Stories by Jim Allen for the Spokesman-Review

Sports > Gonzaga women

Washington State women earn votes in first AP Top 25 basketball poll; Gonzaga still on outside looking in

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

Washington State receiving 10 votes in the first Associated Press regular-season poll of the women’s basketball season, while Gonzaga received no votes in the rankings released on Monday.

News > K-12 education

Eastern Washington schools lag in new US News survey

Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

Public schools in Eastern Washington are performing well behind their peers on the West Side, according to comprehensive national rankings released recently by U.S. News and World Report.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Truong sisters step up as Gonzaga women beat Montana 67-60

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 14, 2021

Gonzaga’s depth made the difference Sunday afternoon in a big win at Montana.

News > K-12 education

‘There’s a lack of trust’: Native American education in Spokane Public Schools

Sun., Nov. 14, 2021

During a recent class at Grant Elementary School, several Native American students held up identifying signs that reinforced a point that the general population has seldom understood.

News > K-12 education

Spokane-area schools see declines in COVID-19 cases

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 12, 2021

Matching overall trends in the area, local school districts continue to see relatively static or declining COVID-19 numbers.

Sports > Area sports

Gonzaga women continue string of games against Big Sky opponents at Montana

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 13, 2021

It might surprise fans of Gonzaga women’s basketball, but the Zags have lost more than they’ve won against Montana.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women welcome back fans to the Kennel with big win against Montana State 72-47

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 11, 2021

The good times were back for the Gonzaga women Thursday night.

News > K-12 education

Newly elected Central Valley school board member’s residency challenged by opponent

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 11, 2021

A woman recently elected to the Central Valley School District board is facing criticism from her opponent over her recent change of address.

Sports > Gonzaga women

‘We’ve been waiting for so long’: Gonzaga women ready for lively atmosphere in opener against Montana State

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 10, 2021

This is why Cierra Walker and Yvonne Ejim came to Gonzaga in the first place.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women’s nonconference schedule full of opportunities

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 9, 2021

Building a nonconference basketball schedule is tougher than it sounds, especially for the Gonzaga women.

News > K-12 education

Renovated Libby Center gives Spanish immersion program room to grow

Tue., Nov. 9, 2021

The transformative power of the 2018 bond election can be seen all around the East Central neighborhood.

News > K-12 education

Classes go on at Pride Schools after threatening Snapchat message emerges

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

Classes went on as scheduled Friday at Pride Schools despite the report of a threatening Snapchat message posted by a student.

News > K-12 education

COVID-19 cases in most Spokane-area schools starting to stabilize

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 6, 2021

The incidence of COVID-19 cases was lower or stable at most local school districts during the past week.

Sports > Gonzaga women

New on the menu: Bree Salenbien excited to show her versatility as highest-ranked recruit in Gonzaga women’s history

Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

Like most freshmen at Gonzaga University, Bree Salenbien is majoring in time management.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Teen arrested after alleged death threat against U-High classmate

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

An 18-year-old University High School student was arrested Friday afternoon for felony harassment after allegedly threatening to kill a classmate, the Spokane County Sheriff’s office said Friday afternoon.

Sports > Gonzaga women

College basketball 2021-22: Senior Melody Kempton eager to lead Gonzaga women in chase for another WCC title

Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

This is Melody Kempton’s team now, and she’s ready to lead. Actually, Kempton has been doing that at Gonzaga for the last three years – leading by example, fighting for the toughest rebounds and diving to the floor for loose balls.

Sports > WSU basketball

College basketball 2021-22: After NCAA berth, bar is higher for Washington State women

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

For Washington State women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge, rising expectations don’t feel like much of a burden. On the contrary, they’re just “notches on the ladder,” Ethridge said last month at a Pacific-12 Conference media event.

Sports > EWU basketball

College basketball 2021-22: Eastern Washington women will lean on new coach, host of new players

Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

Perhaps no college basketball coach in the Pacific Northwest faces a bigger rebuilding job than Joddie Gleason at Eastern Washington.

Sports > Idaho basketball

College basketball 2021-22: Inside-out game of Beyonce Bea should help Idaho women find better balance

Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

Idaho women’s basketball has a new look. It begins with the Vandals’ new digs, the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena, which coach Jon Newlee has called a “huge game-changer” in recruiting.

News > Spokane

Soccer showdown: Brett Sports and Entertainment hopes to put MLS farm team in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 4, 2021

The prospects for professional soccer in Spokane have just gotten a lot more interesting.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women open season with exhibition against Central Washington

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 4, 2021

Hopefully, fans won’t approach to Saturday’s exhibition against Central Washington some sort of measuring stick for how the Gonzaga women will fare this year.