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• Convention Center expansion measure passing

  April 18, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane County voters on Tuesday appeared to approve a ballot measure to expand the Spokane Convention Center and add more seats to the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Measure 1 had … 33

• Voters say yes to Convention Center expansion

  April 17, 2012 in City, Idaho Spokane County voters on Tuesday appeared to be approving a ballot measure to expand the Spokane Convention Center and add more seats to the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. 10

• Mailer for Measure 1 may have violated law, PDC says

  April 4, 2012 in City on Page A5 The taxpayer-supported Spokane Public Facilities District may have violated campaign rules last month when it sent voters a newsletter depicting passage of a tax measure as “necessary” and “critical.” Although … 17

• Measure 1 campaign pulls McLaughlin ad

  March 28, 2012 in City on Page A5 The campaign to extend taxes to pay for the expansion of the Spokane Convention Center and Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena has pulled a TV ad featuring Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy … 5

• Paul decries government ‘busybodies’

  March 3, 2012 in City on Page A5 Ron Paul, making a return visit to Spokane in advance of today’s Republican precinct caucuses, showed again Friday that he continues to enjoy strong support across the Inland Northwest. Paul … 2

• County may add fairgrounds to PFD ballot

  January 12, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commissioners said Wednesday they might want a piece of the action when voters are asked for money to expand the existing Convention Center and add seats to the … 4

• Former meth addict found new beginning at mission, in kitchen


  November 24, 2011 in City on Page A1 Few people have more to give thanks for than Kimmi Halbrook, who served up a heaping helping of gratitude with every plate she prepared at the annual Union Gospel Mission … 3

• Spotlight: ‘Norman’ a hit with critics

  October 30, 2011 in Features on Page D6 The positive reviews continue to pile up for the Spokane-filmed coming-of-age movie “Norman,” which extends its run this week at the River Park Square AMC. The film-review compilation site Rotten … 3

• Spotlight: Martin, Lang, Moody Blues highlight bookings

  March 27, 2011 in Features on Page D7 We have a solid list of new concert bookings to announce: • Steve Martin and his banjo act, July 22, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox – This …

• Convention center expansion hinges on tax vote

    February 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 Five years after opening a new convention center, the Spokane Public Facilities District is readying plans to ask voters for a $65 million expansion. The proposal would add more than … 38

• Facilities district seeks $65 million expansion

    February 22, 2011 in News, City Five years after opening a new convention center, the Spokane Public Facilities District is readying plans to ask voters for a $65 million expansion. 17

• Volleyball tournament a big draw

  March 20, 2010 in City Spokane sports fan had a tough choice this weekend: spike or dunk. In addition to the much-touted NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Spokane played host to the Pacific Northwest Qualifier, a …

• Shenanigan’s restaurant sold

  March 16, 2010 in Business on Page A7 Downtown Spokane eatery C.I. Shenanigan’s has been purchased by the Spokane Public Facilities District. But loyal customers can take a breath – Shenanigan’s will remain where it is for the … 3

• Facilities district buys Spokane restaurant Shenanigan’s

  March 15, 2010 in Business Downtown Spokane eatery C.I. Shenanigan’s has been purchased by the Spokane Public Facilities District. But loyal customers can take a breath — Shenanigan’s will remain where it is for the … 9

• Sport fishing show coming to Spokane

  February 28, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C11 A harbinger of spring salmon fishing is coming to town March 5-7. “The last time I gave a seminar on fishing for spring chinook was 2001, the year of the … 4

• 2010 Great Western Sportfishing Show programs set

  February 28, 2010 in Outdoors Local and regional experts in all types of fishing will present programs at six different areas of the Great Western Sportfishing show during its three-day run - Friday through Sunday …

• Parking lot will narrow block of Main Avenue

  July 17, 2009 in City on Page A5 A lane of travel in a block of a downtown street will be eliminated this summer to make way for a bigger parking lot. The Spokane Public Facilities District next … 5

• Spokane gets set to welcome athletes from around world

      July 13, 2009 in City on Page A1 Stevie Gilbert grabbed the yardstick, turned it horizontally and walked through Wonders of the World bead shop, the store she manages in the Flour Mill shopping center north of downtown … 1

• Show offers angling tips

  March 1, 2009 in Outdoors on Page C9 Anglers can catch a lesson on skills needed to be successful at Inland Northwest fisheries during the Annual Great Western Sportfishing Show Friday through next Sunday at the Spokane Convention …

• Old building’s site will become parking for Convention Center

  February 20, 2009 in City on Page A14 The agency that runs the Spokane Convention Center plans to demolish a century-old building in April to make way for more parking. Earlier this month, the Spokane Public Facilities District’s …

• Building across from convention center slated for razing

  February 19, 2009 The agency that runs the Spokane Convention Center plans to demolish a century-old building in April to make way for more parking. 5

• Convention Center reborn

  April 30, 2007 in City on Page A1 About this time last year, interior designer Robin Dalton snapped photos of Spokane’s downtown riverfront in its spring wardrobe. Back in her Seattle studio at LMN Architects, she created a …