with symmetrical walkways...
SHOP, STAY & PLAY
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Stay
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Shop, Stay, Play: Spokane in Bloom
Shopping, hotels, and places to get out around the city this April
BY LIKE MEDIA TEAM
Shop
Downtown Spokane still anchors the city’s retail scene, with a mix of national stores, independent shops, and long-running local favorites.
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River Park Square
808 W. Main Ave.
Spokane’s central shopping hub with more than 50 retailers, dining options, and a movie theater, all steps from Riverfront Park. -
Auntie’s Bookstore
402 W. Main Ave.
An independent bookstore serving Spokane since 1978, known for its strong regional selection and frequent author events. -
The General Store
2424 N. Division St.
A Spokane staple housed in a historic warehouse, offering outdoor gear, clothing, gifts, home goods, and seasonal merchandise.
Stay
Several of Spokane’s best hotels sit within a few blocks of Riverfront Park, making downtown an easy base for exploring the city.
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The Davenport Hotel
303 West North River Drive
Opened in 1914, this landmark property remains Spokane’s flagship historic hotel with restored architecture, dining, and a central downtown location. -
Hotel Indigo Spokane Downtown
110 S. Madison St.
A boutique hotel set inside a restored historic building with modern rooms and easy walkable access to Spokane’s downtown core. -
The Centennial Hotel Spokane
303 W. North River Dr.
A riverfront hotel along the Spokane River and Centennial Trail offering direct access to Riverfront Park and downtown.
Play
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From major sporting venues to live entertainment and scenic viewpoints, Spokane offers plenty to do once the day’s shopping is done.
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The Podium Powered by STCU
511 West Joe Albi Way
A modern indoor track and field facility that hosts regional and national competitions along Spokane’s north bank district. -
Spokane Comedy Club
315 W. Sprague Ave.
A downtown venue bringing nationally touring comedians to Spokane with regular shows throughout the year. -
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd.
A historic estate winery overlooking Spokane Valley known for tastings, seasonal live music, and sweeping views of the surrounding hills.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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The New Era of Medical
Weight Loss
How GLP-1 medications and physician-guided programs are reshaping sustainable weight management and metabolic health
BY LIKE MEDIA TEAM
or decades, weight loss advice followed a predictable formula: eat less, move more, repeat. While lifestyle habits still matter, advances in medical research have clarified that weight regulation is far more complex than simple calorie math would suggest. Hormones, metabolic signaling, insulin response, and appetite regulation all play critical roles. Today, a new category of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists is reshaping how physicians approach long-term weight management.
GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone naturally produced in the gut. After eating, it signals the brain that the body is full, slows stomach emptying, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Researchers studying diabetes treatments discovered that medications mimicking this hormone could significantly improve glucose control. What became clear during clinical trials was that these medications also produced meaningful and sustained weight loss.
That discovery changed the trajectory of obesity medicine...
