Salish School of Spokane names 2 co-executive directors to lead Indigenous language revitalization
This year at Salish School of Spokane, two new co-executive directors have stepped up to take on leadership roles at the school after longtime executive director LaRae Wiley (Sinixt) transitioned to a new part-time role as elder-linguist and to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Brea Desautel (Colville...
Salish School of Spokane co-founder wins ‘The Courage Project’ award for community work
SPOKANE, Wash. — The co-founder and former executive director of the Salish School of Spokane has been awarded recognition from The Courage Project for stepping up to help their community. LaRae Wiley was honored alongside 19 other individuals and organizations across the nation who reflect the best of the...
50th anniversary celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show coming to Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a one-night-only event at Spokane's First Interstate Center for the Arts this month. The interactive movie screening will feature a live shadow cast performance by Absolute Pleasure Spokane, a fan-favorite costume contest, and a...
Volunteers clean up downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Downtown Spokane is receiving a much-needed deep clean this week as the Dow…
Sparks fly between city and Spokane County officials over 100+ empty jail beds
(The Center Square) – Tensions are rising between the city of Spokane and Spokane County again as the two jurisdictions fling accusations as to who is to blame for more than 100 jail beds sitting empty. Sparks were flying for weeks leading up to Tuesday, when Spokane City Councilmember Zack Zappone issued a statement...
SWAT Team Assists in Arrest of Spokane Valley Shooting Suspect
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — A Spokane Valley man with seven prior felony convictions was arrested earlier this month following a shooting incident that began as an argument over a vehicle, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
Spokane man not wearing a seatbelt dies crashing into wall
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Washington State Patrol says a Spokane man was not wearing a seatbelt when he died in a crash Tuesday night.
Spokane County seeks input from residents on long-term comprehensive plan for growth
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- If you live in Spokane County, county officials want to hear from you regarding the county's Comprehensive Plan for the next 20 years.
Check your mail! November ballots to hit Spokane County mailboxes in coming days
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- It's almost time to start checking your mailbox for your November ballot!
Communication failure leads to backlash against Spokane South Hill Rapist’s relocation to Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — From Auburn to Federal Way, people are concerned about convicted rapist Kevin Coe living in their neighborhood after he was released from four decades in prison. "To have someone like that in my neighborhood scares the heck out of me," said an Auburn neighbor. His decades-long...
