Spokane

A judge appointed to represent the Spokane County Superior Court Thursday dismissed the recall petition filed last month against Commissioner Al French.

Spokane County Commission Chair Mary Kuney highlighted the county’s progress addressing top issues in the region and challenges still to come on Thursday at the 2024 State of the County Address .

Akua Lum-Resse has a bit of a challenge on her hands as she prepares to bring her large collection of succulents back into the house before the frosts hit.

The lively lilt of contra dance music played by local band Reel Friends filled the Woman’s Club Hall on Sept. 18, as two lines of dancers faced each other, moving through simple steps following the direction of a caller.

Chief Dan George, the star of Expo ’74’s IMAX film about the environment, was on hand to see the production for the first time.

The city of Spokane Valley will not cover the costs of Councilman Al Merkel’s defense in his appeal of the investigation that found he likely violated public records law.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Fest, Charlie Brown.

Helen Reddy sang the Australian national anthem from the outdoor stage at Expo ’74’s International Amphitheater to kick off Australian National Day.

A strong mayor willing to be accountable but unwilling to cede control; a business community willing to back her vision; an infusion of federal cash and buy-in from philanthropists; and housing – lots and lots of housing.

When local resident Katia Jasmin heard former President Donald Trump’s accusations during the Republican presidential debate of Haitian immigrants eating dogs and cats, she was furious.

Rolf Harris, Australia’s “zany bloke,” as The Spokesman-Review called him, put on a “bonzer” of a show at Expo ’74.

In 1888, real estate company Hunt, Dart and Co. advertised to sell whole blocks in east Spokane in Union Park Addition.

The Spokane Chronicle had a message for Spokane-area residents who had visited Expo ’74: go again.

The Spokane County Commissioners are actively outlining next year’s budget and will begin taking community feedback on the process next week.

Many think of a Sunday morning as a time of relaxation associated with sleeping in, attending religious service, readying yourself for the work week ahead or any other ways one may observe the “day of rest.”

Kathleen Sullivan was the head of supply for Expo ’74’s Folklife Festival, and if you think that job sounds mundane, you’re wrong.

Amid growing concerns over crime and community safety in Spokane and elected leaders’ struggle to fix the city budget, voters will be asked this November whether they’re willing to raise sales taxes to generate enough money to boost police, fire and municipal court services.

Spokane County voters will be asked this November to renew a nearly 30-year-old sales tax that funds large portions of the region’s juvenile justice system.

The appearance of county and city criminal justice tax measures on the November ballot has some local leaders worried about the viability of both, and the future of the regional criminal justice system.