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Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
Fired Spokane police detective sues city, seeks pay
Former Spokane police Detective Jeff Harvey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the department that fired him last year, seeking back pay and damages for emotional, physical and mental “injuries” to …
Sat., Jan. 7, 2012
Verner, fire union reached deal
Former Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and the leadership of the city’s fire union tentatively agreed to a new contract in the final days of Verner’s term. But the deal still …
Sat., Dec. 31, 2011
Changes begin among city staff as three top administrators depart
Even before he officially took office, Mayor-elect David Condon shook up City Hall on Friday when he informed three top administrators that they won’t be back to serve with him …
Wed., Sept. 14, 2011
Nicks set to retire as chief steps down
The Spokane Police Department’s top two officers are on their way out, leaving city officials to find new leadership as they struggle with the continuing legal fallout surrounding the death …
Sat., June 18, 2011
Ticket-signing system jeopardizes Photo Red
A judge on Friday ruled against the city of Spokane in a decision that may invalidate the system by which traffic tickets are generated using controversial Photo Red cameras. The …
Tue., Dec. 21, 2010
Waste system reorganization sought
City and county leaders tried this week to buy some time for reorganizing the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System. A committee of member governments voted 5-1 for a stopgap measure …
Mon., Dec. 13, 2010
Bars, restaurants chafe over city rules
One Spokane bar is restricted from serving shots after 1 a.m. Down the street, a restaurant is allowed to serve only “upscale wine and microbrews.” Around the corner, bartenders aren’t …
Sat., Dec. 4, 2010
Agreement would halt police layoffs
Without disclosing the terms, Spokane Mayor Mary Verner announced late Friday that the Spokane Police Guild had reached a tentative agreement with the city that keeps 35 police officers from …
Fri., Dec. 3, 2010, 8:51 p.m.
Police union, city reach deal to save officer jobs
Without disclosing the terms, Spokane Mayor Mary Verner announced late Friday that the Spokane Police Guild had reached a tentative agreement with the city that keeps 35 police officers from …
Fri., Dec. 3, 2010
City, guild negotiating concessions
Spokane Mayor Mary Verner said her staff was continuing to meet late Thursday with the Spokane Police Guild on a proposed concession agreement to prevent at least some of the …
Tue., Nov. 30, 2010
Deal saves Spokane firefighting jobs
Spokane won’t lose a fire station and firefighters won’t face pink slips for 2011. The Spokane firefighters union voted last week to accept Mayor Mary Verner’s request to forgo raises …
Fri., Nov. 19, 2010
Deal with firefighters would preserve jobs
Spokane firefighters avoid layoffs under a tentative agreement accepted this week by Mayor Mary Verner. If the deal is approved by union members and City Council, Local 29 of the …
Thu., Nov. 18, 2010, 9 p.m.
Firefighters make concessions to save jobs
Spokane firefighters avoid layoffs under a tentative agreement accepted this week by Mayor Mary Verner. If the deal is approved by union members and City Council, Local 29 of the …
Sat., Nov. 6, 2010
Animal shelter plans advance
Plans for a new regional animal-control shelter took a step forward this week when public officials warmed to a site near the county fairgrounds. County Commissioner Todd Mielke said city …
Fri., Sept. 24, 2010
Guild, city of Spokane spar over layoffs
Spokane Police Guild leaders this week sent a strong message to Mayor Mary Verner: We dare you. In a letter received by Verner on Thursday, Guild President Ernie Wuthrich warned …
Thu., Sept. 23, 2010, 8:48 p.m.
Police Guild threatens suit over potenial layoffs
Spokane Police Guild leaders this week sent a strong message to Mayor Mary Verner: We dare you. In a letter received by Verner on Thursday, Guild President Ernie Wuthrich warned …
Fri., May 14, 2010
Firefighter placed on unpaid status
Spokane firefighter Todd Chism was placed on unpaid layoff status Thursday pending the resolution of felony charges that he assaulted Washington State Patrol troopers in Stevens County last month. City …
Thu., May 13, 2010, 4:21 p.m.
City of Spokane places Chism on unpaid layoff status
Spokane firefighter Todd Chism has been placed on unpaid layoff status pending the resolution of felony charges that he assaulted Washington State Patrol troopers in Stevens County last month.
Thu., May 13, 2010
No sugarcoating Spokane’s ‘dismal’ budget
Spokane Mayor Mary Verner on Wednesday outlined a grim budget proposal for 2011 that would eliminate 18.5 police jobs and nine firefighter positions and make city services available just four …
Thu., Feb. 11, 2010
Chief keeps eye on Seattle job
Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick told the Seattle Times that she is closely monitoring the search for a new Seattle chief but avoided saying if she plans to apply for …
Wed., Feb. 10, 2010, 6:10 p.m.
Kirkpatrick watching Seattle search but quiet on plans
Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick told The Seattle Times that she is closely monitoring the search for a new Seattle chief, but avoided saying if she plans to apply for …
Thu., Dec. 10, 2009
Spokane economic official steps down
Citing concerns about her inability to “change the culture” at City Hall, Spokane’s top economic development official has submitted her resignation. Theresa Sanders, director of planning, community and economic development, …
Wed., Dec. 9, 2009, 11:58 a.m.
Spokane’s top economic development official resigns
Citing concerns about her inability to “change the culture” at City Hall, the city’s top economic development official has submitted her resignation.
Fri., Aug. 14, 2009
Union first to make concession
One of Spokane’s smallest unions has agreed to concessions next year to avoid layoffs, making it the first city bargaining group to do so. The Spokane Police Lieutenants and Captains …
Sat., April 5, 2008
Earley’s exit leaves mayor ‘disappointed’
Disagreements over roles and job duties apparently led Mayor Mary Verner’s chief of staff to resign. “I believe that the chief of staff and city administrator had difficulties resolving their …