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Women of the Year: Sandy Williams publishes black newspaper, eyes community center for African American community
Sandy Williams said her commitment to fairness started very young. Since 2015, she’s published the Black Lens newspaper, incorporating the work and ideas of black journalists and writers in Spokane and across the country. Her latest endeavor is the Carl Maxey Center in East Central, which she hopes will build on strides in the neighborhood to unite a community that at times has lacked a voice and conviction in Spokane.
Pair cited for campaign sign theft in Spokane Valley after numerous candidates report vandalism
Allegations that political signs in Spokane Valley have been stolen and damaged have flown back and forth this election season, and now two men have been cited for doing so.
Shawn Vestal: Matt Shea’s bad ideas aren’t the only bad ideas behind the bad idea of Liberty State
Don’t hold your breath waiting for bike lanes in the Liberty State.
100 years ago in Washington: After visit to Spokane, Woodrow Wilson makes stop in Cheney, Ritzville
Spokane was still buzzing about the previous day’s visit from President Woodrow Wilson.
High divers at Spokane County Interstate Fair have a healthy dose of respect for their daredevil routine
The high divers of the Sinbad the Pirate High Dive Show, which is at the fair this week, have a healthy dose of respect for the dangerousness that underlies their equal parts showing-off and goofing-off routine.
Man hospitalized after being shot near Nine Mile Falls on Thursday evening
Initial reports indicate the shooting occurred during a road rage incident. One man was detained for questioning Thursday.
Federal judge gives former Meals on Wheels bookkeeper 3 years in federal prison
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a former Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels bookkeeper to three years in federal prison, which was more prison time than prosecutors had sought.
Orchard Prairie School, celebrating 125 years, still maintains family feeling
On the first day of school at Orchard Prairie, Kirsten Schierman’s kindergartners took turns ringing the bell in the historic 1894 schoolhouse. For 125 years, the tolling of the bell has signaled the start of the school year.
Local Democrats look to debate for clarity about whom to support for presidential nomination
With 20 candidates still in the running for the party’s nomination for president in 2020, most local members of the party are unwilling at this point to throw their support behind any one contender.
Women of the Year: For NATIVE Project’s Toni Lodge, her work is about creating community.
Seconds into a conversation, Toni Lodge taps into humor. She’s a natural storyteller, too. But other clues about Lodge soon surface, such as her tenacity and passion for community when talking about the past 30 years of her work in Spokane.
100 years ago in Spokane: Crowds gather to hear President Wilson promote League of Nations
Huge crowds lined the streets as President Wilson and the first lady paraded through downtown Spokane. When Wilson arrived at the Spokane Armory, all 4,500 seats were taken and as many as 2,000 more people stood outside on the street.
Gardening: It’s dahlia time, but saving them for next season takes care, Spokane Valley gardener says
It’s Dan Loibl’s favorite time of year. His Spokane Valley garden is ablaze with the reds, yellows, pinks, purple and whites of his 100 or so dahlias that are finally blooming.
YWCA Spokane 2019 Women of Achievement honors Numerica CEO with business and industry award
Numerica Credit Union CEO Carla Cicero decided when she was 22 years old that she was going to be a CEO before she was 35. Her drive and determination allowed her to achieve her goal at 32.
Feature creature: Primrose seeks active family with no cats
Primrose is a playful dog that would be a good fit with an active family.
There’s a story behind this walk in the park: Liberty Lake unveils display
The pages of a storybook have been laid out for all to read in a new Story Walk in Liberty Lake’s Rocky Hill Park.
Front Porch: Summer, childhood slip by too fast
That encounter brightened a long Monday and memories of my sons tumbled through my mind.
Housing, hygiene and job services available at Homeless Connect in Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley residents will have a chance to get clean clothes, a shower, medical care, food and career help at the city’s second annual Homeless Connect event Friday.
Contract disputes between AT&T and local broadcast stations leave customers in the dark
Every Sunday during football season, the Rappe family would look forward to watching Seattle Seahawks. But when the Rappes tuned into Fox 28 on DirecTV on a Sunday earlier this year, they didn’t see cheering fans or Russell Wilson throwing a touchdown pass. Instead, they were met with a blank screen.
Incumbent Cragun, challenger Phillips face off for Deer Park City Council seat
Longtime Deer Park City Councilwoman Dee Cragun says her experience will help finish important projects and mentor new members. Her opponent in November’s election, Carla Phillips, argues it’s time for a new voice. Cragun served on the city’s planning commission before being appointed to the City Council to fill a vacant seat in 1998. She’s been on the council ever since with the exception of one year when she lost an election by 32 votes but then ran for another seat the following year and won.
Health official, shop manager disagree whether vaping flavors like fruity pebbles are aimed at kids
Vapers can buy more than 250 e-cigarette flavors in one Spokane shop. While the store’s general manager says he’s not aiming at kids, he acknowledges the highest-concentration nicotine goes to his younger clientele. That has experts worried.