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From The Spokesman-Review
- Local governments expect relatively minor hit to property tax revenue after August fires
on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 amWith roughly $24 million worth of property damage caused by the Spokane Complex fires, local governments are going to be losing out on a significant but not […]
- This day in history: Concerns grew over 'pornographic activities' in Spokane...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
From 1976: The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce was alarmed about “pornographic activities in the Spokane Valley.”The chamber was evidently unhappy with […]
- This day in history: 3 fires were extinguished at Davenport Hotel. Chronicle continued...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
From 1976: Guests at the Davenport Hotel were roused from sleep in the wee hours by not one, not two, but three arson-caused fires.The fires were in a fifth […]
- 'Leave the Earth better than I found it': Volunteers plant native flora in...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
It took over a century of human intervention to reduce the native riparian landscape along the Little Spokane River to invasive plants and infill, stifling the […]
- This day in history: Man charged with murder caught living double life; Marines head to...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
From 1976: Edwin Garcia, 33, served a couple of jail terms in Spokane on shoplifting and petty larceny charges. Both times he was released after brief stints. […]
- This day in history: 'Soft drink parlors' were serving much more than pop,...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
From 1976: Attorney Benjamin “Ben” Kizer – one of Spokane’s most noteworthy citizens for nearly 70 years – was finally slowing down at 97.He was […]
- Marchers show opposition to abortion in downtown Spokaneon October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
A few hundred people gathered at Riverfront Park early Saturday afternoon to show their opposition to abortion.The crowd, many holding signs, attended the 11th […]
- Another Spokane 'No Kings' rally draws around a thousand ahead of November...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Over a thousand people convened in B.A. Clark Park Saturday afternoon for the fifth iteration of Spokane’s “No Kings” rally, protesting the Trump […]
Washington Headlines
- Green Bluff farms boast 'abundant' harveston October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
In rain or shine, Green Bluff Road resembles a fall Hallmark movie each weekend during the Harvest Festival.Apples and gourds line the […]
- Spokane Public Schools suspects student, staff data compromised during network security...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Spokane Public Schools announced Thursday that it has reason to believe student and staff data were compromised during a network security […]
- Sikh Temple of Spokane donates $30,000 to wildfire reliefon October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Whatever God gives his people, the Sikhs return to communities in need.The Sikh Temple of Spokane donated $30,000 on Sunday afternoon to […]
- Spokane County Fair offers creatures great and smallon October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Nothing proclaims county fair more loudly than the Ag Barn.The musty smells, the tinge of dust in the air, the belt buckles and a line of […]
- The Northwest's power planners meet Monday to discuss 20-year plans for data centers...on October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Data centers and the expanding electricity demands of a growing population are top of mind as the Northwest Power and Conservation Council […]
- Stuffed on the Bluff brings people together for Labor Day Weekend; event continues Mondayon October 22, 2026 at 3:53 am
Covers of Ella Langley’s “Choosing Texas” sounded throughout Beck’s Harvest House, and sweet and savory aromas filled the air on a […]
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