Voices

Al Falkner, Gonzaga Prep’s longtime president, is retiring in June. He reflects on what has changed in his more than 40 years at the school.

There are a variety of options if you are trying to stay on top of the latest snowplowing and street clearing conditions.

John Livingston, meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service bureau in Spokane has retired after more than two decades of forecast improvements

Cane is available for adoption at Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. Shelter workers said he’s “an adorable, silly guy that is full of potential.” Cane knows how to sit, shake and roll over, but will benefit from training. He needs to be watched with other dogs. Refer to the pet’s ID number when contacting SCRAPS with questions about one of the adoptable pets. If you are interested in this dog or any animal at SCRAPS, call (509) 477-2532 or come by the shelter 6815 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane Valley. Dog adoptions are $87.04 and include spay or neuter, first set of vaccinations, health check, microchip and first year’s license.

Rachael Coleck learned to ignore her detractors and fell in love with her sport anyway.

The Spokane Valley Library plans to open an express location at Spokane Valley Mall before summer.

We in the Inland Northwest have been waist-deep in heavy snowfall predictions, but when was the last time you heard a forecast calling for a graupel storm? Probably never.

Lizzie Roberg and her coaching partner Brittney Schmidt have bigger jobs this year.

The newest shop in Saranac Commons offers a bright burst of color in the midst of dreary winter white. Parrish & Grove Botanicals, owned by Amanda Parrish, 30, and Chelsea Updegrove, 27, opened Nov. 19.

There was just something in her voice that moved me to want to meet her. We were talking on the phone about another story I was working on when I asked if we could talk further in person. I wanted to write about her as well.

The Lilac Festival picked its princesses on Dec. 10. From them, a queen will be chosen in January.