PHOTO EYE: BOOMJAM
Seattle-based psychedelic band Roy G. Biv takes the stage at the third annual Boomjam Music Festival in Spokane on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The festival, run by Spokanite Tucker Miller, featured local bands like Jumbotron (featured in our local music issue in May) and Tomboy, who opened for the All-American Rejects when they rolled through town for a surprise house show in May.
Alongside plenty of local talent, the fest also featured musicians from outside of the Inland Northwest such as the spritely Jack Pavlina, bestie duo Jacklen Ro, dreamy indie band Mamalarky and jock rockers Persona 749.
THE WEEK THAT WAS
- Aaron Farinacci, who is already facing state charges on suspicion of starting the Old Trails Fire, was indicted by a federal grand jury last week, and could face arson and other federal charges related to the Aug. 1 fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
- On Sept. 9, the Spokane City Council passed emergency tenant protections in the wake of the August fires, preventing eviction for people who lose 10% or more of their household income due to a natural disaster or civil emergency. The city encourages tenants and landlords to collaborate on repayment plans for missed or late rent.
- On Sept. 10, former Vice President Mike Pence received the Thomas S. Foley Award for distinguished public service. “He demonstrated remarkable integrity, courage and a commitment to upholding democratic norms in the face of pressures to block or delay the certification of the 2020 election,” Cornell Clayton, director of Washington State University’s Foley Institute, said in a press release.
- For nearly two years the Washington State Board of Education has been working on an update to high school graduation requirements called FutureReady. Last week, the board approved a plan to send to the Legislature in 2027.
- On Monday, the city of Deer Park announced Mayor Tim Verzal died, just days after he resigned to focus on his health. “Tim was a friend, neighbor, and dedicated member of our community,” read a statement on behalf of the city. “We are grateful for his leadership and for the time, energy, and heart he gave to Deer Park.”
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