Spangle
GOVERNMENT
Spokane City Council members react to Biden dropping from presidential race
SPOKANE, Wash. – After the explosive announcement from President Joe Biden that he was dropping from the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday, two Spokane City Council members threw their opinions into the wave of reactions posted on social media. Council Member Jonathan Bingle, who is...
Eastern WA's first Dave and Buster's to open in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY - Permits are being filed and plans are progressing for the construction of a new Dave and Buster's in Spokane Valley, according to KXLY. Per City of Spokane Valley records, the restaurant and entertainment center is slated to be built at 13921 E. Mansfield, just north of I-90 and near the Spokane Valley Mall.
Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward says city council violated her freedom of speech, interfered with mayoral election
SPOKANE, Wash. — Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward filed a claim for damages with the City Attorney Thursday stating the majority of the city council violated her free speech and interfered with the election. In the claim, obtained by KREM 2 News through a public records request, Woodward said,...
Spokane County affordable housing proving unaffordable for providers
(The Center Square) – With providers unable to pay their bills under current insurance rates and increased costs, Spokane County is considering forgiving almost $2.3 million in affordable housing debts. The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners discussed writing off the unpaid debt and reducing the interest rates on other loans to 0% during Tuesday’s briefing […]
Family honors Memory of 8-year-old with lemonade stand for Make-A-Wish Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In honor of their 8-year-old daughter Jaicey, who tragically passed away from an undiagnosed illness, her family organized a lemonade stand. The lemonade stand was a tribute to Jaicey, celebrating her memory and the positive impact of Make-A-Wish Idaho on children facing challenges in their lives. According to her family, the stand symbolized hope, offered moments of refreshment and helped build confidence, among other wonderful things.
Safeguarding Eastern WA: BLM Imposes Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Fiery conditions have prompted the Bureau of Land Management's Spokane District to take further action. (We say "further" because an earlier set of restrictions took effect on July 10.) Stage 2 Fire Restrictions were imposed on Friday, according to a BLM press release. Campfires are more or less prohibited on...
City of Spokane expanding cooling options again this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. – The City of Spokane is expanding cooling options again this weekend. According to the city, Spokane Public Libraries and the Trent Resource and Assistance Center will both be open during the day. The Shadle Park library will remain open until 7 p.m. Saturday and the Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central Libraries remain open to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a […]
$2.3 Million Debt in Jeopardy: Spokane County Considers Forgive Non-Profit Housing Loans
Forgiving Debt for Affordable Housing Spokane County Considers Relief for Three Non-Profits The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is thinking about forgiving $2.3 million in debt owed by three groups that help people find affordable housing. These groups are having trouble paying back their loans because of rising costs and unpaid rent. Two of the […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.