Stories by Jim Allen for the Spokesman-Review

Sports > Gonzaga athletics

Gonzaga women hope to rebound against Eastern Washington in Cheney for nonconference finale

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 20, 2021

Tuesday night’s game at Reese Court comes with no shortage of storylines.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women fade in fourth quarter, lose 69-66 in major upset to UC Davis

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 19, 2021

UC Davis raised its game in the second half Sunday afternoon and the Gonzaga women couldn’t respond.

USL Spokane sets league record for season ticket deposits in first 24 hours

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 18, 2021

Spokane’s United Soccer League franchise has taken more than 600 deposits for season tickets this week, team president Cindy Wendle said Friday.

News > Education

Former EWU soccer coach alleges discrimination in latest complaint against school’s athletic program

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 17, 2021

Former Eastern Washington University soccer coach Chad Bodnar is seeking no less than $5 million in damages from the school for alleged discrimination, he confirmed Friday.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women travel to California to take on UC Davis, anticipating slow pace and defensive battle

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 18, 2021

If statistics are any indication, the Gonzaga women will be in for a grind Sunday afternoon at UC Davis.

News > Education

Nationwide TikTok threat has parents, school districts in Spokane on edge

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

An anonymous threat made on TikTok has school districts in Spokane and around the nation on high alert.

News > Education

Spokane officials choose United Soccer League to bring men’s and women’s teams to new downtown stadium

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

The path was cleared Tuesday morning for a United Soccer League team to play in Spokane.

News > K-12 education

Afghanistan War veteran teaching refugees at Linwood Elementary

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

A few years ago, Matthew Petro was flying KC-135 tankers out of Fairchild Air Force Base.

Sports > Seattle Sounders

MLS or USL? Decision on professional soccer is up to the Spokane Public Facilities District

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 13, 2021

A professional soccer team is expected to play in Spokane sometime in 2023, but from which league?

News > K-12 education

‘Substitutes needed!’ Lack of subs cause local school districts to bump pay

Mon., Dec. 13, 2021

For a variety of reasons, the pool of qualified substitutes has shriveled to the point where some districts are crying for help.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women make pair of late 3-pointers to pull away from Stephen F. Austin

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 13, 2021

With the game threatening to play out as it did four nights earlier, Cierra Walker flipped the script.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women must take care of ball against Stephen F. Austin’s defensive pressure

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 11, 2021

Taking care of business means taking care of the ball, something the Gonzaga women didn’t do in Wednesday’s 51-49 loss to Washington State.

News > Education

COVID-19 still hanging around in north Spokane County schools

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is receding in most local schools, but is stubbornly holding on in some smaller districts.

News > Education

‘Definitely a game changer’: Robot offers freedom for girl at Madison Elementary

Fri., Dec. 10, 2021

As it rolls into a classroom at Madison Elementary School, the VGo robot is a sight for curious eyes.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga to retire Courtney Vandersloot’s jersey Dec. 30

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 8, 2021

Gonzaga will retire the jersey of All-American and WNBA champion Courtney Vandersloot on Dec. 30, the school announced Wednesday night.

News > Education

Device dilemma: Kids are spending more time online, but is that a bad thing?

Wed., Dec. 8, 2021

Kids are getting more screen time than ever, which may give parents pause as they consider Christmas gifts for their children.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Washington State women edge Gonzaga 51-49

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 8, 2021

Gonzaga got the shot it wanted Wednesday night: Cierra Walker for the potential game-winner from the left corner with less than 2 seconds left.

News > Higher education

After crowd boos over kneeling during anthem, Gonzaga women stand together to offer message of hope

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 8, 2021

As the women’s team from Gonzaga lined up Wednesday night for the national anthem, fans had every reason to expect another ugly scene: There would be catcalls and boos from the stands after some of the GU players kneeled.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga, Washington State women’s nonconference matchup could hold importance later in the season

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 7, 2021

It’s only early December, but it’s hard to downplay the importance of Wednesday night’s nonconference women’s game between Gonzaga and visiting Washington State.

Sports > Gonzaga women

GU women gaining more votes in AP women’s poll

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 6, 2021

The Gonzaga women are getting more support in The Associated Press poll, but not enough to make the top 25.

News > Education

Spokane Public Schools adds more than 200 preschool slots, but gaps remain

Mon., Dec. 6, 2021

The decline of affordable child care in Spokane has placed added pressure on school districts to fill the gap. It’s estimated that the Spokane Public School district boundaries contain about 1,500 4-year-olds who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch, and that most of them need child care.