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We're through.

Four years ago, a group of young Spokesman-Review staffers assembled in a conference room. Their goal was to transform the paper’s weekly entertainment section into something new and vibrant that would better capture Spokane’s evolving cultural energy. On May 14, 2004, the debut issue of 7 appeared.

A lot has changed over the years. Nightclubs have opened, closed, changed names and in some cases, cleaned up their restrooms before changing their names and closing again. Innovative chefs have helped local foodies realize that there’s life beyond seared ahi. The High Holies have come and gone. And we at 7 have been doing our best over the years to help keep you in the loop.

Unfortunately, recent staff cuts have made it more difficult to continue that mission.