Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Spokane Parks director resigns

  October 6, 2009 in News, City The director of the Spokane Parks Department resigned today, less than 18 months since accepting the position. 8

• Toning-up class gets toned down

  September 12, 2009 in Nation/World on Page B3 The road to a “smoking hot body” may still be with a class offered by the city of Spokane, but it won’t be described in such titillating terms.

• City tones down striptease class description

  September 11, 2009 in City The road to a “smoking hot body” may still be with a class offered by the city of Spokane, but it won’t be described in such titillating terms. 3

• Board reverses ban on tobacco in parks

  September 11, 2009 in City on Page A6 Smoking will be allowed in Spokane Parks and tobacco restrictions will be voluntary. The Spokane Park Board on Thursday unanimously voted to reverse its spring decision to phase in a … 1

• No nudity required in city’s ‘high-intensity’ striptease class

  September 5, 2009 in City on Page A1 This fall, the Spokane parks department has the “route to a smoking hot body.” “Exotic Strip Tease and Fitness Conditioning,” a 12-session class for teens and women, is one of … 8

• Digging dooms old Siberian elm

  August 20, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S1 When a new irrigation system was installed in Comstock Park this summer, some of the digging got too close to old trees, damaging their root systems. An old Siberian elm …

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  Cool pools are hot ticket

  July 16, 2009 in City on Page A1 Shadle Park’s new swimming pool – with its multiple slides, diving board and beach-like entry – is attracting capacity crowds with long lines and sometimes long waits to get inside. …

• Camp Sekani plays host to day of adventure

  July 11, 2009 in City Ian Barker crammed about a week’s worth of new summer activities into a few hours Saturday, trying his hand at rafting, canoeing and kayaking on the Spokane River, then shooting …

• In brief: Organizers seek senior softball players

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S3 Organizers are looking for men age 60 and older to play elite competitive softball in U.S. Senior softball tournaments. “We have great sponsors. Existing players have earned 20-plus world championships …

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  Pool work begins at Shadle Park

  February 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department took another big step toward finishing the renovation and construction of the city’s six pools, when 375 cubic yards of concrete were poured at …

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  Newbie skaters hit the ice

  February 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N1 Take Disney’s “Bambi on Ice.” Put Bambi in a snowsuit, give Thumper longer legs and more grace, and you get a good idea of what it’s like watching instructors tutor …

• In brief: Homebuying classes offered

  January 15, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N6 Community Frameworks, 315 W. Mission Ave., will continue the series of classes designed to help potential homebuyers understand credit, personal finances and mortgage lending on Wednesday, with “Mortgage Basics” beginning …

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  Broader Albi use proposed

  April 12, 2007 in Voices on Page S8 A proposed land swap between the city of Spokane and Fairmount Memorial Park could set the stage for a long-awaited redevelopment and expansion of recreational facilities at Joe Albi Stadium …