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Gardening: Shadle garden selected September Garden of the Month
A good garden always has heart and a good story or two behind it. They can be world-famous estates designed by landscape architects or simple backyards with great stories. But they all have the heart of the gardener in them somewhere.
Spokane County Fire District 3 commissioner candidates propose different approaches to major change
Big changes are coming to Spokane County Fire District 3, and two fire commissioner candidates plan to navigate those changes in different ways. Incumbent Sharon Colby, who has been a fire commissioner for nearly three decades, hopes to use her knowledge of the district to help manage an expanding service area smoothly.
Shawn Vestal: Sondland, at the center of impeachment crisis, had interest in Spokane’s Ridpath Hotel
The man at the center of the Ukrainian scandal – a figure who seems to have served a Haldemanian role in the White House attempt to shake down Kiev for political dirt – also had a presence in downtown Spokane in the 1990s.
100 years ago in Spokane: City takes first step toward zoning system
The Spokane City Council passed a new ordinance that prohibited public garages (auto shops) in residential areas – the first step toward what the Spokane Daily Chronicle called a “city zoning system.”
Judge won’t dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees
Washington state’s effort to force a privately run immigration jail to pay its detainees minimum wage for work they perform can continue, after all
Flavored vape products temporarily banned by Washington State Board of Health, to chants of ‘shame’
Despite the overwhelming opposition from the crowd, the Washington State Board of Health decided to enact the 120-day ban, to chants of “shame.” More than 350 people, mostly opponents of the ban, packed the ballroom at the SeaTac Marriott for the meeting, and about 60 people testified during the public comment session. As the ban’s opponents settled in for the vote after a lunch break, the ballroom filled with a sweet, sticky smell of vapor smoke.
4 hospitalized after rollover crash on Highway 2 near Fairchild Air Force Base
A van was driving on Highway 2 west of the Air Force base when a truck approaching from behind lost control on a patch of ice and struck the van, according to Washington State Patrol.
Spokane restores power to thousands, picks up countless tree limbs after surprise snowstorm
Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected to continue this week as Spokane residents grapple with power outages and finish clearing debris from a surprise October snowstorm that struck early Wednesday. There was no additional rain or snow in the immediate forecast, but Mark Turner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Spokane, said Thursday could see low temperatures in the mid-20s and highs in the upper 40s or lower 50s.
Forest at famed Idaho ski area facing wildfires, insects
The forest in and around one of the nation’s top ski destinations is in trouble from an ongoing combination of unusually warm temperatures, drought, wildfires, insect invaders and pathogens. The U.S. Forest Service is starting an environmental analysis to find ways to improve the forest’s health at Sun Valley Resort’s Bald Mountain ski area, a huge economic driver for the region heavily dependent on tourism.
Car-motorcycle crash on North Hill leaves one person with life-threatening injuries
The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Wall Street and West Central Avenue.
Former mayor challenges incumbent councilwoman for Cheney City Council seat
Voters in Cheney will choose between two experienced candidates when they cast a vote for the City Council’s position 6.
Two Dan H’s fight for seat on Cheney City Council
November’s ballot in Cheney will be confusing when voters get to position 7 on Cheney City Council.
Police seek 17-year-old who went missing at Spokane Community College
A 17-year-old girl went missing from the Spokane Community College parking lot Tuesday.
Driver killed in Liberty Lake accident identified
Bryan Lee Powell died from partial amputation of his lower left extremity due to a blunt impact, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner.
Spokane County aims to prevent overdoses, drugs in jail with new scanners
After a string of deaths and overdoses in the Spokane County jail, officials will soon scan almost all inmates and their mail for drugs and other contraband.
Businessman and aviation enthusiast opening flying museum at Felts Field
Businessman and aviation enthusiast opening flying museum at Felts Field
Sportsplex to cost $10 million more than initial estimate due to rising construction costs
The Spokane Regional Sportsplex, a sports facility that will host national and local athletic events, could cost about $10 million more than officials initially thought.
Boeing gifts massive 787 engine to SCC’s aviation maintenance program
The engine will give students hands-on experience with some of the latest commercial airplane technology.
100 years ago in the Inland Northwest: Car bridge over Columbia opens; striking miners return to work
The first auto suspension bridge over the Columbia River was opened near Chelan Falls, a few miles above Wenatchee.
School employees start to enroll in new statewide health insurance program
The statewide health insurance program for school employees that work more than 630 hours in a school year opened for enrollment this month.