This day in history: Did social anxiety quash a burgeoning carpool program in Spokane?

28 June 2025, 8:56 pm

From 1975: An ambitious campaign to get Spokane commuters to carpool ended in near-total failure. After a year of work, the program netted only 48 carpool participants.... Read More »

Spokane Transit Board selects interim co-CEO as sole finalist for top executive role

27 June 2025, 6:54 am

The Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors has selected Interim Co-CEO Karl Otterstrom as the sole finalist to become the agency's next permanent chief executive officer.... Read More »

Hoopfest 2025: Everything you need to know about this year’s event in Spokane

27 June 2025, 12:09 am

It’s that time of year again. For 35 years, people from across the globe have made the basketball pilgrimage to Spokane for the world’s largest 3-on-3 outdoor tournament. As one of the biggest events ...... Read More »

Today's Headlines: WA labor officials calculate effects of NIOSH cuts; revenue forecast falls short

25 June 2025, 3:00 am

Cantwell, outdoor advocates warn against sale of public lands; housing project gets underway in Spokane Valley; WA labor officials begin totaling effects of NIOSH cuts in the state; new revenue ...... Read More »

Mount Spokane seeks community input for future master plan

23 June 2025, 9:31 am

The Spokane Nordic Ski Association has announced an opportunity for community involvement in shaping the future of Mount Spokane State Park. The Washington State Parks department has ...... Read More »

Over 50% of Spokane homeless population moved there after losing housing: Report

19 June 2025, 9:01 am

The study outlines “policy failures,” such as HUD prohibiting mandatory treatment for its housing grants and prioritizing shelters over recovery services.... Read More »

Spokane protests the detention of two legal immigrants and President Trump in week of action

18 June 2025, 9:30 pm

Spokane saw two days of major protests against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and unconstitutional overreach, including his deployment of National Guard ...... Read More »

Today's Headlines: Spokane prohibits crypto kiosks; more resources directed to mental health crises calls

18 June 2025, 3:00 am

Messina took over as SFCC's chief executive in 2019 and led the institution through the COVID pandemic. Spokane Colleges will begin a search for a new president. Until that person takes over, the ...... Read More »

Washington’s Spokane Becomes First City To Ban Crypto ATMs To Protect Vulnerable Residents

17 June 2025, 11:48 pm

Spokane has become the first city in Washington to ban all existing and future crypto ATMs. The U.S. has over 30,000 crypto ATMs, and they’ve ...... Read More »

Spokane Falls Community College President announces resignation

17 June 2025, 10:04 am

Spokane Colleges announced on Tuesday that Dr. Kimberlee Messina, president of Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) since 2019, will step down to become the next chancellor of City College of San ...... Read More »

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