Erin Sellers

Erin moved here from ID to attend Gonzaga and fell in love with Spokane. They are a queer storyteller, and when they’re not pounding Red Bulls and typing frantically, you can find her on and off stage at local theatres. | erin(at)rangemedia.co

‘This guy needs to be charged for incitement at the federal level’

ICE Agent who testified in the trial of the Spokane 3 may have made a post asking for federal charges for protester the day after the June 11 protest.

By Erin Sellers

/ 21 May 2026

‘This guy needs to be charged for incitement at the federal level’

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 3: ‘Emotions went high today.’

ICE agents ‘came out aggressive,’ one said, at a protest to defend legal immigrants from deportation. Also, one misgendered a protester so much the judge recessed court.

By Erin Sellers

/ 20 May 2026

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 3: ‘Emotions went high today.’

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 2: The Jury, the Opening Statements, the First Witness

The 15 people deciding the fate of the Spokane 3, and the first pieces of information they learned.

By Erin Sellers

/ 19 May 2026

The Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 2: The Jury, the Opening Statements, the First Witness

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: ‘Please do not bring in politics. Please do not bring in politics.’

Jury selection for the Spokane 3 Trial will bleed over into day two as lawyers probe the jury pool for bias, and jurors share fun facts, favorite movies and interesting takes.

By Erin Sellers

/ 18 May 2026

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: ‘Please do not bring in politics. Please do not bring in politics.’

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: Deputy said ‘I want to hit someone with a stick’ during protest

Sheriff’s Deputy body camera footage ruled admissible in court. Plus, witnesses appointed legal council after warnings they could be investigated for protesting on June 11, too.

By Erin Sellers

/ 18 May 2026

Trial of the Spokane 3, Day 1: Deputy said ‘I want to hit someone with a stick’ during protest

What you need to know before the Spokane 3 trial

The charges, the protesters, the background, the legal terminology — your cheat sheet to court.

By Erin Sellers

/ 13 May 2026

What you need to know before the Spokane 3 trial

Park and neighborhood improvements near you?

CIVICS: Plus, craft brews supporting craft news, some local school districts continue to spend a ton of time talking about trans athletes, and the county is warning about scam texts.

By Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge

/ 11 May 2026

Park and neighborhood improvements near you?

Judge sets parameters as Spokane 3 head to trial May 18

Can Bajun Mavalwalla II talk about his military history, do courtroom sketches count as doxxing and other important First Amendment questions discussed at one of the final hearings before the trial.

By Erin Sellers

/ 8 May 2026

Judge sets parameters as Spokane 3 head to trial May 18

Fast & Furious, Lightning McQueen impressions could soon be banned in Spokane

CIVICS: Plus, an ordinance to make it easier for you to get street meat, a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks in SpoVal and new funding for PFAS protection.

By Erin Sellers, Aaron Hedge and Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 4 May 2026

Fast & Furious, Lightning McQueen impressions could soon be banned in Spokane

Spokane Transit Authority will ask voters to renew 0.2% sales tax in August

After an eleventh-hour private meeting with local business representatives, the STA board pivoted to add a 2048 expiration date to the tax.

By Erin Sellers

/ 30 Apr 2026

Spokane Transit Authority will ask voters to renew 0.2% sales tax in August

Transit tax renewal: now or later?

CIVICS: Plus, Mead school board will vote on supporting ballot initiatives for ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ and targeting trans athletes

By Erin Sellers, Aaron Hedge and Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 27 Apr 2026

Spokane to host World Cup team + city may extend ban on alcohol sales near schools

CIVICS: Plus, potential new standards for SpoVal public defense caseloads, and the library is looking to improve privacy for patrons

By Aaron Hedge, Erin Sellers and Daisy Zavala Magaña

/ 20 Apr 2026

Spokane to host World Cup team + city may extend ban on alcohol sales near schools