Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Proposed initiatives in Spokane may get fight

  May 15, 2013 in City on Page A5 The city of Spokane may have grounds to challenge two proposed charter amendments and seek court orders to keep them off the ballot, lawyers have told the Spokane City Council. … 59

• Playhouse auction will benefit kids

  January 31, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V9 Budget cuts at youth programs and community centers across town were on Kim Ferraro’s mind when she was on a trip to Montana last year. Ferraro is the executive director … 1

• New-home construction on rise across region after dismal 2011

  July 12, 2012 in Business, Region on Page A9 Danny Sullivan, owner of Danny Sullivan Construction, said 2012 has been his company’s busiest year ever. He adds with a laugh, however, that he started the Spokane business six years …

• Anonymous input on permits sought

  June 9, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 It is not unusual for elected officials to ask their constituents their opinion on certain issues that are being discussed in the halls of government. Last year when the city …

• Here’s the Dirt: Green design earns LEED silver

  October 29, 2010 in Business on Page A8 NAC Architecture’s self-designed expansion in downtown Spokane has received a LEED silver certification for environment-friendly features like natural lighting and minimization of water use. The $2.5 million, 10,000-square-foot addition at … 1

• Homebuilders will showcase ‘green’ models in Liberty Lake

  May 14, 2010 in Business on Page A12 Two years ago the Spokane Home Builders Association got its energy-friendly feet wet by hosting a “Built Green” home improvement show at the fairgrounds. Next month, the association is hosting … 2

• Opponents’ fundraising exceeds that of bill of rights supporters

  August 11, 2009 in City on Page A5 The fight over a proposed Spokane city charter amendment may dwarf the campaign spending of candidates who will share the November general election with the ballot issue. Opponents of a … 1

• Envision Spokane says ‘smear campaign’ already in works

  July 26, 2009 in City on Page B2 The Spokane City Council has a hearing Monday night on putting the Community Bill of Rights on the November ballot. No one who fancies him- or herself an astute political … 4