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News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. — Trash, grime and litter line the streets in some areas downtown. It’s a serious concern for business owners who make their livelihoods there. “It’s not a pretty sight,” said Mimi Ewers who owns the Ballet Arts Academy. Her business is located right by the Catholic Charities where a lot of homeless people set up camps and sleep nearby. Ewers says she’s had to adopt safety protocols for her students and parents. No dancer is allowed to leave unless accompanied by a parent. In addition, her door is always locked with a coded gate to get inside ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has launched a second investigation into Durham School Services in Spokane. An L&I spokesperson confirmed the latest investigation is related to employee complaints specific to possible COVID safety issues, like a lack of social distancing and not enforcing mask use ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash- Mt. Spokane High School Principal Darren Nelson posted to Facebook earlier this week that he would be moving to a new position within the Mead School District. At the end of this school year and after graduation he will start working with all secondary schools in the Mead School District ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Gonzaga men’s basketball team is set to face off against the Creighton Bluejays this Sunday, and the steaks have never been higher. And yes, we mean steaks. Creighton President Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson tweeted at Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh on Wednesday, betting a box of Omaha ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. — The pandemic has meant financial hardship for a lot of people. Help is out there. The Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) just opened up applications for rental assistance. “I can’t believe I’ve been on there for a year,” said Eddie Long. One year – that’s how long ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) just reopened its rental assistance portal for families in need. There are two different programs SNAP launched Wednesday. One is the eviction rental assistance program. This program is only available for those living in Spokane County, including the City of Spokane. This program is limited, with SNAP being able to only help about 500 households ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is facing two major infrastructure problems: a housing shortage and an over populated highway. A development company wants to tackle the city's rapid growth, but the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says adding more construction off US 195 will only exacerbate and worsen traffic safety concerns. In the past decade, the WSDOT said five people died while traveling from US 195 to I-90, with nine others being seriously injured ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
The transformation of the Latah Valley from a rural haven to a bustling urban corridor would get a jolt if a plan for a 98-acre mixed-use development with dense housing and commercial space comes to fruition. Developer Harley Douglass asked the city of Spokane to pave the way for the ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
I showed up to work on Wednesday and was asked to see if I could look into whether or not having a beard puts a person more at risk of catching COVID-19. It wasn't just a random question. My understanding is someone either read a recent article on the subject or happened to see a cartoon lumberjack strolling down Riverside with a surgical mask on and thought, "Is that really doing anything ..read more
News Break » Spokane, WA
3y ago
The search was on for Mary Fett, missing for two days, amid growing fears of foul play. When officers arrived at the Fett home to question her husband, Charles E. Fett, a well-known Spokane businessmen, they heard a gunshot as they were attempting to enter the house. Then they discovered that Fett had shot himself with a revolver ..read more