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‘A fresh start for Spokane County’: Democrats Waldref, Jordan sworn in as county commissioners

Fri., Dec. 23, 2022

The era of the five-member Spokane County Commission has informally begun.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Attorneys make closing arguments in defamation lawsuit against Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 23, 2022

Attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a four-week civil trial over claims made by a former Spokane County sheriff’s deputy that Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich mischaracterized the results of an internal affairs investigation in a news conference following his firing.

News > Spokane

Day Out for the Blind provides social stimulation

Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

The band played “Blue Christmas” as couples swayed across the dance floor on Friday morning, but no one at Day Out for the Blind seemed a bit blue.

News > Home and garden

Gardening: A little knowledge will help houseplants thrive

Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

After last week’s introduction to houseplants, I am going to go back to my experts to learn about caring for them.

News > Spokane

Spokane County asking state lawmakers for jail funding, reduced housing regulations and baseball stadium money

Thu., Dec. 22, 2022

After making their list and checking it twice, the Spokane County commissioners are going to find out if state lawmakers can make their legislative agenda a reality.

News > Spokane

Miscommunication blamed as homeless told no room at Trent shelter, warming center

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 21, 2022

Some homeless Spokane residents attempting to get out of the dangerous cold weather were unable to get a bed midday Wednesday at the city’s largest indoor shelter, which the mayor had promised wouldn’t turn anyone away. The city said there was a misunderstanding and it wouldn’t happen again Wednesday night.

News > Family

Bridgestone grant steers opportunity for local Boys and Girls Clubs

Wed., Dec. 21, 2022

New doors are opening for local kids who visit one of the four local Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County locations after the donation of a new van will allow field trips.

News > Business

Boots Bakery & Lounge to move out of West Main historic building, find home in Saranac Commons

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 21, 2022

Owner Alison Collins and landlord Dan Spalding could not agree on terms to allow the business, opened in June 2012, to continue operating at 24 W. Main Ave. Both were present at the shop on Wednesday morning, the day after Collins posted on social media that Boots would be leaving after Dec. 31.

News > Health

Sacred Heart to lay off 8 psychiatric physicians in move to cut costs, change care model

Wed., Dec. 21, 2022

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center will lay off eight physicians caring for psychiatric patients, in a move that is anticipated to save between $2 million and $4 million and help the hospital's health care workers meet a need in the community beyond its doors.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Spokane braces for lowest temps in 14 years as ‘life-threatening cold’ sets in

Wed., Dec. 21, 2022

Only three years out of the last 30 have brought temperatures this cold to Spokane.

News > Spokane

Spokane City Council’s sustainability lead resigns amid ethics review, calls complaint ‘harassment’

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 20, 2022

Kara Odegard, who had served since 2020 as the Spokane City Council Manager of Sustainability Initiatives, worked her last day on Friday, seemingly cutting short a review of an ethics complaint against her five days before the next hearing in that case.

News > Spokane

Spokane City Council passes $1.2 billion budget with eye to sustainability

Tue., Dec. 20, 2022

Spokane has a newly approved budget for the year ahead, with new funds for dozens of new positions for police and fire, all while hopefully spending less than the city expects to take in.

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With bitter cold on the way, Spokane city, county leaders say hands are tied on Camp Hope

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 19, 2022

The week ahead is expected to be exceptionally cold, with temperatures Thursday forecasted to range from 0 to -15 degrees, and hundreds of unhoused Spokanites remain sleeping outside.

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Christmas Bureau: Local Arby’s restaurant donates food, time to help out families in need

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 19, 2022

Dave McGann, who owns five Arby’s locations in Spokane, has his restaurant at 10407 E. Sprague Ave. make the food every day, filling boxes with sandwiches and chicken tenders to be brought to the Spokane Fair and Expo Center.

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Crashing the party: Spokane County GOP moving to the right, Republicans say

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 19, 2022

What the shift means isn't yet clear.

News > Pacific NW

Getting There: Betty Whiteout and other Eastern Washington snowplows bring safety messages to new generation on TikTok

Mon., Dec. 19, 2022

WSDOT began naming their tow plows in 2019. The innovative plow features a typical snow plow in front, but in the back, an attached trailer using a hydraulic system swings out up to a 65-degree angle to clear two lanes at once, explained Joe McHale with WSDOT.

News > Spokane

100 years ago in Spokane: Heavy snow collapses hangar roof, destroys 4 airplanes

Mon., Dec. 19, 2022

Heavy snow caused the roof of the United States Aircraft hangar at Parkwater to collapse, crushing the planes and destroying the building.

News > Spokane

Mt. Spokane employee injured Saturday night; ski and snowboard park investigating

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 18, 2022

The employee was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the email. The park said it could not provide further details.

News > Spokane

Arctic cold, some snow in forecast ahead of Christmas in Spokane

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 18, 2022

Wednesday morning will be the coldest day of a week that will see daytime highs in the single digits, said Joey Clevenger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Spokane.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Juvenile male homicide suspect in custody after Spokane police search near Minnehaha on Sunday

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 18, 2022

Spokane police were looking for a homicide suspect Sunday afternoon in the area of 5000 East Buckeye Avenue.

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‘A fresh start for Spokane County’: Democrats Waldref, Jordan sworn in as county commissioners

Attorneys make closing arguments in defamation lawsuit against Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

Day Out for the Blind provides social stimulation

Gardening: A little knowledge will help houseplants thrive

Spokane County asking state lawmakers for jail funding, reduced housing regulations and baseball stadium money

Miscommunication blamed as homeless told no room at Trent shelter, warming center

Bridgestone grant steers opportunity for local Boys and Girls Clubs

Boots Bakery & Lounge to move out of West Main historic building, find home in Saranac Commons

Sacred Heart to lay off 8 psychiatric physicians in move to cut costs, change care model

Spokane braces for lowest temps in 14 years as ‘life-threatening cold’ sets in

Spokane City Council’s sustainability lead resigns amid ethics review, calls complaint ‘harassment’

Spokane City Council passes $1.2 billion budget with eye to sustainability

With bitter cold on the way, Spokane city, county leaders say hands are tied on Camp Hope

Christmas Bureau: Local Arby’s restaurant donates food, time to help out families in need

Crashing the party: Spokane County GOP moving to the right, Republicans say

Getting There: Betty Whiteout and other Eastern Washington snowplows bring safety messages to new generation on TikTok

100 years ago in Spokane: Heavy snow collapses hangar roof, destroys 4 airplanes

Mt. Spokane employee injured Saturday night; ski and snowboard park investigating

Arctic cold, some snow in forecast ahead of Christmas in Spokane

Juvenile male homicide suspect in custody after Spokane police search near Minnehaha on Sunday

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