Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• 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

• East Side library branch finds support in face of closure

  October 27, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The East Side Library didn’t have the best year in 2010. At one point it was listed for closure when the Spokane Public Library had to make budget cuts, because …

• Schoolchildren join ranks of library branch supporters

  November 30, 2010 in City on Page A6 Nearly 50 Spokane students got a lesson in local government Monday as they arrived at City Hall to share their disapproval of the proposed closure of the East Side Library. … 2

• Political opposites align for sake of at-risk library

  November 17, 2010 in City on Page A1 They disagree on many – perhaps most – of the major issues of the day, but Louise Chadez and Cindy Zapotocky are united on at least one: They strongly oppose … 3

• 3rd Legislative District, Position 1

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page A8 Personal: 54, Democrat. Born in Spokane. Single. No children. Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1975.

• Retirement creates opportunity in 3rd

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page A8 Speculation that Rep. Alex Wood might retire after more than a decade representing central Spokane in the state House of Representatives sparked vast interest in the seat among Democrats. After …

• 3rd Legislative District (Position 1) candidates, issues

  July 20, 2010 in City on Page A7 Personal: 54, Democrat. Born in Spokane. Single. No children. Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1975. 1

• Retirement creates opportunity in 3rd

  July 20, 2010 in City on Page A7 Speculation that Rep. Alex Wood might retire after more than a decade representing central Spokane in the state House of Representatives sparked vast interest in the seat among Democrats. After …