Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• City adds hours for assistants

  February 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 Spokane City Council members’ secretaries will make more money, getting an additional eight hours a week under a budget plan approved unanimously Monday evening. The council began hiring personal assistants … 11

• Council seeks more assistance

  February 8, 2010 in City on Page A1 Although facing significant budget troubles in 2011, Spokane City Council members today will consider spending $50,000 to increase the hours worked by their personal assistants. Once considered a part-time job, … 16

• Sewer rates may go up

  November 3, 2009 in City on Page A1 Flushing your toilet in the city of Spokane may cost $5 a month more in 2010. Spokane Mayor Mary Verner on Monday presented her 2010 budget to the City Council. … 7

• Kennedy’s journey brought him to Spokane

  August 26, 2009 in News, City The road that carried U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to the heights of American political power passed through Spokane nearly 50 years ago when his brother, John F. Kennedy, was … 1

• Police image cited in review of vote

  March 28, 2009 in City on Page B1 The Spokane Police Department’s battered reputation may have hurt the city’s ability to win public support for new taxes, some elected leaders say. Earlier this month, voters rejected an $18.5 … 7