Agreement Averts Battle Over Gma

Wed., Feb. 12, 1997

Associated Press

The expected battle over Washington’s growth-management land-use law apparently has been settled without a shot being fired.

Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Gary Locke on Tuesday announced their truce, agreeing to abide by a citizen commission’s plan to trim the powers of state land-use boards, while keeping state mandates that cities and counties extensively plan for future growth.

The pact apparently paves the way for a consensus bill that can clear the GOP-controlled Legislature and pass muster with the governor.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.

Agreement Averts Battle Over Gma

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns amid public mood shift

Vance says Iran agrees to nuclear inspections, as under Obama deal

Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation