Recent stories by Jody

• More seeking property tax exemptions

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page B1 When Rose Fanger reached retirement age, the Spokane resident began looking for ways to save. “It’s scary going on a fixed income,” she said. 24

• Residents weigh in on criteria for next schools chief

  February 3, 2012 in City on Page A6 Only 24 Spokane residents attended two community forums to express their opinion about the desired qualities of the next Spokane Public Schools superintendent. Nevertheless, the two recruiters hired by the … 2

• School move lawsuit tossed

  February 1, 2012 in City on Page A5 A lawsuit that South Hill neighbors hoped would prevent the move of Jefferson Elementary School has been thrown out. The case was dismissed by Spokane County Superior Court Judge Gregory … 2

• District seeks input on new Spokane schools chief

  January 31, 2012 in City on Page A1 While area leaders suggest a variety of traits are needed in the next head of Spokane Public Schools, they all agree that the new superintendent must have one characteristic in … 14

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  College’s rising cost steering students to private, smaller institutions

  January 29, 2012 in City on Page A1 Demetrius Dennis shopped carefully to find the best college education for the lowest price. “I reviewed the departments, programs offered and cost of tuition,” said Dennis, 34. “Financing contributed at … 34

• School levies in voters’ hands

  January 27, 2012 in City on Page A5 All but two school districts in Spokane County have a levy on ballots that are going out today for a Feb. 14 vote. The local tax replaces current maintenance and … 16

• Spokane Police busy overnight

  January 22, 2012 in News Spokane Police were busy Saturday night and this morning investigating an attempted murder, a double shooting, a man accused of voyeurism at Girl Scouts of America and a hit-and-run crash … 4

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  Science grant to help women

  January 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 A National Science Foundation grant recently awarded to Gonzaga University is aimed at bringing more women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers, often called the STEM fields. The nearly … 1

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  Whitworth students inspiring others to pursue college

  January 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 Many high school kids dream of college, but not all students know how to get there – or whether it’s even a possibility for them. Four Whitworth University students decided … 16

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  Districts will ask voters to help support hundreds of jobs

  January 9, 2012 in City on Page A1 School levies are often associated with K-12 programs, such as sports, art and music. But the community-supported portion of a school district’s budget – a local tax – also helps … 59

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  INHS to offer paramedic course

  January 7, 2012 in City on Page A1 Inland Northwest Health Services will begin offering a paramedic training program in March, filling a gap left after Spokane Community College stopped offering those courses for budgetary reasons. Since SCC … 5

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  Graduate who sought Obama speech thrives at Whitworth

  December 26, 2011 in City on Page A1 The Bridgeport High School graduate spent last spring in the spotlight when her senior class earned national attention as one of three finalists vying to have President Barack Obama as … 8

• Schools chief search to begin

  December 24, 2011 in City on Page A7 A national search for a new Spokane Public Schools superintendent will start after the holidays, school officials announced Thursday. The school board’s decision comes just one week after Nancy Stowell … 1

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  Ironclad friendship

  December 17, 2011 in City on Page B1 Earlier this year, three Lewis and Clark High School seniors noticed too many students were sitting alone, friendless during lunch. “We thought how sad it would be to sit alone,” … 4

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  Stowell’s tenure held challenges

  December 16, 2011 in City on Page A1 During her final six months as Spokane Public Schools superintendent, Nancy Stowell plans to write a retirement wish list on a big piece of paper that will hang on the … 11

• District investigating Ferris political debate

  December 15, 2011 in City on Page A5 An October debate for school board and mayoral candidates at Ferris High School was promoted as student-led and -run, from start to finish. But few, if any, of the questions … 31

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  Bus crash raises policy questions

  December 13, 2011 in City on Page A5 When 11-year-old Mavrick Benoscek came home after school complaining of a headache in September, he told his mother he probably got it from the bus crash. That was news to … 3

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  Youth clothing bank opens

  December 9, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane teen Cassiady Lenhert owned only one pair of shoes, a couple of T-shirts, a few pairs of pants and a sweatshirt. She said she was thrilled to learn about …

• West Valley’s truancy board a model program

  December 8, 2011 in City on Page A1 Bored with his West Valley High School classes, Harrison Calligan thought skipping school with friends might be more challenging. The teen figured out how to block the school’s numbers from … 1

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  Serving those who serve

  November 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 Hundreds of Fairchild Air Force Base airmen unable to go home for the Thanksgiving holiday celebrated with a different family Thursday – their military compatriots. “It’s not family, but it’s …

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