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Valley residents want council committees open to the public

Spokane Valley City Council bars the public from attending meetings of some public bodies that work behind the scenes to inform city policy.

By Aaron Hedge

/ 3 Apr 2024

Most WA federal rulings found immigrant detentions flouted due process

Spokane Valley wants community input on funding more police

CIVICS | Otherwise, everyone else is on Spring Break.

By Erin Sellers

/ 1 Apr 2024

Part of High Bridge Park set to be leased to American Indian Community Center for $1 a year

Strippers' Bill of Rights passes final hurdle

Despite fears of a veto from the governor’s office, the Strippers’ Bill of Rights passed its final hurdle and became a law.

By Erin Sellers

/ 29 Mar 2024

Local workers for city projects: Proposed ordinance would support local labor

A 'fight,' but maybe not 'a bloody fight'?

Spokane has about $9 million of ARPA funds to spend and over $18 million in ideas for how to spend it. Let the games begin.

By Erin Sellers

/ 29 Mar 2024

'So you drafted this?'

Questions of policy plagiarism at CVSD come back around.

By Erin Sellers

/ 29 Mar 2024

COLUMN: Why student-led organizing gives me hope

A Cinderella story for the ages (not Gonzaga)

Want something non-sportsy to root for at the national level? How about RANGE?

By Luke Baumgarten

/ 28 Mar 2024

WIDE RANGE: Keep Big Bird, kill journalism?

Risk, Reward and Reimbursements

The city wants flexible, cost-effective sheltering. Its billing process makes that risky for small nonprofit partners like Jewels Helping Hands.

By Erin Sellers

/ 26 Mar 2024

‘This city is turning into an eviction mill.’

One step closer to addressing Spokane’s opioid crisis

And, an ordinance on emergency ordinances, a walking tour of Hillyard, and another Planning Commission appointment at SpoVal.

By Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge

/ 25 Mar 2024

How to Narcan - A Guide

Opioid overdoses are rising in Spokane County. You can help by carrying naloxone, aka Narcan, and knowing how to use it.

By Erin Sellers

/ 20 Mar 2024

Allegations against Washington gender-affirming surgeon stir fears of backlash for trans patients

Town Hall, tasers, tons of lawn mowers

Plus, another Documenters training and Liberty Lake is circling back to library

By Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge

/ 18 Mar 2024

Out of money, out of shelter beds, out of compliance

Broke and in violation of its own code, Spokane sacrificed warming shelters to its budget deficit.

By Erin Sellers

/ 15 Mar 2024

An empty seat at the table for tribes

When new state rules required Spokane County Commissioners to essentially rebuild the Spokane Regional Health District Board by January 2022, they quickly filled every slot, except one. Despite several applicants wanting the job, a state-mandated Indigenous community seat has remained vacant for two

By Erin Sellers

/ 14 Mar 2024