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Appellate court upholds dismissal of former Police Chief Frank Straub’s lawsuit against city

Fri., June 15, 2018

A three-member panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that city officials didn’t wrongfully terminate Frank Straub as chief of police in 2015. Straub’s attorney is planning to appeal the ruling.

Federal judge: Spokane’s handling of former police Chief Frank Straub’s dismissal ‘a hot mess’

Sat., June 9, 2018

Hearing oral arguments in an appeal of the former police Chief Frank Straub’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city on Friday, Judge Jay Bybee said officials bungled the dismissal that involved “all kinds of misdirection, and indirection.” Straub filed a $4 million tort claim against the city after his removal from office in September 2015.

Spokane City Council gets pay raise in 2019, mayor’s salary stays flat

Fri., June 1, 2018

A volunteer panel of citizens handed the City Council and its leader raises of 3.5 percent and 6 percent, while keeping the mayor’s salary at $168,000. All are among the most well-paid elected officials in cities of similar size and type of government, according to research conducted by the review group.

VA officials hold grand opening Monday in Spokane that helps homeless vets

Tue., May 15, 2018

A twenty-something woman in sunglasses had her phone pressed to her face Monday as she complained that her friend with the fix didn’t show. Then she marched down the sun-drenched downtown Spokane sidewalk in a pair of worn leopard-print shoes..

Ethics Commission: Mayor David Condon honest in handling of Frank Straub questions

Wed., April 25, 2018

The final complaint targeting Mayor David Condon for his handling of the ouster of former Spokane Police Chief Frank Straub was unanimously dismissed by the city’s Ethics Commission on Wednesday, who said the complaint was fueled by opinions, not facts or evidence presented by former City Council President Joe Shogan.

Before Ethics Commission, Condon denies dishonesty in Frank Straub ouster

Wed., April 18, 2018

In testimony Wednesday afternoon at City Hall, Spokane Mayor David Condon repeatedly said his reason for requesting Frank Straub’s resignation in September 2015 was prompted by letters from police brass expressing a lack of confidence in the former police chief, not allegations of sexual harassment made by former police spokeswoman Monique Cotton.

Condon picks Matthew Antush as next Spokane Municipal Court judge

Fri., March 30, 2018

Matthew Antush was attending a Drug Court graduation Thursday when he received an important phone call. Antush walked out into the hallway and was instructed to call human resources to learn that he had just become a judge. “When I called back, I was told the mayor was going to announce (Friday) that he was going to appoint me,” Antush said. “I was stunned and pleased.”

Overtime glut: Spokane City employees earned nearly $12 million after hours last year

Sat., March 24, 2018

The amount was the highest its been in the past five years, which city officials attributed to retirements, labor contract requirements and other demands of the job.

In wake of Ennis trial, city leaders say progress within police department is ongoing

Sat., March 10, 2018

Two days after a jury convicted a former police officer of rape, city leaders said there’s work to be done to reform the department.

Dawn Kinder confirmed to head Spokane’s neighborhood, business services

Mon., Feb. 12, 2018

The 35-year-old Spokane native takes over for Jonathan Mallahan, who left his post at the city for a job with Catholic Charities earlier this year.

Mayor David Condon puts focus on river, city’s kindness in State of City address

Fri., Feb. 9, 2018

Approaching his final two years in office, Mayor David Condon said the focus of his administration would be on re-establishing the Spokane River as the centerpiece of the city’s economic and cultural vitality, and urged citizens to recognize the kindness in their neighbors.

Mayor David Condon sets sights on major downtown work in final two years in office

Fri., Feb. 9, 2018

Before the end of his second term, the mayor said there will be major steps taken toward a downtown prep sports complex, part of a blueprint for his final two years in office that include major investments in areas throughout the city.

Ethics Commission revives complaint against Mayor David Condon stemming from Frank Straub dismissal

Fri., Jan. 19, 2018

The panel has agreed to listen to arguments in a complaint made by former City Council President Joe Shogan, who has filed multiple allegations against Mayor Condon for dishonesty in his handling of former police Chief Frank Straub’s ouster. Shogan introduced an affidavit from City Councilwoman Karen Stratton alleging dishonesty during a private meeting held before Straub’s dismissal was public.

Shawn Vestal: Mayor Condon should have argued his case against city’s new campaign finance law

Fri., Jan. 12, 2018

Rather than making a public appeal tied to his opposition to the new campaign finance legislation, Mayor David Condon stayed strategically quiet during the two months that the proposal was public – and then vetoed it abruptly.

Spokane settles federal lawsuit by Mexican national who claimed he was unlawfully detained by police

Wed., Jan. 10, 2018

The City of Spokane has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a Mexican national who alleged he was unlawfully detained by an officer following an automobile collision, that he didn’t cause,

Spokane City Council overrides Condon veto of campaign finance reporting law

Mon., Jan. 8, 2018

Lawmakers stood firm in their support of the campaign finance law, pushed by City Council President Ben Stuckart, to require more stringent reporting of donors and cap contributions. Opponents, who sided with the mayor, argued the law disadvantaged those running against progressive incumbents on the council.

Spokane City Council to consider overriding Condon veto of campaign finance reforms

Sun., Jan. 7, 2018

With many members bristling at the notion that they should leave campaign finance laws to lawmakers in Olympia, the Spokane City Council will decide whether to affirm or toss a mayoral veto of local laws governing campaign contributions and reporting Monday.

With veto of City Council ordinance, Condon says campaign finance better left to the state

Fri., Dec. 29, 2017

The mayor said he supports certain efforts to curb the role of “dark money” in politics. But, he said, the issue is better managed at the state level, and the proposed ordinance would not stand up to constitutional challenges.

Mayor David Condon unveils stormwater exhibit during children’s storytime

Fri., Dec. 1, 2017

While the tots’ attention was focused on the magnetic toy and Ribby the Redband trout, the city is moving toward the finish line on its massive stormwater tank project that began more than a decade ago.

Mayor, police chief lament lack of Justice Department report on police reforms, tout work in the department

Wed., Nov. 22, 2017

Mayor David Condon said Wednesday his appeal earlier this fall to the Trump administration to release a report highlighting the Spokane Police Department’s reform efforts sought to highlight the city’s three-year efforts to change police culture. It was not meant to criticize changes to the voluntary federal program, enacted under President Barack Obama, to review department policies and procedures.