Lisa Leinberger

Lisa Leinberger is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Voices department. She writes about schools in Spokane Valley and the city of Cheney.

Contact Lisa

Email: lisal@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5449
Fax: 509-459-5482

Recent stories by Lisa

CV superintendent tackles funding questions

February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Almost every school district in Spokane County will ask voters to consider renewing levies on election day, Feb. 14. Central Valley Superintendent Ben Small is hosting a series of information … 3
Kopelson appointed to Liberty Lake Council

February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 The city of Liberty Lake appointed a new councilman during a special meeting Tuesday. Keith Kopelson, 46, who ran against Councilman Shane Brickner in the November election will fill position …
Dad taught Lilac Queen ‘dreams can make a difference’

January 30, 2012 in City on Page A1 Central Valley High School’s Sydnee Scofield was crowned 2012 Lilac Queen during a ceremony Sunday at the Spokane Masonic Center. Scofield was selected from a group of 14 high school … 5
Snack packs fill real need

January 28, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 There are plastic bins holding bags full of snacks in Principal Molly Carolan’s office at Opportunity Elementary School in the Central Valley School District. Some of the bags contain Cup-o-Noodles, … 1
Lilac candidates juggle tight schedule

January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 If being a member of the Lilac Royal Court is a big commitment with appearances, being a contestant for the court can be just as time-consuming. The Fab 14 – …
Hite to play CV concert

January 21, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, will present a fundraising concert for its graduation night celebrations Friday in the school theater at 7 p.m. University High School graduate …
Liberty Lake may upgrade farmers market

January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The city of Liberty Lake could see an upgrade to its current farmers market location near Appleway Boulevard and Meadowwood Lane. “It’s the center of the community,” Community Development Director …
Religion Notebook: Service will have Celtic theme

January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S7 St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St., will present a Celtic Communion service at 7 p.m. today. The service will include sung chants, Celtic prayers and music centered on …
Marchers with a message

January 14, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students at Orchard Center Elementary School in the West Valley School District learned a lesson in civil rights this week to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Friday’s …
Retired educators volunteer to assess students’ skills

January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When it comes to assessing kindergarteners’ reading skills, many schools turn to the various employees of the school – reading coaches, para-educators and more. But at smaller schools, such as …
New leaders take oath of office in Liberty Lake

January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The new Liberty Lake council held its first meeting Tuesday – and already experienced a shakeup. Newly sworn-in Mayor Steve Peterson announced that Councilman Ryan Romney, who was not in …
Religion Notebook: Fiscal, spiritual advice offered

January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave., is starting a seven-week teaching series Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Barbara Caviezel will base sermons on James W. Moore’s “You …
U-Hi principal plans to retire at end of school year

December 31, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 After 38 years in education, University High School Principal Daryl Hart has announced he will retire next December. Hart, 60, has been U-Hi principal for eight years. He will step …
Formal holiday lunch is longstanding EV tradition

December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 It’s been a tradition at East Valley High School – no one is quite sure for how long – to host a holiday lunch the last day of school before …
Valley Assembly Quilters blanket cancer patients with warmth

December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Once a week a group of women gather at Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., to quilt, discuss projects and share a devotional. But the main reason …
CV DECA students fare well in Area 11 conference

December 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The Central Valley High School DECA chapter competed Dec. 14 at Spokane Falls Community College in DECA’s Area 11 Career Development Conference. The following students qualified to compete at the …
Religion Notebook: Christmas services abound

December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S9 The Christmas season is here, and area churches are holding special services to mark the occasion. • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5810 S. Meadowlane Road, will offer family worship at …
Students get musical holiday send-off

December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The last day of school before the holidays is always exciting for students. At Centennial Middle School in the West Valley School District last week, not only did they get …
A class act: U-Hi leadership students adopt children for Christmas

December 17, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students at University High School have been thinking about what it would be like to have a Christmas without presents. If you are a little kid, this might not be …
Book bank gives teachers options

December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 There is a room on the old University High School campus stuffed with boxes of books lining the walls to the ceiling. There are also shelves arranged and organized throughout …