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• Changes to noise ordinance could alter city’s soundscape

  May 13, 2012 in City on Page B1 Late last year, a violinist began showing up in front of River Park Square. He played popular music that could be heard at least a block away and often drew … 14

• Spokane police arrest ‘prolific graffiti tagger’

  March 14, 2012 in City Spokane police arrested a man they say is a “prolific graffiti tagger” believed to have caused property damage throughout the city and county in excess of $50,000. 33

• Japanese-American men tour very different downtown

  January 29, 2012 in Features on Page D1 Ken Kato, and Dave Heyamoto, both 62, grew up in downtown Spokane in the 1950s and early ’60s. Kato’s family lived in a now-torn down building directly across from the … 8

• Here’s the Dirt: Love crepes? This is for you

  January 15, 2012 in Business on Page E1 Judie and Ryan Sowards are leasing a downtown Spokane storefront for a new Euro-styled creperie called Beignets, in the Crescent Building.

• Photos: P.M Jacoy’s, downtown fixture for more than century

  July 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 P.M. Jacoy’s, a well-known seller of cigars, sporting-event tickets, magazines, books and the largest selection of out-of-town newspapers in Spokane, was opened in 1897 by Peter M. Jacoy. Originally named … 2

• Spokane Public Market opens

  June 8, 2011 in Food on Page C1 After 20 years of planning and months of construction, the Spokane Public Market became a reality Thursday offering a year-round home to dozens of farmers, food purveyors and artisans. Despite …

• Anti-noise plan deserves a hearing

  May 20, 2011 in City How loud do you like your amplified blues harmonica? That’s the real question underlying the proposal to change Spokane Municipal Code 10.08.020. 33

• Local architect Cloninger, firm founder, dies at 66

  December 7, 2010 in Business on Page A8 Glen A. Cloninger, one of Spokane’s most active architects, died Sunday at the age of 66. Family members said Cloninger died of complications following a minor medical procedure. 1

• Morning traffic heavy in downtown Spokane

  August 17, 2010 in City Traffic in downtown Spokane was clogging streets this morning as a larger number of vehicles were coming into the city for two big events along with holdups because of construction … 22

• Tour highlights Spokane history

    April 15, 2010 in City on Page A5 The historic buildings of downtown Spokane hold a rich history that few people get the chance to hear. Maggie Cahalan said she grew up in their midst yet knows little … 1

• Liquor sales restricted in downtown Spokane

    April 8, 2010 in City on Page A6 Thirty-two low-cost, high-alcohol beers and wines can no longer be sold in downtown Spokane beginning May 15. The state Liquor Control Board Wednesday approved a Spokane city request to establish … 5

• For parade, we’re all a wee bit Irish

    March 13, 2010 in City Spring hasn’t sprung yet, but there was plenty of green sprouting in Spokane Saturday as thousands of people crowded downtown for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 1

• Spokane council members not keen on YMCA options

    March 10, 2010 in City on Page A1 Spokane City Council members are poised to reject Spokane County’s offer to buy the vacant Riverfront Park YMCA, a decision that could force the city to sell parkland or raise … 18

• Historic merit up for debate

    February 22, 2010 in City on Page A1 A new battle over the former YMCA pits the building’s history against the natural and cultural history of the island on which it sits and the adjacent Spokane Falls. In … 18

• Deadlines near on YMCA’s fate

      February 21, 2010 in City on Page A1 Almost a half-century after David Rodgers turned a shovel of dirt to commemorate construction of a new downtown YMCA, he considers the decision to build the Y along the shore … 12

• Free downtown Spokane carriage rides start Friday

  November 25, 2009 in City Free holiday horse and carriage rides for downtown shoppers begin Friday and continue through Christmas Eve.

• Stores strategize in light of last year’s difficult holiday season

  November 20, 2009 in City on Page A1 Retailers across the region have just one wish: Whatever else happens, please spare us a winter like last year. Consumers are still in a cautious state of mind, but store … 1

• Her daughter’s legacy takes firm root

  November 18, 2009 in City on Page A5 Abe Lincoln got some company Tuesday. Three European hornbeam trees were planted in a triangular traffic island at Main Avenue and Monroe Street where a statue of Lincoln stands.

• Spokane woman’s memorial to daughter grows anew

  November 17, 2009 in City Abe Lincoln got some company Monday. Three new European hornbeam trees were planted in a triangular traffic island holding Spokane’s Lincoln statute at Main Avenue and Monroe Street. 1

• Power restored in downtown Spokane

  November 5, 2009 in City Electrical power has been restored in downtown Spokane after a 3:40 p.m. outage interrupted service to traffic lights and major buildings for about an hour. 2

• City could sell YMCA

  June 20, 2009 in City on Page B1 The Spokane City Council is poised to buy the YMCA property in Riverfront Park on Monday, but that’s no guarantee of public ownership. A majority of council members said this …

• Lilac procession draws droves

  May 17, 2009 in City on Page B1 Mary Hall claimed her spot for the 71st annual Spokane Lilac Parade on Saturday afternoon so her grandchildren would have a front-row seat. But grandma and the kids got more …

• Luxury log building company has a deal on two structures

  May 15, 2009 in Business on Page A14 Two almost-complete luxury log buildings in North Idaho are sitting in the yard at Edgewood Log Structures, and company owner Brian Schafer has a deal for anyone who will take …

• Homeland Security to combine offices

  May 7, 2009 in Business on Page A10 Spokane’s Homeland Security department will consolidate 30 of its workers from three downtown offices into a single building on the north side of the Spokane River. The move is part …

• Spring Barrel Tasting

  May 6, 2009 in Features on Page C1 There’s no need for a long road trip to taste wine made from fruit in the state’s best growing regions. Spokane winemakers are bringing grapes from the Columbia Valley, Yakima …

• Hotel project could resume in June

  April 23, 2009 in Business on Page A5 The co-owner of a stalled hotel project in downtown Spokane said Wednesday she hopes work can resume by June on the corner of Third Avenue and Division Street. Rita Santillanes …

• Hotel financing evaporates after church demolished

  April 22, 2009 in News, Business The co-owner of a stalled hotel project in downtown Spokane said Wednesday she hopes work can resume by June at the site on the corner of Third Avenue and Division …

• Anticipation grows for downtown co-op

  April 19, 2009 in Features on Page D3 If you haven’t heard about Main Market Co-op yet, you need to know that something exciting is coming to downtown Spokane this fall. This member-owned co-op is under construction at …

• Our View: Private development of YMCA site remains sound

  April 19, 2009 in Opinion on Page B10 As recently as last summer, one scenario for Spokane’s 42-year-old YMCA building envisioned its existence and continued use for 15 to 20 more years. That was expected to be a …

• Our View: Plan to buy unwise, a poor fit for conservation fund

  March 29, 2009 in Opinion on Page B8 When YMCA leaders broke ground for their building on Havermale Island more than 46 years ago, Y president (and later Spokane mayor) David H. Rodgers proclaimed it “part of the … 3

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