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U.S. to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders.
Foreigner to make first appearance at the Spokane County fair
When Foreigner takes the Grandstand stage at the Spokane County Interstate Fair on Wednesday, it will feel like the first time. Which is appropriate, considering that it will be the group’s first show at the fair and first in Spokane since August 2014.
Jill Biden scheduled to stump on behalf of her husband in Spokane in September
Details about the Sept. 29 event are scant, but it’s the first scheduled fundraiser by a candidate for president in 2020 scheduled in Spokane.
As winter approaches, city pledges to take action on homeless shelter
The city of Spokane could submit offers on property for one or more new emergency homeless shelters this week.
Following police shooting, department explains body camera policy
Council member Breean Beggs wants more information on how and when city police officers activate their body cameras.
100 years ago today in Spokane: Ticket scalpers draw mayor’s ire regarding president’s upcoming visit
Mayor C.M. Fassett issued a personal warning against ticket scalping for the upcoming visit by President Woodrow Wilson to Spokane.
East Valley HS choir ready to share the stage with Foreigner
On Wednesday night at the Spokane County Interstate Fair, the East Valley High School choir will perform with legendary rock band Foreigner.
The Spokesman-Review’s agriculture project ‘A Year in the Fields’ on display at fair
Washington farmers and the state’s diverse agricultural industry will be on display at the Spokane County Interstate Fair beginning today. The Spokesman-Review’s “A Year in the Fields” series about farmers who grow everything from wheat to oysters will be displayed in the North Pavilion next to the newspaper’s Northwest Passages stage.
No evidence of sexist, racist comments by Senate Democrats, report says
Senate investigation finds no evidence of Democratic freshman’s claim of sexist or racist comments in closed-door meetings.
After eluding police, man arrested for hit and run crash and DUI
After eluding police officers earlier in the day, a 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a crash on Sunset Boulevard and running away.
UW, Gonzaga announce plans to expand health sciences with new $60 million building
The University of Washington and Gonzaga University are expanding their health sciences partnership in Spokane after both universities announced they will move several programs to a new $60 million building.
Rankings place Gonzaga in top 20% nationally
Gonzaga University is in the top 20% nationally according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings, and ranked nationally for the first time ever. Whitworth University placed third regionally.
Cantwell wants hearings on political pressure on scientists
Sen. Maria Cantwell calls for committee hearings on whether Trump administration is trying to “undermine science.”
Sellers continue to have advantage in Spokane housing market
The Spokane County real estate market was bustling with activity in August, but not enough to drive up home sales, as persistently high demand and low inventory continued to be the norm.
Amazon plans to open fulfillment center on West Plains by mid-2020
Amazon plans to open its fulfillment center on the West Plains by mid-2020, with hiring to begin two months prior to completion of the project, according to an Amazon spokeswoman.
Getting There: Downtowns become stronger by shedding bad habits, author says
The advent of the automobile may have hollowed out downtowns, but the author of “Strong Towns” says it is possible to reclaim a city if it is willing to give up some short-term economic benefits, such as parking lots.
Purchase would double Sullivan Park as Spokane Valley seeks to add green space
Sullivan Park, an island of green in an industrial and commercial area in northeast Spokane Valley, could become the city’s second biggest park if an adjoining lot is purchased.
Faith and Values: God uses those who abandon their faith to purify his church
People who “fall away” from their faith with finality simply demonstrate that they never had faith in the first place – just the appearance of it.
Spokane City Council committee to weigh in on homeless shelter search
The Spokane City Council will weigh in on a contract with the Salvation Army to operate a new emergency homeless shelter – the location of which has yet to be decided.
100 Years Ago in Spokane: Poindexter’s name discussed as Republican nominee for president
For the moment, U.S. Sen. Miles Poindexter appeared to show promise as the 1920 Republican presidential nominee. A Republican national committeeman said states in the South and West were lined up for the Spokane politician. In other news, an investigative board looking into an alleged murder concluded there was no evidence that an attendant at the State Custodial School in Medical Lake choked to death a 17-year-old boy.