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• Riverfront Park master plan debuts

  May 31, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 There was one word Leroy Eadie, director of the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, repeated more than any other at last Thursday’s presentation of the Riverfront Park master plan: “draft.” … 1

• Then and Now photos: Riverfront Park

  April 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 Although explorers, traders and missionaries had traveled on horseback through the area since the early 1800s, the first white settlement at Spokane Falls was in 1871. James Glover built a … 8

• Photo: New ponderosas adorn former YMCA site

  March 22, 2012 in City on Page A5 Grove of trees also honors the late Susie Stephens: Nancy MacKerrow holds a picture of her daughter, Susie Stephens, in front of 10 newly planted ponderosa pine trees on Wednesday … 2

• Man rescued from Spokane River downtown

  January 13, 2012 in News, City Crews rescued a man from the Spokane River in Riverfront Park today. 16

• Spokane’s new mayor takes the reins

  December 31, 2011 in City on Page A1 Now all David Condon has to do is wait. After a year of researching, campaigning, debating and fundraising in what some thought was a long-shot bid to become mayor of … 5

• Drunken fight in park ends life of friend

  December 22, 2011 in City on Page A5 A Spokane man accused of killing his friend in Riverfront Park after a night of drinking told police he was so intoxicated that he didn’t realize who he was assaulting … 14

• Murder suspect says he doesn’t know how friend died

  December 21, 2011 in News, City A Spokane man accused of killing his friend in Riverfront Park told police he was so intoxicated that he didn’t realize who he was assaulting until he saw his shoes, …

• Murder arrest made in missing man’s death

  December 20, 2011 in News, City Divers have recovered a body from the Spokane River that may be that of a 21-year-old man last seen early Saturday. 11

• Clock Tower originally kept trains on time

  December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S10 Probably the best 360-degree view of the city from the downtown area is atop the 155-foot-tall Clock Tower in Riverfront Park. And pretty much the only person who gets to …

• Run will benefit Arthritis Foundation

  November 10, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The Jingle Bell Run/Walk, to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, will be Nov. 19 at Riverfront Park, from 7 to 11 a.m. Teams can get in the holiday spirit and help …

• For Pig Out in the Park organizer, it’s all about fun

  August 29, 2011 in City on Page A1 Bill Burke, 59, will oversee his 32nd Pig Out in the Park from Wednesday through Monday at Riverfront Park. This year’s Pig Out features 54 food booths, 82 bands and … 3

• Annual powwow canceled due to lack of funding

  August 20, 2011 in City on Page A7 For the first time in 22 years, the sounds of drumming and Salish voices raised in song will be silenced in Riverfront Park this August. The Spokane Falls Northwest Indian … 4

• Rare pike bites teen’s line in city

  August 16, 2011 in Outdoors, City on Page A1 While little kids were reaching for the golden ring Saturday at the Looff Carrousel, a Spokane teenager hooked the fish of his dreams just outside the door. Joe Buster rides … 14

• YMCA demolition $250,000 over budget

  August 2, 2011 in City on Page A1 The city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is more than $250,000 over budget on the demolition of the old YMCA building in Riverfront Park. But the department thinks it … 25

• Royal Fireworks Concert offer Baroque-era entertainment

  July 28, 2011 in Features on Page C1 The enduring popularity of the Royal Fireworks Concert can be summed up in three words: fireworks, fugues and free. That “free” part is certainly important, since it means that everybody …

• ‘Pony magic’ arrives at Riverfront

  July 9, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The newest attraction at Riverfront Park provides modern city kids a taste of old-fashioned country fun. Now, in addition to riding the painted ponies on the Looff Carrousel, children have …

• ‘Pony magic’ arrives at Riverfront

  July 7, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The newest attraction at Riverfront Park provides modern city kids a taste of old-fashioned country fun. Now, in addition to riding the painted ponies on the Looff Carrousel, children have … 2

• A Festive Fourth

  July 5, 2011 in City on Page A1 The Fourth of July Festival in Riverfront Park is like a big Spokane family reunion. It’s a little loud and sweaty, featuring people of all ages and ethnicities. It’s full … 2

• Spokane celebrates the Fourth

  July 4, 2011 in City The Independence Day Festival in Riverfront Park is like a big Spokane family reunion. It’s a little loud and sweaty featuring people of all ages and ethnicities. It’s full of … 5

• Clubs have taken shine to old cars for 50 years

  June 30, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 An electric car is probably not the first thing people expect to find at an antique car show, but this weekend’s International Antique Car Meet brings one to town. Starting …

• Group takes BOBfest prize

  June 30, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S2 RIVERSIDE – Twelve local bands recently competed in BOBfest 2011, Battle of the Bands, at the Clocktower Meadow in Riverfront Park. BOBfest winners include Better Than Yesterday, Ferris High School …

• We dreamed of things that were, and said ‘Y not!’

  June 24, 2011 in City on Page A5 If you were on the fence about the proposal to knock down the old YMCA building in Riverfront Park, go take a look now that it’s gone. My guess is … 13

• Face Time: Riverfront Park foreman keeps icon running, accurate

  June 20, 2011 in City on Page A1 Last month, the clock on the Great Northern Railway tower in Riverfront Park was stopped temporarily for repairs. The clock was fixed by Dave Stillman, a city fleet services foreman, … 2

• Sheriff gets $128,000 for gear

  June 8, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners gave Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich $128,223 from reserves Tuesday – about one-third of the amount he requested for equipment and software. Knezovich requested $372,631 last week, but commissioners … 10

• $1 million grant to help pay for YMCA site

  May 25, 2011 in City on Page A6 The sun was shining Tuesday on Spokane County’s Conservation Futures program if nowhere else. County commissioners learned that a grant will reduce the cost of the YMCA site in Riverfront … 1

• City tries to save Expo ’74 sculpture

  May 18, 2011 in City on Page A1 Plans to remove a sculpture created for Expo ’74 have been put on hold while city officials explore options to save it. Spokane Arts Director Karen Mobley said Tuesday that … 4

• City tries to save Expo ’74 sculpture

  May 17, 2011 Plans to remove a sculpture created for Expo ’74 have been put on hold while city officials explore options to save it. Spokane Arts Director Karen Mobley said Tuesday that … 9

• Getting There: State designing upgrades for I-90

  May 16, 2011 in City on Page A1 Big freeway improvements take so long to plan and build that state engineers have already started design work on improvements to Interstate 90 from Barker to Harvard roads even though … 1

• Spotlight: Judds kick off Northern Quest’s summer series

  May 8, 2011 in Features on Page D6 The summer concert lineup is rapidly taking shape, beginning with an impressive list of household names in the Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s new outdoor series. Here’s that lineup, announced …

• Ferris to perform comedy ‘Harvey’

  April 28, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Ferris High School Theatre Arts will perform the comedy “Harvey,” beginning Wednesday in the Ferris Auditorium at 7 p.m. Performances will also be held May 5 and 6 and May …

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