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Plan to redirect city funds from ‘Curing Spokane’ producer’s development project is ‘dead,’ Stuckart says
Developer Larry Stone is seeking $300,000 from the city to support a major downtown development project, but Ben Stuckart proposed diverting that funding toward drug addiction treatment instead.
Temporary bike lane to connect university pedestrian bridge with greenway project
A temporary protected bicycle lane will be installed on Spokane Falls Boulevard in the University District, connecting the city’s new bicycle and pedestrian bridge to the incomplete Cincinnati Greenway.
Women of the Year: Linda Thompson said she has more work today after advocating for treatment, recovery for 30 years
Linda Thompson earns accolades as an Inland Northwest Woman of the Year for her work with the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council.
100 years ago in Spokane: With soldiers back from World War I, city experiences shortage of housing – and jazz musicians
Spokane was experiencing an upsurge in demand for professional musicians, especially those who could play jazz.
U.S. should look to the past, allies, before taking action in Middle East former Ambassador Crocker says
U.S. leaders may want to look at America’s own history in the Middle East and wait for more information before acting on the news that Saudi oil infrastructure was attacked over the weekend, former Ambassador to the Middle East Ryan Crocker said. Crocker, who will be speaking Thursday in Spokane at a forum on the Middle East, said policymakers and the public need to consider the current context of the region before “shooting from the hip” during recent developments. This weekend, an oil processing plant and a key oil field in Saudi Arabia were attacked and a Iranian-backed rebel group claimed responsibility.
Spokane City Council overrides mayor’s veto regarding how city employees are loaned to other agencies
The Spokane City Council swiftly overrode Mayor David Condon’s veto of a law that will regulate the loaning of city employees and property to outside agencies.
Road crews begin sealing work on area roads
The micro-surfacing of Spokane’s roads begins in a major way this week.
Lakeland Village facility fails federal review
Lakeland Village facility fails federal review, must correct problems before taking new residents.
Fair attendance breaks record and tops 200,000 for second straight year
The Spokane County Interstate Fair broke records again, surpassing 200,000 ticket sales for the second time in as many years.
Todd Mielke announces resignation as CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated
After more than three years as CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, Todd Mielke announced he’s resigning from the organization effective Tuesday to pursue “other professional opportunities.”
Two vaping-related severe lung disease cases confirmed in Spokane County
State and local health officials confirmed two cases of severe lung disease in Spokane that are linked to vaping.
Ethics complaint targets Spokane Councilwoman Karen Stratton’s endorsement of Pasco marijuana business
The complaint filed Friday alleges Stratton violated several portions of the city’s ethical code prohibiting city officials from using public resources to further their own financial interests. The councilwoman said the timing of the complaint, after a letter she wrote last summer had been shared publicly in conservative circles online, indicates it is politically motivated and that she hasn’t benefited financially from the action.
Alfredo LLamedo, activist who pressured Spokane City Council to act on homelessness, dies at 60
Alfredo LLamedo, an activist who often spoke out against Spokane City Hall, died Sunday after a long illness.
Women of the Year: Wendy Williams-Gilbert researches, advocates for rural health care and nursing
Wendy Williams-Gilbert knows a thing or two about rural health care, and in her role at the WSU College of Nursing, she works with students every day to ensure they get the training necessary to work in rural communities.
YWCA Spokane to host judge who gave victims a voice in USA Gymnastics sex-abuse scandal
Michigan Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who sentenced the doctor at the center of the USA Gymnastics sex-abuse scandal, is coming to Spokane to speak about domestic violence. “It’s long been held that this is a family problem, and people don’t want to interfere,” she said. “The fact is, we do need to interfere. We need to protect people who cannot protect themselves.”
Comfort dog makes some service-dog handlers uncomfortable
A comfort dog named Marie has received more than 2,000 hours of training and is just shy of a month on the job, but complaints of its aggressive behavior at the Spokane County Interstate Fair this week have raised concerns from handlers, who say the setbacks of one dog can have a ripple effect – and that jeopardizes the safety of the people that rely on them.
Getting There: Riders, meet your new bus line: the crosstown Route 4
Route 4 doesn’t sound like much. It doesn’t have the historic ring of Route 66, or the descriptive and alliterative nature of the Central City Line. But Route 4 is a sign of things to come in Spokane.
Then and Now: South channel
From drinking water to electricity generation to Expo ‘74, the south channel of Spokane River has fed the region’s growth and boasts a history of prominent names in development, including James Glover and Washington Water Power. Now the channel is surrounded by a redesigned Riverfront Park.
100 Years Ago in Spokane: Minnehaha Park misses its movie moment; Ex-President Taft plans Spokane trip
A director is hired to film a movie in Spokane’s Minnehaha Park; Former President Taft plans lecture at Lewis and Clark High School
For little kids, Mutton Bustin’ offers chance at wool riding glory
Mutton Bustin’ may not be bull riding, but that clearly didn’t matterto the roaring crowds and child contestants hoping for a chance at sheep riding glory at the Spokane County Interstate Fair. The shows ran four times daily except for Sunday, and were close to full each time, with between 30 and 36 children registered.