and ya know what, I actually AM angry that this is happening. This isn’t an Act of God. This was an entirely preventable crisis. And now we, the COMMUNITY, are yet again paying for the greed of a few. #SpokaneComplexFire
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Spokane’s Silliest Artist Co-Op we make, lend, and sell zines. we also have a lot of opinions. 319 S Cedar St, Spokane, Washington 99201 https://splatspokane.org
CdA Tribe has offered space to those displaced by the fires
More than 600 (likely homes) burned in and around Spokane County yesterday. The devastation is incomprehensible www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Wildfire in northwest Spokane destroys 640 structures
The Old Trails wildfire in northwest Spokane destroyed 640 structures Saturday, according to Cody Rohrbach, Spokane County Fire District 3 fire chief.
spokesman.com
#Spokane has more kind & caring folks in it than we (or anyone else) gives us credit for. Over the last 48 hours I have seen folks come together, put aside differences and Take Care Of Shit.
and if you haven't downloaded watch duty yet, it's free i cannot stress enough that this is the worst wildfire thing that has happened in #spokane... i think ever? i've lived here 20 years and we've never had a fire like this in residential areas before. please share resources and donate if you can
Screenshotting this from instagram because I have typed the same thing too many times today. Spokane is showing up for our neighbors. Continue to show up, this Friday, 5-8pm @ Splat
We're fucked at @splatspokane.org if something like this goes down. It doesn't matter though—the work is too important.
Melissa Gira Grant@melissagiragrant.com · 2w agoI’ve been doing some in-depth reporting on the Prairieland cases, and had to get this out first as I continue to dig: I spoke with Ana Bell, sister of Des, who it turns out co-owns and runs an indie bookstore. We talked about the case, the judge, book banning, ICE killings, and living through this:
We started a mail club! It’s really cool! You want to join! Your friends want to join! Your shut in gay uncle wants to join! www.patreon.com/SplatCo_Op?u...
Splat will always and forever celebrate the individuals and communities who have fought, sacrificed and preserved to create an America worth living in. What we WON’T celebrate is systemic colonialism, theocratic fascism, and the ongoing subjugation of citizens worldwide by the American government
hot take: you’re not bad at art, you exist in a culture that only prioritizes ‘excellence’ instead of effort.
Microsoft blaming the rising costs of computer components after spending $146 billion dollars on AI investments
It’s pretty fucking cool that Spokane has a Pride festival that’s actually focused on community connections and uplifting the actual queer community here, not just banks and rainbow colored arms dealers.
hopelessness mixed with a desire for action is a dangerous mix that will leave you running in circles arguing shit on the internet instead of actually acting. it is in your best interest to be unendingly hopeful.
We’ve seen the news coming out of Texas of the unconscionable conviction of protestors and zinesters. Here is our current statement.
love seeing everyone band together to say “fuck you” to AI in the name of saving our environment. Now go pick up litter in your neighborhood.
as an artist, it is your solemn duty to kick the shit out of imposter syndrome
Also in case anyone is wondering, the splat clowns name is Blotto McDribble.
Shout out to our creative director and sock-puppet enthusiast for finally realizing xe could log in to the bluesky account from their office computer
⛈️ NAN⚡NET ⛈️@slimecloud.bsky.social · 2mo agoIn case you're wondering: yes I took over the @splatspokane.org blue sky page and I'm using it to be a complete geek about zines and literally no one can stop me - this is what it's like to go mad with power
artists, qrp with your style range 🤙🏽
Eleanor Bick@elbdot.bsky.social · 2mo agoArtists, QRP with your style range! 🎨
90's zine discourse: Is it a zine if you sell it? 00's zine discourse: Is it a zine if you put it online? 10's zine discourse: Is it a zine if you have more than 1000 instagram followers? 20's zine discourse: Is it a zine if it doesn't actively dismantle fascism?
slowly realizing the curse of being the social media manager is Having To Be Social
House Republicans just voted to cut funding that helps millions of pregnant women, new moms, and children afford healthy food. As grocery prices skyrocket, Republicans are making it even harder by slashing funding through WIC, making it harder for families to put nutritious food on the table.
House bill rolls back food aid for pregnant women, children
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children — WIC — could lose $141 million in funding for 5.4 million children and women.
seattletimes.com
In this week's CIVICS, plus a lot more: The County Commissioners are planning to ask a state commission for permission to levy a regressive 0.1% sales tax — despite foregoing the annual property tax increase a few months ago that would have cost homeowners about $2.
🎵How could you be so HEART-less?🎵 Spokane city could decline awarding affordable housing funds this year
CIVICS: Plus, more police body cameras and TASERs for the city, a sales tax incoming at the county and County Commissioner Al French heading back to the health board.
rangemedia.co
Data centers quite literally suck the life from communities. Water, energy, land, all of it repurposed exclusively for profit rather than the people.
Splat CoOp@splatspokane.org · 2mo agoAhahahahahahahaaaaaaa no. Sign the petition to add your voice to hundreds of other Spokanites saying NO to a data center in Spokane County
Ahahahahahahahaaaaaaa no. Sign the petition to add your voice to hundreds of other Spokanites saying NO to a data center in Spokane County
Sign the Petition
Protect Spokane’s Water, Power Grid, and Aquifer — Say No to Data Centers
change.org
Last stops for now! The new additions are @splatspokane.org, Resurrection Records, Uoni Bubble Tea, 2nd Look Books, and Wishing Tree! We still have Spokane County Libraries to hit (we had a delay there), they'll arrive next week!
