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Spokane Public Schools’ ‘trifecta of sports venues’ coming into focus

Fri., Aug. 26, 2022

As he stood on the downtown stadium construction site Wednesday afternoon, Greg Forsyth couldn’t hide his enthusiasm.

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What’s next for Joe Albi? Area officials dream up future possibilities for demolished stadium site

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 26, 2022

There’s nothing left of Albi Stadium but the echoes.

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New teacher contract could help Spokane Public Montessori in push toward regaining status

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 19, 2022

Spokane Public Montessori no longer has official status as a Montessori-recognized school, and it’s unclear when it could regain that distinction.

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‘What, me Worry?’: Mad Magazine still going at 70

Thu., Aug. 18, 2022

For American kids coming of age in the early 1970s, Mad magazine was many things.

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‘It means the world’: As inflation drives up back-to-school prices, hundreds turn out for free supplies

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 17, 2022

By 10 Wednesday morning, the sun already was baking the pavement at the corner of Ruby and Indiana as hundreds of families stood patiently.

News > K-12 education

Spokane teachers approve new labor contract

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 16, 2022

Teachers needed little time Monday night to ratify a three-year contract with Spokane Public Schools that guarantees them the same cost-of-living increases as other state employees.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga’s Truong sisters fight against stereotypes, look to empower younger generations of Asian American athletes

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 15, 2022

When Gonzaga basketball stars Kayleigh and Kaylynne Truong signed a name, image and likeness deal this summer, it wasn’t about the money.

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State issues new COVID-19 guidelines for schools in Washington

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 10, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday issued updated COVID-19 guidance for school districts.

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Spokane Public Schools optimistic about transportation after uncertainty over bus setup

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 9, 2022

With more bus drivers moving through the pipeline and more students expected to walk to class, Spokane Public Schools hopes to see fewer problems this year getting kids to and from school on time.

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