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EWU observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous People National Day of Awareness
CHENEY, Wash. – Eastern Washington University (EWU) is hosting an awareness day addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People crisis on Sunday. Regional leaders from several sovereign nations will speak and documentary clips explaining the impact of the crisis will be screened. Professor Margo Hill, the associate...
Spokane lowers flags in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has ordered all flags to be at half-staff to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Weekend. This event will coincide with Governor Jay Inslee’s directive that state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities be lowered on Sunday, May 5 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Weekend.
Don't let rain dampen your Bloomsday run in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - Don’t let Bloomsday be “Gloomsday!” Rain showers are expected to hit during Bloomsday on Sunday, but that shouldn't deter you from running. To prepare for running in rainy weather, make sure you bring your water-repellent clothes. Fabrics like nylon, polyester blends or lightweight merino wool, as recommended by REI, will keep you warm even if they get wet. Fabrics like cotton tend to soak up water, becoming heavy and uncomfortable, especially during running.
Customers worried about valuables after bank fire, safe deposit boxes aren't insured
SPOKANE, Wash. - The U.S. Bank near the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center on South Hill was ruled a total loss after flames burned throughout the building for more than three hours, Monday.
Here are your winners for Bloomsday 2024!
SPOKANE, Wash. — Your winners for Bloomsday 2024 have crossed the finish line!. Elite runners from around the world took on the Bloomsday course this year. Here are the winners from each division. Elite Men's Wheelchair. Hermon Garic (30:47) Elite Women's Wheelchair. Hannah Dederick (39:47) Elite Women. Sarah Naibei...
Bloomsday brings showers, flowers, creative rain gear to Spokane streets
SPOKANE, WA – Whether you were a runner, a walker, or a stroller, there’s one word every 2024 Bloomsday participant can use to describe their experience: WET. “I actually like the temperature, I just don’t like rain,” said Monica Abbott, who was wearing some creative rain gear as she lined up for the 12k trek around Spokane.
People protest the Israel-Gaza War at Bloomsday
SPOKANE, Wash. - Protesters gathered on the sidelines at Bloomsday to stand in solidarity with Palestine. The protesters were from organizations that include The Party for Socialism and Liberation in Spokane or Asians for Collective Liberation in Spokane. There were two groups of protesters at High Bridge Park and A.M....
Person hit by vehicle near Dick’s Sporting Goods in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE, Wash. – A person was struck by a vehicle near Dick’s Sporting Goods on Saturday evening according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department. The incident occurred at around 5:30 pm and drew several emergency response vehicles. No additional information on the vehicle or the current condition of the victim is available at this time.
‘She was my favorite part’: Man remembers his wife’s performances at Expo ‘74
SPOKANE, Wash. – Ray Wilkes remembers many details from the World’s Fair, but none more than his wife’s five performances in the Pavillion during the Expo ‘74 celebration. "She played at Expo for quite a while, pretty close to the tent and the clock tower," Wilkes...
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