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Will Maupin

Spokane
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Covers:  Sports, college basketball, cannabis policy, cannabis, local arts and culture, local events, wineries/breweries/cideries.
College hoops writer covering the WCC since 2012 | Sports, cannabis & culture for @TheInlander | Favorite word: Boat

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Freelance journalist from Spokane who covers college basketball, cannabis and local community and culture.

Most of my work these days can be found in Spokane's alt-weekly, the Inlander, where I write the weekly cannabis section, Green Zone. During the college basketball season I also contribute weekly blogs about the Gonzaga Bulldogs, as well as a story or two in print each month. Starting in late 2022, I have been handling a story on a local winery, cidery or brewery in the food section of the…

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Spokane was a basketball town long before Hoopfest and the Zags put it on the map

Spokane was a basketball town long before Hoopfest and the Zags put it on the map

Cover story for the June 22, 2023 issue of the Inlander. Spokane is a rich basketball town with events like H…

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Natural 20 Brewing Co. brings an infusion of nerd culture to Spokane's craft beer scene with new ...

Natural 20 Brewing Co. brings an infusion of nerd culture to Spokane's craft beer scene with new ...

One of my features on local wineries, breweries and cideries for the bi-monthly magazine Health & Home. This …

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Not Just Jock Talk

Not Just Jock Talk

I sat down for an interview with former Gonzaga and NBA player Adam Morrison to talk about the podcast projec…

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Dynamic Duo

Dynamic Duo

A feature on two of the Zags star players, a senior and a freshman, published in print in the middle of the 2…

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Tokes for Shots

Tokes for Shots

An example of my weekly, 400 word Green Zone stories on cannabis for the Inlander. This one looks at Washingt…

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Essay: Just One More

Essay: Just One More

After being robbed of a normal summer in 2020, the 2021 Summer Guide issue of the Inlander featured personal …

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Summer Guide 2026: Sports

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By Will Maupin
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Everyone’s abuzz about the World Cup this summer. While games are happening just hours away in Seattle, the Lilac City is getting in on the excitement, too. Tons more summer sporting events and activities await, from rounds of low-pressure golf to major events like Hoopfest, and even that sweet spot of early-season college football when it’s warm enough to cheer on your favorite local team in just a T-shirt.
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From distillate and disposable to resin or rosin, here’s everything you need to know about finding the perfect vape

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By Will Maupin
| Inlander Verified
Whichever vape you choose, be careful not to lose it in the couch. Young Kwak photo On the surface, one vape might not seem much different from another. They all use electricity to heat an infused liquid, producing a vapor that is inhaled by the consumer. In reality, with hundreds of vapes on the market, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In the world of cannabis, there may not be a category of product as broad as vapes.
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Washington launches training on health risks surrounding high-potency cannabis products

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By Will Maupin
| Inlander Verified
Last Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Narrow By Date -All Dates- Thursday, September 25 Friday, September 26 Saturday, September 27 Sunday, September 28 Monday, September 29 Tuesday, September 30 Wednesday, October 1 Thursday, October 2 Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5 Monday, October 6 Tuesday, October 7 Wednesday, October 8 Thursday, October 9 Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 Monday, October 13 Tuesday, October 14 Wednesday, October 15...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Blogger covering the WCC back in 2012. It wasn't a true job, but I treated it as if I was a serious journalist with an active readership.

How is social media changing news?

In one particular way, it's doing harm by pulling back on editorial discretion. Fearmongering is a lot easier now than it used to be.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram. For work though, it's Twitter.
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