Flett Middle School will host the third annual Pauline Flett Powwow Saturday, a free public event hosted by the students and celebrating the culture and history of the region’s native peoples.
Bloomies looking for extra carbohydrates in preparation for Sunday’s race or just a tasty treat stopped by the Franz Bakery table for grilled cheese samples, donuts and cookies Friday at the Spokane Convention Center.
Rachael Fetter has participated in Bloomsday 17 times despite the fact that she hasn’t been able to feel her legs from the knee down for the last nine years. Six years ago, she also developed an allergy to water, making rainy Bloomsdays an even bigger challenge.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on Thursday announced a plan to replace the city’s recently overturned anti-homeless camping law with one that would criminalize camping citywide, but with more emphasis on warnings and outreach and little on criminal enforcement.
Opening a new shop selling alcohol for off-premise consumption is now banned in Spokane within 500 feet of parks, schools, libraries, transit centers and community centers, effective immediately.
The Spokane County sheriff will be receiving a nearly $31,000 raise after county commissioners honored his request to ensure he was the top-paid person in county law enforcement.
