Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• 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

• Chase nominations sought

  October 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S8 The Chase Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 2012 Chase Youth Awards. The Chase Youth Awards highlight strengths of character valued by the community including community involvement, courage, creativity, …

• Region’s youths honored

  March 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The annual Chase Youth Awards were presented Sunday evening, honoring achievements of youths in the community. Here is a list of Spokane Valley winners.

• Region’s best, brightest receive Chase Youth Awards

  March 14, 2011 in City on Page A6 Children and teenagers from throughout the region were honored for their achievements Sunday at the Chase Youth Awards. The annual ceremony, named for former Spokane Mayor Jim Chase, spotlights the …

• Spokane youths honored for service at Chase awards

    March 12, 2010 in City on Page A7 One is so dedicated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation that he asked for charity donations instead of birthday presents. Another can perform everything from classical ballet to gymnastics and break dancing. 2

• City Council continues support for region’s youth

  January 14, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Supporters and staff at the Chase Youth Commission and the Youth Department drew a huge sigh of relief just before Christmas, when the Spokane City Council approved Mayor Mary Verner’s … 1

• Two Chase Awards found to be phony

  April 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 The Chase Youth Awards have honored young people of achievement and integrity for 23 years. But one of this year’s winners, “Pete Hazel,” doesn’t exist. Another, a Rogers High School …

• Youth awards fall victim to apparent hoax

  April 3, 2009 in City One of the winners of this year’s Chase Youth Awards doesn’t exist. Another was honored based on largely fictionalized story. Now, organizers of the annual youth recognition program are looking …

• Chase Youth Awards honor local leaders

  April 2, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N10 The Chase Youth Awards were presented March 26, and several North Side and north Spokane County students received awards for citizenship, community service, courage, creativity, diversity, leadership, personal achievement and …

• Students subdue stereotypes

  March 27, 2009 in City on Page A1 Students at M.E.A.D. Alternative School know well the stereotypes some people hold against them. “They think it’s only a school for druggies and people who drink a lot or are …

• Kids making a difference

  March 26, 2009 in City They’re teaching younger students about reusable grocery bags, listening to elders tell their stories, collecting water bottles for homeless children. Thursday, the students form M.E.A.D. Alternative School were among those …