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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Japanese matchbox labels advertising bike shops ca. 1920s-1940s

Four matchbox labels, all featuring simple illustrations of a woman riding a bicycle, plus a lot of Japanese characters, presumably giving details about the bike shop each is advertising.

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Lauren @lpangborn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

STA CEO @pedestrianman.bsky.social moving his own office to the plaza sends such a wonderfully positive statement about the building and its location downtown to those who decry both. Another great example of Karl leading from the front. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

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From the Spokane community on Reddit: Getting there: Spokane Transit Authority to remodel downtown Plaza.

Explore this post and more from the Spokane community

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 02/09/2026

Did a quick loop around People's Park where a fire burned in July. my.spokanecity.org/fire/news/20...

A mountain bike leaned against a burned tree and surrounded by burned ground.

A single track trail divides burned ground.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 25/08/2026

Rode my bike past the nearly complete pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will bring the Children of the Sun Trail across the Spokane River near Spokane Community College.

A partially finished concrete and steel bridge seen from the south end. There are cones and tape and no railings yet.

A concrete and steel bridge over a river. It runs parallel to a highway bridge to the west.

Another angle of the concrete and steel bridge which shows the stairs leading from the street below up to the bridge.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 15/08/2026

While taking the dogs out this morning I noticed a Leopard Slug exploring a crack in the cement. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limax_m...

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 11/08/2026

Found a large culvert on today's bike ride.

A mountain bike viewed from the side in a large culvert with trees visible through the other end.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 01/08/2026

Old Trails Fire in Spokane.

Large clouds of smoke from a wildfire seen from a distance.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 29/07/2026

A work-in-progress mural in downtown Spokane located on W Railroad Alley between Jefferson and Madison streets and featuring some of the city's classic signage past and present.

A painted mural on the side of a building facing an alley. It features some classic Spokane signage including the Ming Wah Restaurant, White Elephant, The Shack Restaurant, and the Otis Hotel.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 26/07/2026

A white-tailed doe I encountered today.

A deer standing in grass next to a line of trees.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 25/07/2026

STA CEO Karl Otterstrom @pedestrianman.bsky.social answers some questions from the public on transit agency operations, funding, and project planning. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyy0...

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STA Voices • Karl Shares How Public Transit Works

YouTube video by Spokane Transit

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 20/07/2026

A mellow Monday morning moment next to the Spokane River on today's bike ride. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jxw...

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Mellow Monday Morning

YouTube video by Matthew Callier

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 18/07/2026

A tiny DVD/VHS library we saw today.

A television on a pole next to the road with a sign that reads "One Block Buster". It has been painted orange and the screen, which is also a door, is green.

A view of the television with the door open. Inside is a small collection of DVDs and one VHS tape.

A close up of the DVDs and VHS tape. A "Be kind rewind" message has been written on the back of the box with a smily face.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 18/07/2026

A flyer for a Punk Rock Flea Market in downtown Spokane August 7th through 9th. punkrockfleamarketspokane.com

A flyer on a street post. It has a graphic of a flea with a mohawk wearing a spiky leather jacket along with the words "Punk rock flea market Spokane. Three days of makers, music, merch, and mayhem. August 7th to 9th, 2026. At the former Rite Aid in the legendary Parkade. All ages. One dollar admission. No fascists!"

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 14/07/2026

Saw what I think is a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk on the bike ride this morning. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tai...

A hawk stands in a grass field with one leg extended forward.

A hawk sitting on top of a light pole with pine tree branches in the background.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 12/07/2026

Two skunks visited our backyard last night.

Two skunks in a yard with a wooden fence and a small tree.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 11/07/2026

Pretty cool that Northwest Cricket League matches like today's in Underhill Park between the Spokane Spartans and Southside Hawks have live scorecards: www.nwcl.org/NWCL/viewSco...

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Kirk Hovenkotter @kirkhovenkotter.com · 06/07/2026

Transit is on the ballot in Spokane on August 4th. Want to keep transit strong in the Lilac City for another 20 years? Donate or sign up to phone-bank at yesforbuses.org

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 04/07/2026

Spokane's investment in a disc golf course in Liberty Park has been such a success. I ride my bike past it often and every time I see multiple groups enjoying it.

A disc golf basket in a field with a stone drinking fountain and various trees in the background. A paved path curves in an S to the side of the field.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 02/07/2026

While walking in Duncan Garden today we spotted a tiny rock painting someone left among the flowers. my.spokanecity.org/parks/garden...

A rock sits in a garden bed under light pink flowers. The rock has been painted to depict a little garden scene with various flowers surrounded by green grass and a blue sky.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 29/06/2026

We went to the "Iron & Honor" exhibit at Spokane's Museum of Arts and Culture and saw amazing pieces of art, armor, and weaponry. www.northwestmuseum.org/exhibitions/...

A large vertical banner hanging on the exterior wall of a museum. It features a shiny silver suit of armor from the waistline up. The words on the banner read "Iron and Honor, the art of knighthood. June 20th through October 11th 2026." A cement planter with various flowers of differing colors sits in front of the banner.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 20/06/2026

I think it's a good thing that the CEO of Spokane Transit is such a regular user of our public transportation system.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 20/06/2026

Twelve pairs of shoes hanging from power lines.

Twelve pairs of shoes hang from power lines.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 15/06/2026

Art seen in Hillyard today.

Art on a garage door depicting a strutting man in a blue suit and large leather shoes along with the words Keep on Truckin' in the style of Robert Crumb. A sign with the word Hilly sits above the garage door, perhaps at one point it said Hillyard.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 15/06/2026

A lock on the footbridge over I-90 in East Central Spokane.

In the foreground a padlock is attached to a chain link fence. In the background vehicles pass underneath on a highway and the sun shines brightly overhead. In the lower left corner the inside of the camera is slightly visible reflecting off the inside of the lens.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 07/06/2026

Four recent animal photos.

A bird and a plane flying overhead against an overcast sky.

A black cat lazing on a porch railing with one leg dangling down.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 03/06/2026

Some cycling YouTube channels I enjoy: Slow Commute Club: www.youtube.com/@slow_commut... Bike Breath: www.youtube.com/@bike.breath Path Less Pedaled: www.youtube.com/@PathLessPed... Terry B: www.youtube.com/@TerryB

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Slow Commute Club

hello, i'm elsie. welcome to the slow commute club. ~ hello.elsieclare@gmail.com ~ buymeacoffee.com/elsie_slowcommuteclub urban planner x bike enuthistast x nice things lover in Naarm (Melbourne), ...

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 06/05/2026

Was out in the yard when I heard a rapid metallic sound. Turned out to be this Woodpecker (Red-shafted Northern Flicker) up on a lamppost.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 02/05/2026

The Spokane Spartans cricket team is playing a home game against the Olympic Titans from Kenmore Washington today in Underhill Park. Scorecard: www.nwcl.org/NWCL/viewSco...

Cricket players look up to a fly ball hit out of frame. The striker is running.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 26/04/2026

Sir Bart, who watches over our chickens.

A regal black cat with long hair sits on a utility box.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 10/04/2026

Some art in Hillyard.

A mural on the side of a building. A large pink water lily fills the center and is flanked by pixel art coy on either side.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 10/04/2026

Just heard the ice cream truck for the first time this year.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 05/04/2026

Beautiful day for a bike ride.

A mountain bike seen from the side in front of a pond. There are trees in the pond and a little haze above the water.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 03/04/2026

Spokane sunset showing off.

An orange sunset is viewed through trees around a large park. A light pole is in the foreground.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 25/02/2026

Out on a walk I passed a fenced yard with a german shepherd. He was carrying a big red ball in his mouth and when he saw me he stood up on the fence and dropped the ball over and looked at me. I picked up the ball and threw it into the yard for him to chase. That was the best part of the walk. 🤾🏻‍♂️ 🐕

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 02/12/2025

Rode the bike in the snow this morning.

A mountain bike in the snow with snow-covered trees in the background.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 01/11/2025

Was in the thrift store when I saw this print of Mountain Glory by Amadeo Boroni which has been modified by an unknown artist.

A painting of a mountain valley with a stream running through the center and mountains in the background. A couple houses sit on either side of the stream. White, ghost-like creatures have been added to the painting and are very large compared to the house.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 27/09/2025

A hazy Spokane River viewed from Vision Point today.

A river surrounded by hills covered in trees, shrubs, and grasses. The ground is very dry. The sun shines through cirrus clouds and haze from wildfires.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 20/09/2025

We passed by what has been an empty restaurant building near us for a while and a new Ethiopian place is opening in the space soon. Three Little Birds Cafe will serve Ethiopian fusion cuisine along with espresso and ice cream. Located at 6115 E Trent Ave.

A sign for a restaurant called Three Little Birds Cafe with three bird illustrations. Beneath that is a sign with the word Ethiopian. Beneath that is a sign that reads traditional and fusion cuisine, espresso and Ethiopian coffee, and ice cream treats, each with a photo example.

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Mattle @mattle.wtf · 20/09/2025

Visited the newish Hillyard Bicycle today. They opened in March and the building it's located in has a great mural from Emma Noyes. www.hillyardspokane.org/businesses-1... www.hillyardspokane.org/murals/emma-...