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‘Both sides of the badge’: Spokane police chief, NAACP chapter president talk race, protesting, policing, progress
In the wake of protests over police violence and the death of George Floyd last week – and ahead of continued protests planned for Sunday – Kurtis Robinson, president of Spokane’s chapter of the NAACP, and Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl sat down for a one-on-one conversation on Friday with The Spokesman-Review as a fly on the wall.
White Elephant owners ending 74-year legacy in Spokane
The history of the White Elephant stores mirrors the story of Spokane: A somewhat unconventional place that provides nearly everything that matters, at an affordable price. The owners are closing the iconic stores.
100 years ago in Spokane: ‘Bing’ Crosby slated to speak at Gonzaga high school’s graduation
The Spokane Daily Chronicle ran a photo of four members of Gonzaga University’s high school class, slated to speak at the high school’s commencement ceremony.
Spokane police will limit controversial knee-to-neck technique; some protesters say it was employed on them last weekend
Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl told The Spokesman-Review this week his department will limit when officers can employ a controversial technique for detaining suspects by kneeling on their necks, which was used in the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
‘They gotta stop killing us’: Hundreds participate in Spokane’s Vehicle Procession for Black Lives
Over 200 cars flashing hazard lights and decorated in signs participated in Spokane’s Vehicle Procession for Black Lives, a socially distanced event hosted by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane.
Garageland gives Black artists a unique canvas
Garageland put boards on their windows to protect their business, and now they’re encouraging the community to create art on them.
Some community college students ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief
Many students in community colleges received federal coronavirus assistance, but many students were left out.
100 years ago in Spokane: Long odds don’t deter enthusiam for local senator’s presidential bid
The Spokesman-Review simply could not abandon the dream of a Republican presidential nominee from Spokane, despite the undeniable fact that Sen. Miles Poindexter was far from the favorite at the Chicago convention.
The Police Chief and NAACP president
Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl and Kurtis Robinson, president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP have a frank discussion about the tension between police and the Black community, the reason for the protests and what might be accomplished through them.
Seattle mayor bans 1 type of tear gas amid protests
The Seattle mayor has banned the police use of one type of tear gas as protests continue in the city and nationally over the killing of George Floyd
Some downtown Spokane businesses take extra precautions ahead of Sunday protest
Downtown businesses take precautions ahead of Sunday protests.
Mayor wants officers fired over death, State to review probe
The mayor of Tacoma, Washington, has told the city manager to fire four police officers following the death of a man after police restrained him in March
‘We can’t breathe’ projected on Spokane County Courthouse
A small team of activists used a projector to shine “We can’t breathe” on the tower of the Spokane County Courthouse this week in the aftermath of large peaceful protests against police brutality.
Spokane family harassed, then trapped in forest campsite in Western Washington, sheriff’s office says
A Spokane family’s camping trip in Western Washington became a nightmarish experience when armed locals accused them of being leftwing extremists.
J.C. Penney files list of 154 stores it wants to close, including 7 in Texas
J.C. Penney said Thursday that it will start closing 154 of its stores next week in what it is calling the first phase of its efforts to shrink its footprint.
Spokane County health officer allows playgrounds to reopen
Playgrounds and jungle gyms in public parks reopened Friday after Spokane County Public Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz rescinded his order closing the play structures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
57 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Spokane County, almost doubling previous daily high
Spokane County now has more than 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19, after health officials reported 57 new cases on Friday.
Underground fire on Riverside in downtown Spokane causes outages
Spokane firefighters quickly extinguished an underground fire on Riverside Avenue on Friday, but not before it cut off power to multiple nearby businesses and traffic signals.
‘Wherever you are, that’s where I’ll be’: Cancer survivor dies from coronavirus
Marolyn Heiss died at 72 on May 3, due to a variety of ailments culminating in complications due to COVID-19. Unlike the majority of coronavirus victims, she died at home surrounded by family.
Enterprising Spirit: Donut Parade upped its donations despite downturn, reopened in time for National Doughnut Day
When the pandemic-caused stay-home order went into effect, Donut Parade co-owner Nathan Peabody knew he wanted to find a way to help out. Already accustomed to giving away doughnuts at the end of the day – the doughnuts in the shop are baked fresh daily – he decided to expand that tradition to those most in need.