Great Harvest Spokane announces plan to give food to anyone who asks, amid shutdown
SPOKANE, Wash. — The team at Great Harvest Spokane announced it will give free bread and meals to anyone who asks — no questions, no paperwork and no expiration date. "This isn't charity," said Sara Kersey, the operations director of Spokane Workers Cooperative. "It's solidarity. We believe no one in our community...
Police chief agrees to postpone equipment purchase amid First Amendment concerns
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department confirmed Friday that it’s no longer purchasing two long-range acoustic devices, at least for now, as the city council responds to community concerns. Several residents testified against the grant-funded purchase on Oct. 27, when it first appeared on the Spokane...
Debate Ignites Over Cancellation of Manito Holiday Lights This Year
KXLY - 11/04/2025 10:54:00 PM. The Manito Holiday Lights event, a cherished tradition in Spokane, Washington, has been cancelled this year. The decision was made by the Friends of Manito Park, citing concerns over resources, environmental impact, and neighborhood stress. The group has expressed its intention to...
Small Shop, Big Lines: Fratello’s Supercharges Kendall Yards Lunch Hour
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Lunch in Kendall Yards has a new pace-setter. Barely a month after opening, Fratello’s is drawing midday lines and frequent sell-outs, with locals learning to arrive early if they want their pick of sandwiches.
Local coffee chain honors veterans with free drinks
SPOKANE, Wash. — Wake Up Call coffee shops will offer free drinks to veterans and Gold Star families on Veterans Day as part of the company's annual tribute to military service members.
Spokane man acquitted of federal assault charge faces deportation to Mexico
SPOKANE, Wash. — Martin Diaz, a Spokane man who was acquitted of assaulting a federal officer this week, is expected to be deported to Mexico.
I Saw You, Cheers and Jeers: “What matters most is that you voted, sending...
RE: RE: RE: THANK GOD FOR ANONYMITY: This is not for you. Is that a clue? It took me 5 and a half minutes longer than I thought to write this. I’m still measuring the distance between us, but the walls don’t always quite line up. For example, I think you bought that book for someone else — you just showed it to me....
Spokane voters show strong support for school bond, park levy
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Public Schools (SPS) bond, part of the Together Spokane initiatives, has garnered 61.37% voter approval with 10,000 ballots still to be counted. SPS Superintendent Adam Swinyard emphasized the significance of this initiative. "Expo ‘74 was a catalyst for this entire region," Swinyard...
8 Steepest Streets in Washington to Avoid This Winter
Which Washington streets do you want to avoid in the Winter and have some fun with in the Summer?
Concerns Rise Over Spokane’s New $12 Parking Tax Proposal
Imagine a $12 parking tax that’s stirring up quite the debate among local businesses. Let’s break down what’s really at stake here.
