Nick Gibson

Current Position: county reporter

Nick Gibson joined The Spokesman-Review in January 2024 as the County Reporter covering surrounding counties including the city of Spokane Valley. Nick previously was a college summer intern reporter in May, 2022 prior to graduation from Washington State University where he was the editor of the arts section at the Daily Evergreen during the 2021-22 school year.

Email: nickg@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5039

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News > WA Government

Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel enters the race for soon-to-be vacant seat in Washington Senate

Wed., April 24, 2024

Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel has announced his candidacy for a state Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Sen. Mike Padden.

News > Spokane

Retirees gather to recognize Earth Day, discuss sustainable practices at event featuring Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown

UPDATED: Mon., April 22, 2024

Edy Thogersen doesn’t shop fast fashion much; she’s retired and said she’s not one to get caught up in the trends of the week.

News > Higher education

Schulz departing as Washington State University president

UPDATED: Fri., April 19, 2024

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced Friday that he will retire at the end of next year, bringing his nearly decade-long stint as the university's top leader to an end.

A&E > Northwest Passages

Author Ed Humes explores not-so-wonderful world of waste with Northwest Passages Book Club

UPDATED: Thu., April 18, 2024

Pulitzer prize-winning author Ed Humes spoke to more than a hundred students and community members Thursday evening at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University with the hope of getting Spokanites to engage with what could be the most consequential challenge the country is facing: waste.

News > Religion

WSU’s veterinary chaplain is ‘on a mission’ to bring spiritual care to hospitals and clinics nationwide

Thu., April 18, 2024

Washington State University junior Olivia Bustillos walked onto the Pullman campus Saturday morning to mourn two of her family members: Peanut and Snowball.

Sports > Outdoors

Spokane Bike Swap returns to fairgrounds this weekend

Wed., April 17, 2024

Cycling enthusiasts, weekend trail riders and toddlers on tricycles will have the chance to swap their used equipment for something new to them this weekend at the 12th annual Spokane Bike Swap and Expo.

News > Local government

Spokane County purchases Monroe Court building for $12 million, paving way for campus reconfiguration

Tue., April 16, 2024

Spokane County commissioners hope their decision last week to buy an office building adjacent to their roughly nine-block county campus around the courthouse will settle many longtime space issues affecting multiple offices.

A&E

Home of internationally renowned musicologist Hans Moldenhauer to be added to National Register of Historic Places

Sun., April 14, 2024

Ian White used to walk home after working a long night shift downtown, admiring the historic homes in the Cannon Cliff Neighborhood along the way.

A&E > Books

Waste is a global issue. Author Ed Humes wants to do something about it

Sun., April 14, 2024

The planet is facing a number of environmental crises, and the impacts are all too present here in the West.

News > Weather

New air quality sensors arrive in Spokane, part of state effort to combat pollution

UPDATED: Thu., April 11, 2024

Spokane County residents will soon be able to know how polluted the air in their own neighborhood is in real time.

Sports > Outdoors

Despite ‘miracle March,’ Meager early snowfall this winter led to smaller crowds at Inland Northwest ski resorts

Thu., April 11, 2024

In the four years he’s spent as general manager of the Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park, Jim van Loben Sels said this winter may have been the toughest for him to navigate .

News > Transportation

Stretch of Centennial Trail east of Spokane to close this summer for resurfacing

UPDATED: Mon., April 8, 2024

Frequent users of the Centennial Trail in eastern Spokane County will need to find a new place to bike, jog and meander this summer.

News > Transportation

Getting There: Spokane County will renovate ever-popular Liberty Lake Regional Park this summer

Mon., April 8, 2024

Spokane County residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to recreational areas.

News > Local government

For sale: Like new, lightly used 50-year-old Sheriff’s Office helicopter

Thu., April 4, 2024

You could be the proud owner of a former Spokane County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, if you have a spare $1 million lying around.

News > Local government

Investigation into Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel hits snag

Wed., April 3, 2024

The investigation into Spokane Valley city Councilman Al Merkel’s conduct toward city staff is moving forward – just not smoothly.

News > Transportation

Getting There: Spokane County begins work on final stretch of Bigelow Gulch project

Mon., April 1, 2024

Spokane County work crews will resume construction of the final stretch of the Bigelow Gulch-Forker Road Urban Connector on Monday, bringing a nearly quarter-century and $81 million effort to a close.

News > Local government

Cheney man pays for recount of single precinct’s school district votes to ensure system working properly

Wed., March 27, 2024

The Spokane County Elections Office Tuesday conducted a recount of ballots cast for a single precinct during the special election in February.

News > Local government

Spokane Valley City Council committee meetings are closed to the public, some residents want to change that

Tue., March 26, 2024

John Harding attends almost every Spokane Valley City Council meeting.

Sports > NCAA basketball

A tale of two student sections: While Antelopes ran rampant through the Lilac City, they weren’t fast enough to escape the Crimson Tide

Mon., March 25, 2024

That steady thumping coming from the Spokane Arena on Sunday was due in large part to the herd of Antelopes taking residence in the northeast corner of the building.

Sports > NCAA basketball

Southern hostility? March Madness brings Alabama rivalries, comaraderie to the Inland Northwest

UPDATED: Thu., March 21, 2024

The arrival of the Auburn University Tigers and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in the Lilac City played out like something out of an old Western.

News > Local government

More work for less pay: Spokane County prosecutors, public defender’s office struggling to recruit, retain attorneys

UPDATED: Thu., March 21, 2024

Spokane County deputy prosecutors are juggling more than 100 cases at any given time while receiving far less compensation than other prosecutors in the state.

News > Weather

Sun reaches Spokane in time for St. Patrick’s Day, other weekend activities

UPDATED: Fri., March 15, 2024

Gardeners, outdoorspeople and children, rejoice: sunshine will grace Spokane this weekend.

News > Spokane

Fores on Friday: Slate of Spokane public golf courses set to open this weekend

UPDATED: Wed., March 13, 2024

Sunny days are starting to outnumber the cloudy ones, flower buds are peeking through the soil and Titleist Pro V1’s are soon to be teed up.

News > Local government

Spokane County Commissioners approve purchase of Felts Field hangars for sheriff’s office

UPDATED: Wed., March 13, 2024

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office hopes to expand its footprint at Felts Field Airport.

News > Local government

Spokane Valley City Council considers changes to rules and regulations for council members

Tue., March 12, 2024

The Spokane Valley City Council is poised to vote Tuesday on a number of changes to its governance manual in an effort to cut down on the many contentious council meetings since the start of the new year.

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