Spokane County sends much of its organic waste to a facility in Fishtrap, but it can’t process everything, and it can be hard to tell what’s admissible. We’re breaking it down for you.
CIVICS: Plus, improvements in education outcomes for Spokane’s Indigenous students, more Al Merkel controversy in the Valley and the city is funding more bed space for homeless people in weather emergencies.
Should deescalation include "up to lethal force"? That's apparently a question for some in the Spokane Police Department. Erin and Aaron break it down.
Spokane County precincts that voted against the 2024 election initiative — that would’ve killed the cap-and-trade programs in Washington and cut transit funding across the state — aligned almost exactly with the boundaries of the Spokane Transit Authority’s service area.
The whole gang discusses our news year resolutions, including but not limited to: better work-life balance, engaging more deeply with community, and doing more labor, rural and culture reporting.
Additional Context: To fill all seats, the city council must appoint one more board member after it ousted popular trustee Kim Girard early this month.
