Government almanac

Sun., May 22, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Spokane City Council

3:30 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, briefing on May 31 meeting, possible discussion of resolution calling for mayor’s resignation over sex scandal, and approval of routine items.

6 p.m. Monday, Council Chambers, City Hall, resolution calling for renewing a tax anticipation note used to finance settlement of River Park Square garage legal fight.

Spokane County commissioners

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, weekly briefing with the county CEO, Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Ave. The agenda includes the county’s contract with the hearing examiner, safety issues and composting.

2 p.m. Tuesday, weekly meeting on non-hearing items, commissioners’ hearing room, lower level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave. The agenda includes decisions on the county Planning Commission makeup and the Southridge PUD.

Spokane Board of Health

Noon Thursday, Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave. The agenda includes board rules of decorum and a budget report.

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.