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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Daily Briefing

4:30 p.m. news meeting, Friday 5/13

Coming up on Page One tomorrow:

-Fairchild Air Force Base survives the latest round of base closures, but will lose nearly 200 workers. We'll take a look at the impact. (Jim Camden)

-Mayor Jim West is losing support among business leaders. Reporter Kevin Graman writes about the national attention the West story has generated.

-Ferry County's hiring of a retired biologist to write a wildlife report has raised a state court battle over the meaning of "best available science" as it pertains to wildlife protection. (Richard Roesler)

-Seven University of Idaho graduates will be the first to get degrees in a new program -- Virtual Design and Technology -- which trains animators and video game designers. (Shawn Vestal)



Each weekday morning and afternoon, the newsroom staff meets to discuss the coverage plan. This blog covers editors' discussions, upcoming coverage and miscellaneous newsroom news.