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PFAS have been detected in the Spokane River north of downtown. The dangerous chemical is at levels far below what is found in the ground water on the West Plains. But both the Spokane Riverkeeper ...
SPOKANE — PFAS have been detected in the Spokane River north of downtown. The dangerous chemical is at levels far below what is found in the ground water on the West Plains. But both the Spokane ...
When Spokane County asks voters to reauthorize the 40-year-old aquifer protection area for another 20 years, the city of Spokane will be included for the first time since 2004. If approved ...
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane's Mayor Lisa Brown and Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced new initiatives to enhance traffic safety across the city. These efforts aim to protect pedestrians ...
The Washington State Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s ruling that held Spokane’s so-called “Hansen Initiative” exceeded the scope of the local initiative power. The initiative ...
SPOKANE, Wash. — As the March Madness tournament kicks off this week in Spokane, the city is poised to showcase its charm on a national stage. This marks the third major NCAA Basketball ...
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane will soon have a new tool to assist those experiencing heart issues. On Saturday, the complex will receive its first automated ...
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A Spokane Valley man is suing the Spokane Valley Police Department and one of its officers after he was dragged from his car and thrown to the ground in October 2023. The ...
In a high-stakes battle over homelessness policy, the Washington Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision, ruled Thursday that Spokane voters cannot use the ballot box to rewrite the city’s rules on ...
If approved, the 20-year "Together Spokane" initiative would raise approximately $440 million, $240 million from the city’s parks levy and $200 million from an SPS bond.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Spokane River has filed a lawsuit against company Purina Mills. The Spokane Riverkeeper, a ...