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100 years ago in Spokane: Spokane superintendent suggests vote of public on teacher wage increases
Orville C. Pratt called on teachers to make their case to the public that they deserved a raise, but only if they could prove that doing so would improve “the welfare of the Spokane children.”
Spokane firefighters respond to garage fire early Sunday that spread to two cars, caused explosions
Spokane firefighters kept a large garage fire in the 2500 block of North Sycamore Street from spreading to nearby homes just before 5 a.m. Sunday.
SCRAPS investigating reports of poisoned South Hill dogs; no cases confirmed yet
Spokane County is investigating multiple cases of South Hill residents reporting their dogs were poisoned based on information from a local animal clinic. The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, or SCRAPS, was in contact with one clinic client whose dog died as of Thursday.
Riverfront Park pianos see plenty of performers on last day of summer
Two piano installations in Riverfront Park started as an idea from the Piano Technicians Guild to weatherproof and paint a piano for the park. The first was placed in the park in June 2018 and a second donated piano was added this May.
Rathdrum man dies after crashing into tree near Twin Lakes
Responding deputies said the driver, James A. Chaney, 53, appeared to have crashed near the intersection of West Twin Lakes Road and North Lakeview Boulevard some time before they arrived at 3:45 a.m., according to a news release. Chaney was pronounced dead at the scene.
Women of the Year: Susan Virnig has ‘lived a lot of lives,’ all of them devoted to doing good
About 5 million people came to Spokane in 1974 for the World’s Fair. Most left, but not Susan Virnig. And he’s been educating and getting Spokanites involved ever since. From her founding of Northwest Regional Facilitators – which begat a host of beneficial Spokane organizations – to her leadership of the YWCA to her years teaching poetry to children, Virnig has touched a lot of lives.
Football’s days are numbered at Albi, but some fans aren’t ready to give up on aging facility
Under the Friday night lights at Joseph A. Albi Stadium, Craig Gerlack can be found in his regular seat in the upper level on the press box side, sitting next to his track coach, Joe Schauble. Schauble hasn’t been Gerlack’s coach for a while – Gerlack graduated North Central High School in 1980, but Gerlack was an assistant coach in football, wrestling and track at North Central from 1982-’85, and over the years their relationship deepened to a friendship that often finds them sitting in the stands at Albi, reminiscing and taking in a game.
Gov. Jay Inslee endorses Ben Stuckart, while Nadine Woodward bolsters support among business, law enforcement groups
A range of groups, elected officials and defeated candidates are lining up behind the two candidates running for mayor of Spokane.
Joe Albi Top 10: From long kicks to long shots, the stadium has seen it all
With the clock ticking on the current Joe Albi Stadium, John Blanchette looks back at the 10 most memorable football moments in the stadium’s history.
Women of the Year: Full-time volunteer Paula Bulkley works at both North Pole, Shriner’s Hospital
For the past two decades, Paula Bulkley has been racking up hundreds of hours of volunteer service at Shriner’s Hospital on the South Hill. The only thing that cuts into her time at the hospital is working to make Christmas magic happen for needy children as part of the Fantasy Flight program, which she’s also worked at for more than 20 years.
Women of the Year: Sheila Collins came for the World’s Fair and stayed to help shape Spokane
Sheila Collins came for a temporary job and stayed to make lasting changes as one of Spokane’s “unsung heroes.”
Women of the Year: Susan Kennedy is a longtime friend to the Spokane Symphony
Spokane Symphony Director of Development Jennifer Hicks, who has called Kennedy a friend for more than two decades, nominated her for the Women of the Year project.
Shawn Vestal: A helicopter pilot for LBJ. A Harlem Globetrotters opponent. An expert on J.R.R. Tolkien. Recent obituaries share our stories.
One obituary is a portrait of an individual. Bring several together and you have a portrait of a place.
Women of the Year: For two decades, Dr. Carol Guthrie has been Spokane’s go-to breast cancer surgeon
“It’s just such a privilege and honor that women share their journeys with you,” Guthrie said. “And they’re very vulnerable, and I’m just amazed by how strong they are, and how courageous they are, and how many of them just take it in stride.”
The band played on: Friday night isn’t just for football players
Even for the band kids, the setting of a big stadium has the power to awe.
Valley Chamber leader Lance Beck views cooperation as key to success
For Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lance Beck, championing teamwork among residents, neighboring cities and businesses is integral to the region’s success.
Women of the Year: For two decades, Dr. Carol Guthrie has been Spokane’s go-to breast cancer surgeon
“It’s just such a privilege and honor that women share their journeys with you,” Guthrie said. “And they’re very vulnerable, and I’m just amazed by how strong they are, and how courageous they are, and how many of them just take it in stride.”
The nominees are…
Thank you. We asked to hear from you about the fantastic women you know. You answered in a big way, with names of many accomplished and talented individuals. Although we could only profile 15 women from your suggestions, we want to give everyone a little love. So here are your nomination letters. They have been edited for length. Jessica Bonar
100 years ago in Spokane: Bing Crosby’s brother named arts editor of Gonzaga student paper
The Spokane Daily Chronicle ran a list of the student editors of The Gonzaga, the student publication of Gonzaga University. The arts editor was Edward Crosby, better known today as Ted Crosby, brother of Bing Crosby.
Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he’s yet to close
Trump has said repeatedly that he is in “no rush” to wrap up the deals. But negotiations take time. He is nearly three years into his presidency and the 2020 election looms, which will crimp his ability to tend to unfinished foreign business.