Cannon Barnett

Current Position: reporter

Cannon Barnett came to the Spokesman-Review in 2024 as a college intern and is currently a general assignment reporter. He is a graduate from Eastern Washington University and former editor-in-chief of The Easterner, EWU's student newspaper.

Email: cannonb@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5167

Most Recent Stories

News > Transportation

STA launches low-income riders program, cutting fares in half

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 2, 2025

Spokane Transit Authority began a new reduced-fare option Monday by cutting fares in half for low-income riders.

A&E > Northwest Passages

Northwest Passages: ‘Cozy fantasy’ author Travis Baldree found success by mixing in personal experiences

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 1, 2025

Colfax’s Travis Baldree, author of the bestselling “Legends and Lattes” series, discussed his third book at the Montvale Event Center on Monday night, “Brigands and Breadknives.”

News > Crime/Public Safety

Loose German shepherd shot outside of Westview Elementary

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 1, 2025

A man walking a leashed pit bull shot and killed a loose German shepherd Sunday afternoon near Westview Elementary School.

News > Local business

Beedlebug Socks: Spokane grandmother invents “adaptable” socks for grandson with disability

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

Sockietalkies are above-the-ankle socks with two distinctive features: a positive phrase printed across the toe and a pair of holes, which wearers can use to pull them up.

News > Spokane

Spokane City Council considers tax increase on water, sewer and trash bill and extra rate increase to pay for it

Sun., Nov. 23, 2025

The Spokane City Council is poised to raise utility taxes and rates by half a percent for the next year, the second tax increase proposed to help fill a projected $13 million budget deficit in 2026.

News > Local Government

Spokane short hundreds of homeless shelter beds as winter approaches

Sun., Nov. 23, 2025

As winter looms on the Lilac City’s horizon, so too does the question of what to do with Spokane’s homeless population.

News

As tiny village moves forward in west Spokane, neighbors concerned for ‘another Second and Division’; supporters say protections are in place

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 19, 2025

The city of Spokane will help fund the operations for the 30 tiny homes planned just west of the Government Way and Sunset Highway intersection.

News > Local business

New Altamont liquor and convenience store draws neighborhood ire; owner touts investment as good for East Central

Sun., Nov. 16, 2025

The once quiet corner of East Central's Altamont and Fifth now sports cars lining the street, flags advertising drugs and alcohol for purchase and the name Altamont Liquor and Grocery written in bright, cursive light.

News > Local Government

Spokane City Council modifies, passes Mayor’s emergency homeless resources

Tue., Nov. 11, 2025

Spokane City Council voted Monday 6-1 in favor of upholding a modified version of Mayor Lisa Brown’s Oct. 29 emergency order to provide resources for the homeless and at -risk residents of the city.