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Spokane schools schedule vaping symposium as health crisis deepens and Seattle sues Juul

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

As Spokane school officials wrestle with how to best discourage vaping by students, Seattle Public Schools filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against industry leaders Juul Labs and Altria Group.

News >  Education

Spokane’s high school principals supported fining students caught vaping; school board tabled proposal

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

Spokane Public Schools’ decision this week to table a proposal to cite students for vaping contradicted the earlier wishes of all five of its high school principals.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women hope to prosper off ‘project’ Anamaria Virjoghe

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

Mention the word “project” around Gonzaga women’s assistant basketball coach Craig Fortier and you’ll get a friendly lecture on the dangers of jumping to early conclusions.

News >  Education

Mead school officials suspend new elementary school as they deal with levy rejection

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

The rejection of Mead School District’s $14.6 million levy left school officials in the tough position of canceling a new elementary school project and trying to win back the trust of community.

News >  Education

Spokane Public Schools backs off vaping fines while other districts involve law enforcement

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

In a dramatic reversal from two weeks ago, Spokane Public Schools has backed off from a proposal to impose a fine for students who repeatedly violate tobacco laws on school grounds.

News >  Education

Updated results: Lockwood wins Spokane school board seat, West Valley levy passes

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

Updated results Wednesday confirmed what most people already suspected on Election Night: Nikki Lockwood has been elected to the Spokane Public Schools board and the West Valley School District budget is getting a shot in the arm.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women not shying away from another tough nonconference slate

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By every measure, last year’s Gonzaga women’s basketball team had the best nonconference season you could hope for.

News >  Spokane

Jenny Slagle, Kevin Morrison win seats on Spokane School Board

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

Nikki Lockwood takes a 2,280-vote lead over Katey Treloar in the race for Spokane Public Schools board Position 1.

News >  Spokane

Mead voters reject school levy; West Valley school levy passing

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

A $14.6 million supplemental levy in the Mead School District was resoundingly rejected Tuesday night by district voters.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women anxious for D-I action against Cal State Bakersfield

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 4, 2019

It was a little too quiet Monday afternoon as the Gonzaga women warmed up for practice in the Volkar Center. The Zags were two days removed from a 60-point exhibition win over Warner Pacific but a long way from the real thing.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women’s depth, talent on full display in 105-45 exhibition rout of Warner Pacific

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 2, 2019

The Gonzaga women made every minute count Saturday afternoon.

News >  Education

Spokane schools struggle with familiar problems amid release of ‘Nation’s Report Card’

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 2, 2019

The nation’s

News >  Education

A tale of two schools: Test scores diverge on Spokane campuses, despite investments

Sat., Nov. 2, 2019

More money is needed at schools in lower-income neighborhoods to pay for more counselors, therapists and other specialists, said school district officials. “The primary driver is working to create focus in serving the whole child,” said associate superintendent Adam Swinyard, the chief academic officer for Spokane Public Schools.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

From Australia to Romania, Gonzaga women’s basketball has always had an ‘in’ with top international talent

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 1, 2019

According to Gonzaga women’s basketball coach Lisa Fortier, one of the best things about foreign athletes is that they don’t know the difference between a mid-major and a drum major.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Former Freeman, Post Falls coach Matt Gregg set for homecoming as Warner Pacific visits Gonzaga for women’s exhibition

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

On so many levels, this will be quite a homecoming for Matt Gregg.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Fearsome twosome: backcourt duo of Katie Campbell, Jessie Loera not shying away from leadership roles

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

They’ve already raised their game. Now Katie Campbell and Jessie Loera are raising their voices.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women: Bulldogs will rely on depth in run through tough West Coast Conference

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

Did Gonzaga really lose three starters from last year?

Sports >  Area sports

Washington State women: Borislava Hristova, Cougars on mission to climb crowded Pac-12 ladder

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

At the end of a tough season, Washington State women’s basketball coach Kamie Ethridge was ready turn the page.

Sports >  Area sports

Eastern Washington women: Eagles in rebuild mode after coming up short of NCAA Tournament

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

Gone is Violet Kapri-Morrow, who led EWU in scoring (18 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 rpg), and starters Alissa Sealby and Uriah Howard.

Sports >  Area sports

Idaho women: After graduation of top scorers, Gina Marxen next in line for Vandals

Thu., Oct. 31, 2019

It’s time for someone else to make a splash in Moscow, and it probably will be Gina Marxen.

News >  Education

Libby Center principal leaves for new Spokane school district role

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

Libby principal Debra DeWitt has left her job to fill a sudden vacancy at the district level. She will be replaced by current Audubon Elementary School Principal Kimberly Stretch.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women just on the outside of Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

The Gonzaga women are getting plenty of preseason respect, but not too much.

News >  Education

Own a piece of LC history: 108-year-old doors up for auction

Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

The doors, located at the northwest corner of the school, were removed this summer as construction began on a new building that will provide additional classrooms and a commons.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women use practices, closed-door scrimmage as chance to jell before exhibition against Warner Pacific

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

After a trip to Europe and fall practice, the Gonzaga women have gotten to know each others’ tendencies a bit too well.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga redshirt freshman guard Kylee Griffen suffers season-ending injury

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 29, 2019

The Gonzaga women have been hit with a season-ending injury before the season has begun.