Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Survey finds more residents support tribe’s casino plan

  January 31, 2012 in Business on Page A7 About 40 percent of Spokane County residents surveyed last fall said they favor plans by the Spokane Tribe to build a casino near Airway Heights. Another 34 percent of the … 2

• Spokanes seek new Grand Coulee deal

  October 23, 2011 in City on Page B3 WASHINGTON – Nearly 70 years after completion of the Grand Coulee Dam, members of the Spokane Tribe argued before a Senate committee last week that they have a moral right …

• Foes stand up to new casino

  October 7, 2011 in Business on Page A7 Eighteen government and business leaders have taken a stand against the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino in Airway Heights, according to letters sent to the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. The … 4

• Spokane Tribe awarded federal grant

  October 21, 2010 in City on Page A6 The Spokane Tribe of Indians is one of two Native American governmental organizations to receive a federal Sustainable Communities Challenge Grant, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced …

• Officials reviewing tribal casino rules

  September 24, 2010 in Business, City on Page A8 Plans by the Spokane Tribe of Indians to build a casino in Airway Heights ignited criticism from another area tribe during a closed-door Thursday meeting held by a federal agency …

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  Tribes gather at Riverfront Park for powwow

  August 28, 2010 in City on Page B1 The feet of the competitive dancers jigged right, then left, in sync with a drumbeat, giving rise to the swing of fringe and jingling of bells on traditional outfits. Pauline …

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  Tribal artifacts returned

    September 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 More than 1,400 artifacts stolen from ancient Native American graves and sacred sites in five Western states were returned Thursday to several local tribes. Members of tribes in Idaho and … 1

• Tribal cultural center bid likely for falls site

  September 16, 2009 in City on Page A5 Inland Northwest Indian tribes may regain a strong presence along Spokane Falls. The Spokane Park Board last week voted to solicit proposals for a long-term lease of a 1.1-acre parking …

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  Leaders stress powwow’s value

  August 30, 2009 in City on Page B1 Leaders from several Northwest Indian tribes stood up during the closing night of the 20th annual Spokane Falls Northwest Indian Encampment and Pow Wow on Saturday and urged the crowd … 2

• Feds: Keep visits to Midnite Mine short

  June 16, 2009 in City If you must visit the Midnite Mine site in Stevens County, don’t spend a lot of time there.

• Our View: Spokane Tribe’s plans merit thorough review

  March 13, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 The Spokane Indian Tribe, the author of so much of the region’s history, has a glittering vision for the future. It’s a vision of bright lights, excited crowds, whirring slot … 1

• Tribe moves on casino plan

  March 11, 2009 in City on Page A1 The Spokane Tribe of Indians, sensing that it might get a better hearing from the Obama administration, appears to be getting closer to its long-stated goal of building a casino …

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  Hatchery program replenishing stocks

  July 23, 2008 in Idaho on Page A1 A feast of grilled salmon is an exceptional way to end a day spent kayaking on the Spokane River. For the Spokane Tribe of Indians, it’s also a link to …