Stories by Mike Prager for the Spokesman-Review

News > Spokane

Love for locomotives runs deep in this family

Sun., April 17, 2016

My dad, Kenny Prager, ran the 700 steam locomotive shown in a refueling photo at the Black Tank Property.

News > Weather

Weekend Weather: After some wet weather, warm sunshine to return

Wed., April 13, 2016

The cool wet side of spring this week is going to give way to another round of warm April sunshine

News > Voices

Hillyard Library preserved, converted to neighborhood bar and barber shop

Wed., April 13, 2016

The historic Hillyard Branch Library has been preserved and converted into a neighborhood sports bar with barber shop

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Matilda Building project uses high tech device

Wed., April 13, 2016

A new commercial and residential building under construction on North Hamilton Street is taking advantage of emerging technology to save money and energy

News > Spokane

Monroe Street’s eastbound I-90 on-ramp closing through April 22

Mon., April 11, 2016

Spokane drivers headed east on I-90 from downtown will have limited access with the closure of the eastbound onramp at Monroe Street through April 22

News > Voices

Retired NASA scientist’s invention helped put men on the moon

Wed., April 6, 2016

Retired NASA scientist James R. Scoggins played a key role in the U.S. space program that landed men on the moon.

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Disability Rights Washington to hold open house celebrating new Spokane office

Wed., April 6, 2016

Disability Rights Washington is opening a new office in Spokane to protect rights of persons with disabilities.

News > Weather

Weekend Weather: Region basks in stretch of warm weather

Wed., April 6, 2016

Another stretch of warm April weather is in store for the region

News > Spokane

Spokane County acquisition of conservation land complete

Tue., April 5, 2016

Spokane County has taken possession of 160 acres of former state land in the Glenrose area as part of the Dishman Hills Conservation Area.

News > Spokane

Idaho launches its first emphasis patrol to combat texting and driving

Mon., April 4, 2016

Idaho this month is joining Washington state in putting on emphasis patrols to stop texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving.

News > Spokane

SpokAnimal program for feral cats gets boost from viral video

Sat., April 2, 2016

An innovative Spokane program that has been putting feral felines to work as farm hands has recently become an international sensation. An 11-minute video about the felines on the farm – produced for a popular cat show on the Animal Planet cable channel – has gone viral on the Web, logging 6 million views since it first appeared about two weeks ago.

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: Spring-like conditions continue over weekend

Wed., March 30, 2016

This week’s abrupt change to spring-like weather should continue through at least Monday and maybe Tuesday, bringing plenty of chance to get out and enjoy the early sunshine.

News > Voices

Union Gospel Mission seeks an expanded shelter for women and children

Wed., March 30, 2016

The Union Gospel Mission is eyeing a vacant nursing home in northeast Spokane for an expanded shelter for women and children.

News > Spokane

STA Plaza renovation to start in April

Mon., March 28, 2016

The long-awaited renovation of the STA Plaza will begin in April and take about a year to complete.

News > Spokane

South Hill slowdown: Road work on Monroe will turn Lincoln into a two-way street starting Monday

Thu., March 24, 2016

Monroe Street on the lower South Hill is undergoing a temporary closure starting Monday.

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: More showers, mountain snow arrive for weekend

Wed., March 23, 2016

The Pacific storm track continues to send rain and mountain snow across the region through early next week.

News > Voices

East Sprague Avenue upgrades postponed to 2017

Wed., March 23, 2016

Complex design work for East Sprague Avenue street and walkway improvements is forcing a delay in construction until next year

News > Spokane

Getting There: STA board split over transit expansion

Mon., March 21, 2016

Spokane Transit board members are split over a sakes tax increase to fund buses and a new central city trolley line

News > Spokane

As spring arrives temperatures could hit 60

Thu., March 17, 2016

Sunshine ushers spring into the Inland Northwest

Sports > Outdoors

Weekend weather: Last days of winter give way to spring-like conditions

Wed., March 16, 2016

This weekend’s forecast is matching the calendar’s change from winter to spring.

News > Voices

Avista plans stormwater swale

Wed., March 16, 2016

Avista Corp. is working on plans to install a new landscaped drainage and infiltration basin on its campus along Upriver Drive and the Centennial Trail.

News > Spokane

Fairchild wins coveted Omaha Trophy for excellence

Mon., March 14, 2016

Fairchild Air Force Base and the 92nd Refueling Wing were recognized on Monday with the prestigious Omaha Trophy signifying excellence in serving their strategic mission.