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SPR News Today: Once again, an independent Black Lens
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners voted to extend a moratorium on data centers until June of 2027. Construction of Spokane’s North-South freeway reached a new milestone this week. SPR’s Lisa Leinberger visited April Eberhardt — the executive editor of Spokane’s Black Lens newspaper — in her brand-new office....
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County set to extend data center pause to June 2027
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. It’s a chill week with a lot of bodies not meeting. Still, some things that stick out to us this week include:
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Education Secretary to tour schools in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will be in Spokane this week as part of her 50-state tour. The former professional wrestling executive previously served in the first Trump administration as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She now serves as the...
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No King’s Rally draws thousands to Spokane’s Clark Park to mobilize voters
SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of protesters filled Clark Park along Division Street on Saturday for the “No King’s Rally,” a demonstration that served as both a political statement against the Trump administration and a call to action for voters heading to the polls. The event drew...
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Madison Elementary and Franklin Park to undergo transformation under Together Spokane initiative
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Parks and Recreation says Madison Elementary is next in line to be replaced through the Together Spokane initiative. Since the school sits within Franklin Park, the park will be getting revamped as well.
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No Kings rally brings protesters out to Downtown Spokane
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Education Secretary to tour schools in Spokane this week
SPOKANE, WASH, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will be in Spokane this week as part of her 50-state tour. The former professional wrestling executive previously served in the last Tump administration as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She now serves as the 13th United...
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City of Spokane warns people about dangers of improper waste disposal after two garbage trucks catch fire
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two garbage trucks caught fire in the Spokane area Thursday afternoon. While the city does not know what caused these specific fires, it says most garbage truck fires are started by lithium ion batteries.
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Madison Elementary and Franklin Park to undergo transformation under Together Spokane initiative
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Parks and Recreation says Madison Elementary is next in line to be replaced through the Together Spokane initiative. Since the school sits within Franklin Park, the park will be getting revamped as well. Madison Elementary is currently the oldest north side school in the Spokane...
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Ferguson seeks FEMA help for Spokane wildfire recovery
Gov. Bob Ferguson asked the Trump administration for federal help after summer wildfires, saying Washington needed support for people hit hard in Spokane and for damaged public infrastructure. Ferguson requested two kinds of FEMA aid. He asked for Individual Assistance to help Washington residents cover emergency expenses and Public Assistance...
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Cheney marching band hopes for return trip to Indianapolis
Cheney, Wash. — Cheney High School’s marching band hopes to make another trip to Indianapolis next school year for the Bands of America Grand National Championship. The band performs at halftime of football games for Cheney High School. At this point of this football season, students and staff are focused on halftime performances and on a possible return to one of the country’s top marching band competitions.
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No King's Rally draws thousands to Spokane's Clark Park to mobilize voters
SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of protesters filled Clark Park along Division Street on Saturday for the "No King's Rally," a demonstration that served as both a political statement against the Trump administration and a call to action for voters heading to the polls.
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Spokane residents will switch to 311 for non-emergency calls
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane residents will start using 311 to report non-emergency police and fire calls. The change moved the city away from Crime Check for those calls and marked the first step in Spokane’s plan to build its own emergency communications system, known as SUN 911. City...