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Former Spokane Mayor Woodward says city violated her free speech, interfered with election
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has filed a claim with the City of Spokane, demanding damages over what she calls a violation of her free speech and an attempt to keep her from getting re-elected.
Three community pools to host free evening swimming on Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane will provide additional free swimming hours at three community pools on Saturday due to high temperatures. The A.M. Cannon, Comstock and Shadle pools will host free evening swimming in addition to the regular afternoon swimming hours on Saturday, July 20. The six...
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
Deer Park power outage impacts 1,500 households
DEER PARK, Wash. – A power outage affecting about 1,500 people hit Deer Park Saturday morning. The Inland Power Outage Map shows a grouping of outings in the region of north Deer Park and Chattaroy. According to Inland Power, there was no estimated time for power being restored as...
$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 […]
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