Artists begin work on 5,300-square-foot mural in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – Work has commenced on a new mural that will bring over 5,300 square feet of public art to the alley between Post Street and Lincoln Street, located one block south of River Park Square, according to the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP). Designed and painted by local...
I Saw You, Cheers and Jeers: “Rate hikes? Secret data centers? This is all...
NEXT ONE’S ON ME: To the anonymous gentleman who covered my tab August 14th at Purgatory, thank you. I would like to return the favor. Maybe get to know you and your preferred whiskey drinks. Email me at [email protected] if you’re interested. SUMMER DRESS SIGH: To the beautiful...
Spokane City Council members introduce tenant protections for wildfire victims
SPOKANE, Wash. — Three Spokane City Council members introduced an emergency ordinance Tuesday to protect income-eligible tenants from eviction for nonpayment of rent. The protection was introduced by Kitty Klitzke, Sarah Dixit and Paul Dillon during the Finance and Administration Committee meeting. “This ordinance will
Man imitating ‘Servpro’ employee prompts warning for residents impacted by Spokane fires
SPOKANE, Wash. – Officials with the Spokane Police Department (SPD) urged the public on Wednesday to remain cautious amid continuing recovery efforts for the Spokane Complex Fires, after law enforcement responded to a report of a suspicious male posing as a “Servpro” employee. SPD officers were dispatched...
“You never ever think it’s gonna be you:” Student sees fire devastation in Spokane...
Maddie Hitt, a senior in Family and Consumer Sciences, watched from their Spokane Valley house as columns of smoke moved toward them. On June 16, around 1 p.m., Hitt got an all too familiar alert to evacuate. “I look out the window, and there’s a big plume of smoke,” Hitt...
This Washington town is burning. That’s the plan.
ROSLYN, Wash. — Francisco Martinez hefts a canister filled with a mixture of diesel fuel and gasoline. A tongue of flame dances above the nozzle. He tips the drip torch forward — whoosh — and a stream of blazing liquid races across the forest floor. In less...
Multiple lane closures near Spokane schools due to ongoing construction projects
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With school back in session, the city of Spokane is reminding drivers to slow down in school zones and look for construction projects near local schools.
Spokane proposes major changes to Division Street to improve walkability and transit
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Transit Authority is moving forward with its Division Street Transit-Oriented Development Plan.
Man arrested after damaging parked patrol car and attempting to flee in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday after shattering the front windshield of an unoccupied patrol car at the Spokane Valley Precinct and fleeing on a bicycle, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The incident occurred around 7:55 a.m. SCSO officials reported...
Operating hours change for wildfire relief site in Spokane
Starting Tuesday, the Wildfire Relief Donation and Distribution site at the NorthTown Mall has new hours. Pick-up and drop-off hours are being shortened.
