Spokane ombuds filed private employment agreement weeks after securing $100K contract
(The Center Square) - An independent investigation has cleared Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue of conflicts of interest, concluding that his private consulting firm was “pre-authorized,” despite the fact that he incorporated it 15 months before he notified the city in writing, records obtained by The Center Square...
Spokane rental property owners face new eviction rules
SPOKANE, Wash. — Rental property owners in Spokane will soon have to follow new rules to reduce evictions. Supporters say it will help prevent homelessness, but critics warn the ordinance could cause more harm than good.
Spokane Public Schools’ first Winterfest engages students with experiential learning
For the last two school years, Spokane Public Schools has endeavored to get kids off their screens and back into real life. Whether that be joining a club, attending community events or just talking with friends at the lunch table, the Engage In Real Life initiative, aka EngageIRL, makes real-world connection a key...
Washington Landlord Sues State Farm Over Seven-Adjuster Water Damage Claim
A Washington landlord’s lawsuit against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company centers on a water damage claim that allegedly changed hands seven times over eight months, with mounting mitigation costs and no final resolution. The dispute began in March 2025 after a clogged toilet caused water damage at a rental property...
15 Famous People Born in Spokane, Washington
Spokane might be tucked away in the Inland Northwest, but it’s produced a wide range of talent that’s made waves across the country. From Emmy-winning actors and groundbreaking animators to rock stars and sports legends, here are 15 famous individuals born in Spokane. Julia Sweeney (1959– )
Liberty Lake Police arrest man for construction site thefts
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash - Liberty Lake police have arrested a man suspected of stealing from construction sites.
Feds charge Spokane man with pointing laser pointer at law enforcement helicopter
SPOKANE, Wash - Federal prosecutors have charged a Spokane man with pointing a laser pointer at the Spokane County Sheriff's Office helicopter.
Judge sentences Airway Heights woman for death of adopted daughter
SPOKANE, Wash. -- An Airway Heights woman will spend more than three decades in prison for the death of her eight-year-old adopted daughter in 2022.
GU, western region Catholic colleges to receive $10 million grant to further synodality
Gonzaga University was one of 15 Catholic colleges and universities selected to participate in Loyola University Chicago’s new program, the Catholic Education Network to Enact and Resource Synodality, or CENTERS. The program is funded through a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. and aims to revive the...
2026 Inlander Restaurant Week three-course menus released
SPOKANE, Wash. — Inlander Restaurant Week has announced all the participating restaurants and three-course menus for 2026! This will be the 14th year of Inlander Restaurant Week. From Feb. 26 to March 7, more than 140 restaurants will offer a three-course menu at $25, $35 and $45 price points....
