Spokane community pushes back against proposed data center

10 June 2026, 1:00 pm

Three Spokane City Council members introduced an ordinance that would halt plans for building a new data center in Eastern Washington.... Read More »

Spokane city councilmembers introduce ordinance to impose data center moratorium

10 June 2026, 11:54 am

Citing environmental concerns and urging regulatory frameworks, the moratorium comes as Avista confirms it is considering a data center development.... Read More »

Spokane filmmaking group opens new creative space above Garland Theater

7 June 2026, 11:38 am

A local filmmaking group said its new creative space above the historic Garland Theater will open to the public Sunday, June 14, from noon to 6 p.m.... Read More »

Former leader of federal prosecutors in Spokane criticizes outcome of ICE protest trial, the first of its kind locally

1 June 2026, 2:08 pm

The push to pursue, charge and later convict three Spokane residents of federal conspiracy against a government officer during a protest is the first-known case in Eastern Washington's ...... Read More »

Why Retirees Are Flocking to Spokane for Affordable Living and Natural Beauty

29 May 2026, 10:21 am

Spokane offers forests, lakes, and parks where you can enjoy the outdoors, as well as a very walkable downtown, all for a cost of living below the national average.... Read More »

Spokane community leaders unite at first-ever summit to combat rising overdose deaths

17 September 2025, 1:00 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. — Community leaders from across Spokane gathered downtown today for the city's first "No Wrong Door" summit to address the opioid crisis as the county tracks toward one overdose death ...... Read More »

Community Bank branches in Oregon, Washington to rebrand as STCU

6 May 2025, 1:00 pm

SPOKANE, Wash. - Community Bank branches in Northeastern Oregon and Southeastern Washington are set to transition into Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) locations this weekend, STCU said in a ...... Read More »

Spokane’s Afghan community grapples with more uncertainty as Trump administration ends Temporary Protected Status

27 April 2025, 1:00 pm

Local leaders report a growing wave of anxiety among Afghan families in Spokane after the Department of Homeland Security announced plans to strip protections for those with Temporary Protected Status ...... Read More »

Destination Spokane: How remote work and new arrivals are changing one tech community

15 April 2024, 8:34 pm

Washington state’s second-largest city is the hub of an ambitious regional tech community seeking to leverage new realities to achieve its longstanding goals, as GeekWire reports in this special ...... Read More »

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