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Early morning fire displaces 3 north of Millwood; firefighters remind public to keep homes fire safe
Three residents of a home that caught fire north of Millwood early Monday escaped without injury.
Body found inside trailer destroyed by fire in Hayden
Firefighters found a body in the wreckage of a fire that destroyed a trailer in Hayden Saturday morning.
Grabbing eyes to cover faces: COVID-19 ad campaign targets young adults
The Spokane Regional Health District will roll out the new ads on social media platforms and streaming services popular among those in their 20s. Health officials hope the ads will demonstrate the proper way to safely engage in familiar activities, like grabbing a beer, dining out or skateboarding.
As city administrator leaves, Mayor Woodward plans new structure
It’s not an overhaul, city leaders say, but more of a refinement.
Idaho lawmakers call on Panhandle Health District to rescind mask mandate in Kootenai County
State legislators accused the Panhandle Health District of “treating adults like children.” The overwhelming consensus among scientists is that masks made of fine cloth are effective at capturing droplets that might contain the virus as they are emitted from the mouth or nose.
Healthy reserve fund built since 2016 at Spokane City Hall is preventing layoffs during pandemic
As the economy continued to rebound after the Great Recession, in recent years Councilwoman Candace Mumm told anyone who would listen that it was crucial for the city to pour money into its reserves.
100 years ago in Spokane: Despite Prohibition, drunken activity rampant
Booze was prohibited by law, but two separate events proved that plenty of drunken behavior was taking place in Spokane.
Single car crash leaves one injured, driver faces multiple charges
The 24-year-old driver faces multiple criminal charges after the crash in East Central early Sunday morning.
State Sen. Mike Padden, former County Commissioner John Roskelley disagree on budget, prison reform in bid for Valley seat
Candidates for the 4th Legislative District senate seat John Roskelley and Mike Padden plan to focus on prison reform and hope to address the state’s budget shortfall, but disagree on where to cut funds and what reforms to focus on.
What would comprehensive sex ed look like in Spokane-area public schools? Here’s what might change if R-90 passes this November
If Referendum 90 passes this November, the controversial sexual health education bill from last legislative session will go into effect. The bill requires age-appropriate sexual health education be taught to students multiple times from kindergarten to 12th grade.Here’s what you need to know about the ballot measure.
‘Burnt, like I am’: After fires burn through Colville Reservation, efforts underway to recover, adapt
MONSE, Wash. – When the fire roared down the western edge of the Colville Reservation, Jimmy Timentwa jumped in the 2002 cherry red convertible Corvette he won in a casino drawing and left the cattle ranch that has been in his family for a century.
‘A lot of love for Spokane’: Woman’s ‘Tree of Gratitude’ inspires joy and community during difficult times
Carol Williams has always been a force for community connection. She knows the names of every kid who lives on her street, her neighbors’ dogs, and their life stories.
Then and Now: Montgomery Ward warehouse
Once a destination where shoppers would pick up bulky or obscure items, the former warehouse is not the home of the Washington State University Spokane bookstore in the University District.
100 years ago in Spokane: Maritime hero finally receives long-awaited Congressional medal
Henry Schomer saved the life of a fisherman in 1892 near San Francisco. It took the government 28 years to bestow a medal for his bravery, with Schomer now living on Rockwell in Spokane.
Global Bloomsday: Overseas Bloomies share their experiences with The Spokesman-Review
While a virtual Bloomsday may have limited the number of people running the streets of Spokane, it allowed Bloomies across the globe to participate. We asked runners in Germany, Northern Ireland and Japan to share their stories.
Off-duty sheriff’s deputy stops armed robbery Sunday on South Hill
An off-duty Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy reportedly thwarted an armed robbery attempt at a South Hill mobile phone story early Sunday.
‘This is Spokane’: Bloomies make the best of virtual race on Sunday
Hundreds of runners took to the 12-kilometer Bloomsday course on a clean, crisp September morning Sunday. While the traditional throngs of runners and walkers were absent, participants said maintaining the tradition was important in a time of uncertainty.
Longtime and eager Bloomies share their plans for a virtual race that begins Friday
Several runners said even though the event is virtual this year, they’re trying to find a time to complete the traditional 12-kilometer course before Sept. 27.
New law aims to limit garbage, needles left in Spokane parks
Spokane residents are tired of traipsing through trash and stumbling across discarded needles in their neighborhood parks, and so is City Councilwoman Lori Kinnear.
City, county agency hash out temporary dispatch deal
With the city’s fire dispatchers facing an emergency of their own, the city extended a temporary agreement for outside help this week.