Criminal Legal Judge rules in favor of clearer jail ballot measure language Spokane County’s Measure 1 will now include language that the tax increase would be spent on new jail and correctional facilities. By Valerie Osier, Alyssa Baheza and Luke Baumgarten / 29 Aug 2023
CIVICS Spokane to get a new city councilmember CIVICS | Plus, trash rates are going up and Spokane may be slowing down on supporting a regional homeless authority. By Erin Sellers and Valerie Osier / 28 Aug 2023
CIVICS Bye-bye Spokane parking minimums, hello more housing? CIVICS | To encourage more housing development, the Spokane City Council will vote on ending parking minimums. Also the County Commission will hopefully be adding more context to its agendas. By Valerie Osier and Carl Segerstrom / 17 Jul 2023
Range Updates You + RANGE at Golden Handle Have questions for RANGE reporters? Come meet us at Office Hours THIS THURSDAY! By Valerie Osier / 11 Jul 2023
CIVICS What’s next for Spokane City Council after the president’s resignation CIVICS | Spokane Council President Breean Beggs leaving council for judgeship and much more in a busy week for local government. By Valerie Osier and Carl Segerstrom / 10 Jul 2023
CIVICS Holiday closures and a possible new property tax for Spokane voters CIVICS | Spokane City Council agreed to a new police contract so rich the city may have to raise taxes to pay for it. By Valerie Osier / 3 Jul 2023
CIVICS Removing parking spaces and removing people from park spaces CIVICS | The council is considering lowering parking minimums for new housing and we’ll finally know if just being in a park after hours is a crime. By Valerie Osier and Carl Segerstrom / 26 Jun 2023
CIVICS Bike lane changes and a Queer Block Party for Spokane CIVICS | Plus, a preliminary budget for the Spokane School District and a new internet provider for Liberty Lake. By Carl Segerstrom and Valerie Osier / 20 Jun 2023
CIVICS Battle of the park trespassing ordinances CIVICS | Plus, a new motto for Spokane and a director for the office of civil rights. By Valerie Osier and Carl Segerstrom / 12 Jun 2023
CIVICS Another camping ban and Meidl under a microscope CIVICS | Plus, City Council takes a second look at criminalizing night-time park time. By Valerie Osier and Carl Segerstrom / 5 Jun 2023
CIVICS ARPA money changes and a new website for RANGE CIVICS | A holiday means a light week for CIVICS, but RANGE still has big news for you. By Valerie Osier / 28 May 2023
CIVICS Fluoride, fishes and bike parking wishes CIVICS | The Coeur d’Alene Tribe wants to establish a fish hatchery to support the reintroduction of native fish in the Spokane River and Latah Creek. By Valerie Osier / 22 May 2023
