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WBB Gonzaga Schedule Announced Plus New Staff Additions
Last week, the WCC formally announced the 2024-2025 Women’s Basketball conference schedule. As I’m sure we’re all aware, the WCC has added former Pac-12 teams Washington State and Oregon State into the fold to bring the team count up to eleven. Not included in the graphic above...
Nadia Cole identified as third person indicted in international kidnapping case out of Pullman
SPOKANE, Wash. — The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has unsealed the indictment concerning a case of international kidnapping out of Pullman. Nadia Cole has been identified as the third person indicted in the case. Cole is scheduled to appear in court on September...
A pilot program in Spokane is addressing the mental wellness of students and teachers in child care centers
Staff at child care centers face many challenges, including occupational burnout, lack of mental health support, funding concerns and lack of professional development to address students with behavioral issues. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified these challenges, yet child care centers still faced the same issues as life returned to a new normal.
'The Quilting Bee' owners to retire, announce new local owners
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The owners of The Quilting Bee, Scot Auble and Treasure Auble, announced their retirement on Wednesday, August 14 on a YouTube and Facebook livestream. The Aubles bought the store in 2011 after Treasure took a quilting class at the shop and fell in love with...
Development in Latah Valley continues amidst moratorium, infrastructure issues
SPOKANE, Wash. – Within a day, Jeremy Roewe’s picture on the social media app NextDoor started to pick up traction. It was a photo announcing the notice of application for the Marshall Creek development, a proposal that would turn 121.5 acres of land off Cheney-Spokane Road in Eagle Ridge into 425 single-family lots.
"Do not ignore ability": ER nurse fights for the right of amputees to join the Armed Forces
Spokane, Washington — Hannah Cvancara is motivated, physically fit and patriotic, everything the U.S. military desires. Except for a condition the military considers disqualifying: an amputated left foot, which occurred when she was just 10 months old, the result of a rare birth defect. "I've never counted it as...
Declining Demand For Tech Workers, Seattle-Area Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average
The Seattle metropolitan area is experiencing a higher unemployment rate than the national average, a trend that economists attribute in part to a decline in demand for information workers, including software developers. As of June, the unemployment rate in Seattle was 4.6%, while Washington state’s rate stood at 4.9%. In contrast, the national rate has climbed to 4.1%, the highest level seen in nearly three years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Mental health resources in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — If you or anyone you know is in need of help, here's a list of resources easily accessible in Spokane:. Spokane County offers a list of behavioral health providers. Visit their website for more information. Frontier Behavioral Health offers treatment for behavioral patients prioritizing those who...
Spokane approves $3.8 million for housing center before finalizing location
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane approved a $3.85 million contract on Monday for its proposed Housing Navigation Center; however, it still needs to finalize a location to put the service. Spokane issued a Request for Proposals a few months ago with an intended start date of Aug. 1. While it missed the mark in terms of starting, with a contract now approved, the city is one step closer to propping up the center and Mayor Lisa Brown’s scattered site shelter model. ...
Spokanites speak out against city council expanding homeless camping restrictions
(The Center Square) - As Spokane’s elected officials struggle to find common ground over homelessness, their constituents testified during Monday's city council meeting over legislation expanding camping prohibitions. Last November, nearly 75% of voters favored Proposition 1, a citizen initiative that made camping illegal within 1,000 feet of a park, school or daycare. However, Councilmember Michael Cathcart wants to expand the legislation that some argue criminalizes homelessness. While Prop 1...
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