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Seattle-based production company sets up in downtown Spokane to film tire commercial

SPOKANE — Washingtonians living east of the Cascades know this side of the state has a lot to offer in the ways of historic architecture, natural beauty and small-town fare.

Spokane car dealers have storied history

SPOKANE — It took some visionary car dealers to bring a tiny air-cooled four-cylinder German car to Spokane. The round-topped two-door was simply called the Type 1 and the panel va...

As Upriver Fire Rages, Spokane Man Arrested for Reckless Burning

The suspect obviously appears to have arsonist tendencies Continue reading…

Upriver Fire reignites taxpayer questions over Spokane 911 split

(The Center Square) - A wildfire that has forced evacuations in Spokane County and burned about 222 acres as of Wednesday is renewing concerns over whether taxpayers are best serve...

Spokane ICE agent scrutinized over racist and transphobic social media posts in federal trial

SPOKANE — A Spokane U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who pushed and shoved people during a protest last June was called to the witness stand for a second time Friday,...

Spokane eyes $940K public defender grant as county faces lawsuit over caseloads

(The Center Square) - Spokane County leaders considered accepting nearly $1 million in grant funding for public defense services on Tuesday as they face a lawsuit over the state’s...

Spokane considers authorizing another $650K to defend city against six lawsuits

(The Center Square) - Facing several lawsuits, the Spokane City Council will consider authorizing another $650,000 for outside defense Monday to fight against six cases, capping th...

Spokane Washington's food truck summer series begins

Spokane Transit Authority opts out of records index without pricing the burden

(The Center Square) - The Spokane Transit Authority joined a growing list of government agencies on Thursday to avoid maintaining a public records index by concluding it would be “...

Spokane council weighs staff cuts as July 1 funding cliff nears

(The Center Square) - After cutting the Spokane City Council Office budget by $550,000 in November, members are now weighing whether to backfill the gap or eliminate staff as a fun...

ICE pushes back after Spokane schools adopts immigration enforcement policy

As Spokane's new immigration policy takes shape, the balance between safety and student rights is stirring up some passionate discussions in the community. Continue reading…

WATCH: Spokane Valley officials question $185K 'Auto Row' marketing campaign

(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley taxpayers learned Tuesday that they are subsidizing a $184,533 initiative to drive more traffic toward 10 car dealerships located on “Auto Row”...

Spokane Valley wins lawsuit against council member over social media use

(The Center Square) - The city of Spokane Valley declared victory on Monday in a lawsuit seeking to force Councilmember Al Merkel to comply with a social media policy and the state...

Spokane ICE protester trial: Were they bad decisions or was it a conspiracy?

The actions of three protesters on trial this week in Spokane were chaotic in the minds of their defense attorneys. But prosecutors believe their tactics amounted to a conspiracy.

Spokane library deficit could force cuts to staff, services, branch availability

(The Center Square) - Spokane Public Library officials say without another $2.3 million from the city in 2027, they may have to close every branch two days a week and lay off aroun...

Clark County Business Briefing

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Encampment brought Civil War veterans to Spokane in 1889

Spokane — The Grand Army of the Republic, the fraternal organization for soldiers of the Civil War, was formed in 1866. Thousands of GAR members moved to the Pacific Northwest as t...

Jury begins deliberations in Spokane ICE protest case

An Eastern Washington federal jury has begun deliberations to decide whether to convict or acquit three Spokane protesters accused of conspiring to impede or injure U.S. Immigratio...

Mayor’s letter sparks concern as Spokane safety task force nears finish line

(The Center Square) - Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says she “generally supports” the recommendations of a regional public safety task force ahead of a potential tax proposal this fall,...

Spokane pastor quits state Human Rights Commission

SPOKANE — Under fire for alleged antisemitism, Spokane pastor Luc Jasmin II has resigned from the state Human Rights Commission.

Washington Democrats chart path to more power in 2026 at Spokane convention

SPOKANE — For Washington Democrats, it’s been a teeth-grinding, demoralizing 18 months as they have watched President Donald Trump and a Republican-led Congress enact policies they...

Residents return after Upriver Fire destroys 12 homes

SPOKANE — After a hasty evacuation on Monday and Tuesday, residents are beginning to trickle back from hotel rooms to their homes. A dozen homes were destroyed in the Upriver fire,...

Reporting requirements of diseased monkeys used in state medical research under question

SPOKANE — The Washington state health board shot down a proposal Thursday to require greater reporting of diseased monkeys used for research.

State legislators call for transparency during WSU Vancouver budget-cut process

A bipartisan group of Southwest Washington legislators is calling on Washington State University leaders to operate with more transparency as they cut 15 percent from the Vancouver...