List of people from Spokane, Washington

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This is a list of people from Spokane, Washington. The list includes individuals who were born in or lived in the city. A person who lives in or comes from Spokane, Washington, is known as a Spokanite.

Authors

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Chefs and restaurateurs

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Comedians

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Convicted criminals

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Film, stage and television industry

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Artists

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Journalists

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Musicians

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Politicians

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Civic
Federal
State

Science and technology

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Sports

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Auto racing
Baseball
Basketball
Billiards
Boxing
Hockey
Extreme sports
Football
Mixed martial arts
  • Michael Chiesa, Ultimate Fighter winner and current UFC lightweight
  • Julianna Peña, Ultimate Fighter winner and current UFC women's bantamweight champion[8]
  • Sam Sicilia, Ultimate Fighter alumnus and former UFC featherweight
  • Brady Hiestand, Ultimate Fighter finalist and current UFC bantamweight[9]
Rowing
Soccer
Tennis
Track and field

Early Spokane notable residents

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Native Americans
  • Chief Garry, one of the Spokane tribes' most prominent and influential leaders during the shift from indigenous to European-American control of their land
Military

Crime

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Other

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References

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  1. ^ "The socially correct pizza". heartlandstories.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  2. ^ Overstreet, Audrey (July 21, 2018). "Sister Paula Turnbull, artist behind many of Spokane's most iconic works, dies at 97". The Spokesman-Review.
  3. ^ Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International encyclopedia of women composers. 2: Sai - Zyb, Appendices (2. ed., revised and enl ed.). New York: Books & Music. pp. 614–615. ISBN 978-0-9617485-1-7.
  4. ^ "Album Review: Tairrie B – Feminenergy". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  5. ^ Tairrie B. – Nasty Woman (Grandmixer GMS Remix) (2021, 320 kbps, File), retrieved 2022-01-13
  6. ^ Magazine, Pump It Up (2021-01-01). "Interview With GrandMixer GMS". Reach For The Stars While Standing On Earth!. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  7. ^ BraveWords. "MY RUIN Vocalist TAIRRIE B. MURPHY Releases New Solo Hip Hop Album For Free / Pay What You Want Download". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  8. ^ "Current and all-time UFC champions". ESPN.com. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  9. ^ "Brady Hiestand | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.

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