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Spokane Community College selects internal candidate for President
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Community College (SCC) had been without a President since May of 2023, when former president, Dr. Kevin Brockbank, was named Chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane. Jenni Martin, Ed.D, had been serving as the interim president until being selected as the newest president of the institution.
Local University High School students hit the stage with 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
SPOKANE, Wash. - University High School is mid-way through their very busy theatre season presenting 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to the community. Three students gave us a behind-the-scenes look into how the community stepped up for them and their love for this production. "We have had so much support; it's...
Navy Week excites Spokane's next generation with new technology
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane has been chosen as one of the 15 cities that will observe Navy Week. Local communities and schools are getting involved to celebrate ahead of the Armed Forces Torch Light Parade. St. Aloysius Catholic School was one of the schools that got to participate in the...
Residents at Catholic Charities apartment navigating rent increases
SPOKANE, Wash. — Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that residents were given less than two months notice of the rent increase. People living at the Catholic Charities' owned Cathedral Plaza are speaking out about a drastic rent increase. About 20 people who live at...
City of Spokane paving the way to a more walkable, sustainable future
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane’s population growth is bringing more travelers to the city’s streets. With an ever-growing construction season and a higher rate of traffic accidents, officials are trying to find ways to make the roads friendlier for everyone as cars, trucks, bikers and pedestrians struggle to share the road. And there’s one trend catching the eye of Spokanites: Walkability.
Local University High School students hit the stage with 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
SPOKANE, Wash. - University High School is mid-way through their very busy theatre season presenting 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to the community. Three students gave us a behind-the-scenes look into how the community stepped up for them and their love for this production. "We have had so much support; it's...
Vandalism of Pride mural prompts Spokane officials to condemn hate at press conference
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police are investigating an incident in which video surveillance shows suspects dumping flammable liquid on an LGBTQ+ mural painted on the road before setting it aflame. The Spokane Fire Department responded to a call around 1:15 a.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Howard Street and Spokane Falls Boulevard. Once on the scene, the department notified the police, and the agencies recovered two buckets of “flammable material,” according to a press release. ...
Spokane Community College selects new President
SPOKANE, Wash. - A nationwide search for a new president for Spokane Community College has ended with the selection of Jenni Martin, Ed.D. Martin has been serving as the SCC interim president since May 2023 and has worked in various roles at the college for the past 24 years. "I...
Plan on having a campfire soon? Here’s the rules for recreational fires in Spokane.
SPOKANE, Wash. – The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, and Spokanites are starting to think about enjoying some time around the fire. But there’s some regulations you should know before you burn. According to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, recreational fires in Spokane County...
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