David Wasson

Recent stories by David

• Guard unit joins Canada training

  May 21, 2013 in City on Page A5 The first of two convoys from the Washington National Guard’s Spokane-based 1041st Transportation Company rolled into Canada over the weekend for an international training exercise designed to help improve overall … 2

• Skyfest 2013 canceled after sequester

  March 5, 2013 in City on Page A1 The return of Skyfest will have to wait. Fairchild Air Force Base, which had planned to revive the popular air show this year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of … 18

• Federal cuts doom Skyfest air show revival

  March 4, 2013 in City The Thunderbirds precision flying team has canceled its Spokane appearances in May, citing budget cuts that likely will doom what was supposed to be the return of the popular SkyFest … 32

• Farewell tour

  February 20, 2013 in City on Page A1 Kevin O’Grady was the kind of guy who was never late. “If he told you he’d pick you up at 5 o’clock, he’d get there by 4:59,” the Air Force … 1

• City leader wants state to outlaw studded tires

  November 10, 2012 in City on Page A1 This would be the last winter you could use studded snow tires if Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart and others have their way. Frustrated with the millions of dollars … 56

• Boeing looks south of border

  October 27, 2012 in City on Page A8 The Inland Northwest’s push to expand its growing aerospace industry is dealing with an unexpected obstacle. Boeing Co. 12

• Fairchild commander hopes to revive air show

  August 14, 2012 in City on Page A5 The new commander at Fairchild Air Force Base wants to expand military partnerships with Air National Guard units and, with any luck, revive the popular SkyFest air show next year. … 1

• Washington ready to select its winners

  July 28, 2012 in City on Page A6 Dozens of candidates seeking everything from congressional and legislative seats to judicial and county commission posts are vying for the chance to advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Which …

• GOP kicks off states’ caucuses

  March 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 Today is caucus day for Washington Republicans. The ballot is a straw poll that provides a picture of where Republicans stand as they enter their caucuses. 24

• Leaders promote Fairchild as ideal site for new tankers

  December 15, 2011 in City on Page A5 A major lobbying push is under way for Fairchild Air Force Base to receive the first of the next-generation aerial refueling tankers. Washington’s congressional delegation, along with state and legislative … 1

• Fairchild Air Force base sends crews, tankers to Libya

  March 23, 2011 in City on Page A12 Fairchild Air Force Base is sending seven aerial refueling tankers and about 100 crew members to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. Five of its KC-135 Stratotankers left over … 2

• Work relocates Fairchild tankers

  January 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 Don’t be surprised to see U.S. Air Force jets sharing the runway at Spokane International Airport. Eight aerial refueling tankers will be temporarily based at Spokane International this year while …

• For fuel, cargo and transport, troops rely on crews at Manas

    October 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 MANAS TRANSIT CENTER, Kyrgyzstan – The slight evening drizzle had turned to a steady twilight rain, but Airman 1st Class Dustin Harder continued digging into the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker’s …

• Kyrgyzstan’s uncertain future looms over fate of U.S. air base

    October 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 MANAS TRANSIT CENTER, Kyrgyzstan – Taking advantage of an invitation to tour this small U.S. air base as a friend of a civilian Kyrgyz national who works here, tobacco producer … 7

• Fairchild airmen deliver aid, forge relationships at preschool

  October 21, 2010 in City on Page A1 VASILIEVKA, Kyrgyzstan – The youngsters at Solnyshko preschool in this impoverished village near the border of Kazakhstan were excited to see the American men and women from the nearby air … 14

• Fairchild airmen refuel fighters high above Afghanistan

  October 19, 2010 in City on Page A1 SOMEWHERE OVER AFGHANISTAN – Staff Sgt. Aaron McLaughlin eased the KC-135’s fuel boom toward the fully armed fighter jet pushing up beneath the tanker’s tail. Within moments the two aircraft … 6

• Warmer, wetter day ahead

  December 3, 2007 in City on Page A5 Break out the galoshes. Warm winds are expected to push daytime temperatures across Spokane and Coeur d’Alene into the low 40s today, replacing recent snowfall with widespread rain and drizzle, …