Changes to Spokane City Council are redrawing political battle lines across the county. At Spokane Transit, a more progressive, unified set of council members plans to push for changes. But last week, STA board chair and conservative County Commissioner Al French tried to limit their power.
The Airport has known about the ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in West Plains groundwater for 6 years. Rather than telling the public — even when required by law — CEO Larry Krauter and other officials quietly lobbied against regulation of the chemicals
Service providers and city officials scramble to create shelter space for the cold snap. Plus, resources, contact info and donation links so you can help keep your community safe.
Spokane city council members are calling for more accountability as up to 37 TRAC residents were abruptly kicked out of the homeless shelter this week.
Spokane City Council was quick with a resolution supporting Israel and denouncing anti-Semitism. 74 days later, with Islamophobic hate ongoing in Spokane, Muslim and Arab community members wonder if support for them will ever come.
Texts between Spokane Transit Authority board members and CEO show coordinated efforts to stall Zappone’s priorities. French also disparaged CM Wilkerson’s DEI efforts and made off-color and transphobic jokes.
