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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Arrest made at South Hill story hour

A local pastor known for preaching that homosexuality is a choice and drag is a perversion, says he was wrongfully targeted by police and arrested during last Saturday’s Drag Queen Story Hour at the South Hill Library. He said he wasn’t there to protest, despite videos and witnesses to the contrary. Afshin Yaghtin, 47, who runs New Covenant Baptist and is a member of The Church at Planned Parenthood was taken to jail on suspicion of obstructing a police officer. He was quickly released.
News >  Spokane

It’s about generosity: Street Music Week continues

No one ever said being a street musician was easy. First, you have to brave the elements – in Thursday’s case, the sweltering heat of 90-degree sunshine and heavy gusts of wind. Then, there’s transporting heavy instruments and staking a claim on the perfect piece of sidewalk real estate.