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Spokane sports coaches prepare for Paris Paralympics
The three athletes from Spokane who will be competing in the Paralympic Games in Paris later this month and next will be accompanied by the husband-and-wife team that leads their sponsoring organization, ParaSport Spokane. David Greig and Teresa Skinner wear multiple hats. He is the coach for sprinters Taylor Swanson...
Men’s Tennis Adds Nicholas Reeves and Diego Herrera
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Head coach D.J. Gurule has announced the additions of Nicholas Reeves and Diego Herrera. "The addition of Nicholas and Diego in January will round out an amazing group of recruits for the 2025 season," Gurule said. "I am unbelievably excited to watch this team develop! We definitely have the right pieces in place!" Diego Herrera Herrera has a150 ITF junior ranking while also being ranked No. 2 nationally in Mexico. Originally from McKinney, Texas, his father Luis Herrera is one of the most successful professional Mexican tennis players in history s he ranked as high as No....
6-time felon arrested on drug and firearm charges near Spokane Falls Community College
SPOKANE, Wash. - A 6-time convicted woman was recently arrested after Spokane County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found a loaded gun and drugs in her car. Sommer Smith, 39, was arrested on Tuesday near Whistalks Way and Elliot Drive after officers stopped her for not having a valid driver's license.
A week of barbecue, games, rides and more in Kamiah
Spokane, Wash. – Kamiah Barbecue Days has been a time-honored tradition for nearly 90 years, where local artists, vendors and community members celebrate the end of summer. Beginning as a one-day event, the celebration has become a Labor Day weekend staple, and this year, Barbecue Days will expand into a week-long celebration, featuring 12 attractions, all free of charge.
"I chose Gonzaga because of Mark Few" Michael Ajayi's unique journey to becoming a Zag
SPOKANE, Wash. — Before Gonzaga's season was even over last year, Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi announced he was "coming home" to play for the Zags in 2024-25, bolstering a team that was already expected to return most of its starters. The 6-foot-7, 228-pound guard was ranked among the top...
Historic Davenport Hotel selected as 5th best historic stay in the U.S.
SPOKANE, Wash. – USA Today selected Spokane’s historic hotel, The Davenport, as the fifth-best hotel and resort in the U.S. for historic stays. The Historic Davenport opened in 1914 and has been well-known in the Spokane community for its exceptional stays and fine dining. It ranked 5th behind...
"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...
Mike Johnson Resigns as CEO of Yakima Union Gospel Mission
After six and a half years as the CEO and Director of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Mike Johnson has resigned his position. JOHNSON WAS HIRED IN 2018 WITH A MANDATE FROM THE BOARD. Johnson started with the Mission in February of 2018 with the board wanting to refocus its...
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