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Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich warns of homegrown extremism, announces he won’t seek re-election
After speaking for more than an hour about the dangers of homegrown extremism Tuesday evening, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich announced he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2022.
Spokane County hosting three public budget meetings
The first meeting, on Oct. 1, will focus on the county’s general fund, property valuation and taxation. The second meeting, on Oct. 8, will focus on law and justice. The third meeting, on Oct. 22, will focus on roads and environmental services.
Man suspected of starting fires on the South Hill arrested
Alexander C. L. Menko was booked into Spokane County Jail on two counts of wreckless burning.
Washington, Idaho lawmakers split along party lines on Trump impeachment inquiry
Statements from area politicians set up what will likely be a clear ideological divide in the process on Capitol Hill.
Spokane County unemployment rate increases slightly in August to 5.6%
Spokane County’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.6% in August over the prior month, spurred mostly by a continued seasonal decline in education jobs.
Spokane urges state to adopt clean fuel standard
The Spokane City Council approved a resolution supporting a clean fuel standard in Washington.
When a town loses its clinic: how residents in Fairfield are fighting to get health care back
Fairfield residents are fighting to reopen their community health clinic, which closed in January, but the going is slow and challenging.
100 years ago today in Spokane: ‘Domestic help’ scarce as Spokane women find other work
“Domestic help” was nearly impossible to obtain in postwar Spokane — and, shockingly, “wealthy housewives” were being forced to do “much of their own housework for several months,” said the Spokane Daily Chronicle.
Spokane Valley leaders don’t plan to raise taxes this year, but may need to in the future
Spokane Valley leaders won’t increase taxes this year, but may consider doing so in the future as funds the city has historically relied on to pay for streets and other projects begin to wane.
Apple Watch alerts paramedics to Spokane man’s bike crash
As Bob Burdett coasted to the bottom of Doomsday Hill in Spokane, he approached a turn and crashed. While he was unconscious, his Apple Watch called 911 through the fall detection feature and an ambulance was there within a minute.
Spokane City Council demands specifics before awarding $3 million for homeless shelter services
The Spokane City Council refused to empower city administrators with the ability to enter into a contract with the Salvation Army until costs are clear.
Foley symposium with Matthews postponed
An upcoming symposium in Spokane on former U.S. House Speaker Tom Foley featuring MSNB host Chris Matthews will be rescheduled.
Browne’s Addition designated historic district by Spokane City Council
The Spokane City Council signed off on the new historic district overlay zone for Browne’s Addition.
Spokane County helicopter crew rescues injured motorcyclist near Cusick
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said it received a request for assistance at about 5:30 p.m. after a man crashed his dirt bike on a mountainside in the Batey-Bould Off-Road Vehicle Area northwest of Cusick, suffering leg and back injuries.
Comcast increasing internet speeds for Spokane customers
Comcast is increasing download speeds for its Xfinity Performance Plus, Performance Pro, Blast! Pro and Extreme Pro internet packages. The upgrade impacts 85% of customers statewide, according to a company news release.
Forecast calls for freezing temperatures and a chance for snow in Spokane
An already cool month of September could give way to actual snow in Spokane this weekend with wind chills down into the 20s. It would be the first time Spokane has seen snow in September since flakes fell in 1926, according to the National Weather Service.
Spokane Valley firefighters respond to separate fires at Oxford Suites, manufactured home Sunday night
More than 40 Spokane Valley Fire Department vehicles and a Spokane County Fire District 9 engine were dispatched between two full-response fires at a hotel and a manufactured home on Sunday night.
Then and Now: The Spokane streetcar barn
Spokane’s streetcars wound their way through town from 1887 to 1936. Today, the old barn at Boone and Cedar is part of the maintenance facilities for Spokane County.
West Central’s Knight House part of Spokane Preservation Advocates’ fall tour of historic Spokane homes
“We just basically followed the plans and put everything back the way it was,” said Carolyn Santantonio, owner the Knight House, on restoring the stately Craftsman in the West Central neighborhood. The home, built in 1910, is believed to be the second in town to feature an attached garage and was designed by famed Spokane architect Kirtland Cutter.
Getting There: The Monroe Street Bridge – all three of them – have stood the test of time
The concrete span connecting the west end of downtown with the north side has a storied history that began with a wooden structure in 1888. Cable cars, horse-drawn carriages and even elephants have contributed to the architectural marvel’s story.