| Publication | Name and Description | Rank | Year |
| Travel + Leisure | America's Best Carousels | #6 | 2012 |
| Kiplinger.com | 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates | #5 | 2012 |
| Wine Business Monthly | Barrister Winery - Top 10 Hot Small Brands in the Country | #9 | 2012 |
| Livibility.com | Top 10 Winter Cities | #8 | 2011 |
| America's Promise Alliance and ING | 100 Best Communities for Young People | N/A | 2011 |
| CNNMoney.com | 25 Best Places to Retire | #19 | 2011 |
| MarketWatch.com | The 10 Best Minor League Sports Markets | #10 | 2011 |
| U.S. News and World Report | Ten Best Places to Downsize in Retirement | N/A | 2011 |
| League of American Bicyclists | Most Bicyclist Friendly Cities - Spokane | Bronze | 2010 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Tree City USA - 7th Year in a Row | N/A | 2010 |
| America's Promise Alliance and ING | 100 Best Communities for Young People | N/A | 2010 |
| Parenting Magazine | Best Cities 2010: Spokane, WA | #7 | 2010 |
| League of American Bicyclists | Washington - Most Bike Friendly State | #1 | 2009 |
| RelocateAmerica.com | America's Top 100 Places to Live for 2009 | N/A | 2009 |
| American Cowboy Magazine | 20 Best Places to Live The West | N/A | 2009 |
| Business Facilities Magazine | #4 Greenest State, #6 Biotech Venture Capital Investments, #7 Most Educated Workforce, #8 Top Manufacturing Momentum | N/A | 2008 |
| America's Promise Alliance | 100 Best Communities for Young People | N/A | 2008 |
| Country Home Magazine | Best Green Cities | #37 | 2008 |
| Forbes Magazine | Best Places for Business and Careers | #9 | 2008 |
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