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‘It’s therapeutic’: Artist formerly in federal prison helps provide art for drug, mental illness stabilization center

Mon., May 23, 2022

Artist Myron Curry spent the weekend putting a dozen large paintings on frames and hanging them inside the Spokane Regional Stabilization Center, which treats people in crises caused by substance abuse or mental illness.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Drive-by shooting in Emerson-Garfield may have been revenge for killing of gang member

Mon., May 23, 2022

Authorities arrested Duane G. Delaney last week on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, drive-by shooting and unlawful possession of a firearm for the May 14 shooting at 2011 N. Jefferson St, documents said. No one was injured in the shooting.

News > Spokane

Getting There: Spokane is taking a longer-term approach to neighborhood traffic safety

UPDATED: Mon., May 23, 2022

City officials are looking to take a longer-term approach to planning traffic calming initiatives, using four-year planning periods rather than annually. Examples of projects funded and completed through the traffic calming program include bump-outs, crosswalks and median islands.

News > Washington

Part of Okanogan County wildlife area closes to protect first endangered sandhill cranes to nest in the Methow Valley

Mon., May 23, 2022

The two sandhill cranes have returned to the spot in the 34,500-acre protected area off Highway 20 between Winthrop and Mazama just northwest of Twisp for the second straight year. The pair gave birth to two colts that died after hatching in 2021, but game officials are hoping closing a 240-acre section of the reserve will bolster the chances of a surviving hatchling this year.

News > Crime/Public Safety

100 years ago in Spokane: More twists and turns in Maurice P. Codd murder trial

Mon., May 23, 2022

In another shocking development, the son of a juror was arrested for witness tampering. Fred Botts was the son of C.E. Botts, a juror who died shortly after the trial. Fred Botts was accused of preventing Beatrice Sant, another key defense witness, from appearing before the grand jury. The younger Botts was accused of keeping her “in hiding, with the intent to obstruct the course of justice.”

News > Washington

Float, marching band winners announced for 84th annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

UPDATED: Sun., May 22, 2022

The town of Davenport took top float honors at the 84th annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade on Saturday during Spokane's Lilac Festival.

News > Family

Evolving friendships: After 50 years together, this group has shared it all

UPDATED: Sun., May 22, 2022

In 1972, a group of Spokane Valley women began meeting monthly in each other’s homes to make crafts. Fifty years later, craft nights have been replaced by weekly coffee and breakfast at the Mangrove Café and Bakery. At a recent breakfast, seven of the eight regulars chatted about their enduring friendship.

News > Pacific NW

Bikes, beer and best friends: Mountain bikers continue Wednesday night race tradition at Riverside State Park

Sun., May 22, 2022

Each Wednesday this time of year, around 200 mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels hit the dirt at Riverside State Park.

News > Spokane

Could Spokane Valley outsource CenterPlace operations? City looks to offset losses from financially ‘hemorrhaging’ events center

Sun., May 22, 2022

The regional event center currently loses about $400,000 a year. Having a third-party run the facility might save Spokane Valley thousands, but it could also change the spirt of the place.

News > Spokane

Woodard raises idea of moving Spokane Valley Senior Center

Sun., May 22, 2022

Woodard said he'd like the senior center closer to City Hall, but at this point it doesn't seem like he's got much support for moving seniors out of CenterPlace Regional Event Center.

Opinion > Column

Spin Control: Coming to your Washington ballot in August is a candidate from the ‘JFK Republican’ party

Sun., May 22, 2022

One of the advantages of Washington’s primary system – for dark horse candidates, if not for voters – is that a person can try to signal something about themselves by the way they list their “party preference.”

News > Business

Alaska Airlines to offer one arrival, one departure daily between Yakima and SeaTac

Sun., May 22, 2022

The continuing shortage of pilots and other employees, along with upgrades to its fleet of aircraft, will mean fewer Alaska Airlines flights between Yakima and Sea-Tac airports as of Sept. 7.

News > Washington

How to stay safe while on Puget Sound, other state lakes and rivers

Sun., May 22, 2022

As the weather warms up, Washington residents are sure to turn to water activities like boating, swimming, paddling and all sorts of water sports.

News > Pacific NW

‘It’s nice to be back’: Thousands applaud return of Spokane Lilac Festival at downtown parade

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

The clouds parted and the rain ceased Saturday night as thousands lined the sidewalks of downtown Spokane for the first Spokane Lilac Festival parade since before the pandemic.

News > Spokane

Mike Ormsby to retire as Spokane city attorney next month

UPDATED: Sun., May 22, 2022

Mike Ormsby, who has served as Spokane's city attorney for more than five years during two administrations, will retire next month, the city announced in a release Thursday.

News > Spokane

Here’s who will be on Spokane County’s August primary ballot

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

Here's who filed to run on Friday and the full list of who's running for office.

News > Washington

COVID-19 cases rising in Washington, but health officials see ‘steady course’

UPDATED: Sat., May 21, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the best projections from health officials show there is likely to be a plateau in the relatively near future.

News > Pacific NW

Hunger strike ends at immigration detention center in Tacoma

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

A hunger strike among Northwest ICE Processing Center detainees that began a week ago has ended, according to an advocacy organization connected to protesters at the Tacoma facility.

News > Pacific NW

CWU officially installs new president

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

ELLENSBURG — Jim Wohlpart was officially installed as Central Washington University's 15th president on Thursday during a ceremony on the Ellensburg campus, according to a release by the university.

News > Pacific NW

AG settles poultry gouging lawsuit

UPDATED: Fri., May 20, 2022

OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Thursday that chicken producer Mar-Jac Poultry will pay the state $750,000 as the company seeks to settle its portion of a major state lawsuit against 19 poultry producers alleging improper business practices.

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‘It’s therapeutic’: Artist formerly in federal prison helps provide art for drug, mental illness stabilization center

Drive-by shooting in Emerson-Garfield may have been revenge for killing of gang member

Getting There: Spokane is taking a longer-term approach to neighborhood traffic safety

Part of Okanogan County wildlife area closes to protect first endangered sandhill cranes to nest in the Methow Valley

100 years ago in Spokane: More twists and turns in Maurice P. Codd murder trial

Float, marching band winners announced for 84th annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade

Evolving friendships: After 50 years together, this group has shared it all

Bikes, beer and best friends: Mountain bikers continue Wednesday night race tradition at Riverside State Park

Could Spokane Valley outsource CenterPlace operations? City looks to offset losses from financially ‘hemorrhaging’ events center

Woodard raises idea of moving Spokane Valley Senior Center

Spin Control: Coming to your Washington ballot in August is a candidate from the ‘JFK Republican’ party

Alaska Airlines to offer one arrival, one departure daily between Yakima and SeaTac

How to stay safe while on Puget Sound, other state lakes and rivers

‘It’s nice to be back’: Thousands applaud return of Spokane Lilac Festival at downtown parade

Mike Ormsby to retire as Spokane city attorney next month

Here’s who will be on Spokane County’s August primary ballot

COVID-19 cases rising in Washington, but health officials see ‘steady course’

Hunger strike ends at immigration detention center in Tacoma

CWU officially installs new president

AG settles poultry gouging lawsuit

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