Recent stories by Jonathan

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  Inslee’s jobs plan focuses on six ‘key industry clusters’

  February 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 The likely Democratic nominee for Washington governor spent much of a campaign speech Monday unveiling his job creation plan calling for a “culture change” in Olympia. Jay Inslee, a Democratic … 5

• Inslee calls for focus on six industries

  February 6, 2012 in City Jay Inslee, a Democratic candidate for governor, said he would focus the state’s job creation efforts on six “key industry clusters” – aerospace, life sciences, military, agriculture, information technology and … 30

• From the Spokane police chief

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page A6 Interim Spokane police Chief Scott Stephens weighs in on some issues facing the department. 13

• Panel will review police policies, procedures

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page A1 To understand why the Spokane Police Department’s use-of-force training is under a microscope, consider this disconnect: Although the state’s top police trainer concluded that the fatal 2006 confrontation with unarmed … 52

• Council to tackle firefighter contract

  February 4, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane city leaders are readying for a showdown with the Spokane Firefighters Union over a three-year contract negotiated between the firefighters and former Mayor Mary Verner in the final days … 128

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  Condon to keep salary at $100K for 2012

  February 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane Mayor David Condon will hold his salary at $100,000 this year as promised, despite the recent controversy over his predecessor’s pay. But he said he will review his options … 64

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  Condon gala aids Chase foundation

  January 29, 2012 in City on Page B3 Addressing the crowd at his inaugural ball, Spokane Mayor David Condon said he will strive to be like the popular mayor who led the city when he was a boy, …

• Body cameras considered for Spokane police officers

  January 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane’s elected leaders are ready to push for the use of body cameras on police officers to record their interactions with the public. The Spokane City Council on Feb. 6 … 64

• Ex-chief justice joins police use of force panel

  January 25, 2012 in City on Page A8 A recently retired state Supreme Court justice has agreed to serve on a city commission examining how the Spokane Police Department uses force. The membership of the city’s Use of … 4

• Ignoring plow rules could result in $30 fine

  January 20, 2012 in City on Page A1 The first declared snow emergency of the winter in Spokane brings with it a new weapon in the city’s ability to enforce its winter storm parking rules: $30 parking tickets. … 20

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  City boosts funds for social service grants to nonprofits

  January 19, 2012 in City on Page A5 For more than a decade, Spokane’s political leaders have said they shared the goal of providing 1 percent of the city’s budget to social service agencies. For more than a … 10

• Council OKs sidewalk projects for tab-tax fund

  January 18, 2012 in City on Page A6 Spokane’s only tax revenue geared specifically to sidewalks won’t be diverted for street paving by the City Council’s new membership. The council last year narrowly approved a $20-per-vehicle tab tax …

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  Buyer found for huge glass pile

  January 17, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane has found a willing buyer for its giant pile of glass bottles. Since 2008, the city has been storing glass collected at the curb and from Spokane Regional Solid … 4

• Martin Luther King Jr. Way to open in spring

  January 15, 2012 in City on Page B3 Spokane’s new Martin Luther King Jr. Way won’t be complete by Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City officials had hoped the new road, which is the extension of Riverside Avenue …

• City appointees fill spots on boards, commissions

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The Spokane City Council on Monday filled positions on about 25 boards and commissions that have seats reserved for city elected leaders. Some seats are advisory or liaison positions, others …

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  Verner preceded her exit with request for back pay

  January 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 In her final days as Spokane’s mayor, Mary Verner decided that she wanted a raise. After voluntarily capping her annual pay at about $100,000 for four years – and pledging … 39

• Votes usher in new power

  January 10, 2012 in City on Page A6 There’s a new majority in town. The Spokane City Council’s new, more conservative majority flexed its muscle in its first meeting of the year on Monday when it voted 4-2 … 6

• New council already has its feathers ruffled

  January 8, 2012 in City on Page B1 The honeymoon period for the new Spokane City Council may have ended before its first regular meeting, with a debate about which council member should represent the city on the … 23

• Verner, fire union reached deal

  January 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 Former Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and the leadership of the city’s fire union tentatively agreed to a new contract in the final days of Verner’s term. But the deal still … 2

• Mayor, officials endorse Chase commission plan

  January 6, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane’s youth programs would remain independent from other nonprofit groups under a new plan that has support from Mayor David Condon. Former Mayor Mary Verner, whose 2012 budget eliminated the … 1

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  Fagan vs. McKereghan, Introduction

  November 7, 2011 in News, City Spokane City Council hopefuls Mike Fagan and Donna McKereghan explain why they think they would be the best next council member to serve District 1, which covers Northeast Spokane.

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  Hession vs. Stuckart, Tab Tax

  November 4, 2011 in News, City Former Mayor Dennis Hession and Ben Stuckart, director of Communities in Schools of Spokane County, debate the $20 annual vehicle tab tax that was approved earlier this year. Hession and …

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  Salvatori vs. Jones, Introduction

  November 4, 2011 in News, City Spokane City Council hopefuls Steve Salvatori and Joy Jones explain why they think they would be the best next council member to serve District 3, which covers Northwest Spokane.

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  Hession vs. Stuckart, Public Comment

  November 3, 2011 in News, City Former Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession and Ben Stuckart, director of Communities in Schools of Spokane County, explain how they would run meetings differently than Council President Joe Shogan if they …

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  Hession vs. Stuckart, Introduction

  November 1, 2011 in News, City Former Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession and Ben Stuckart, director of Communities in Schools of Spokane County, debate why they feel they are the best candidates to be the next Spokane … 1