Arrow-right Camera
The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Down To Earth archive for Oct. 14, 2008

TUESDAY, OCT. 14, 2008

Expo '74 Video

Get ready for a blast from the past: Expo ’74, Spokane’s environmentally themed World’s Fair. Somebody just snickered. But once you get over the bellbottom shots and cheesy music, there’s something of merit with this footage, especially for young punks like us who weren’t there.…

Continue reading this post »


Neighbors sue Spokane County road project

Map courtesy of the Prairie Protection Association Orchard Prairie neighbors are suing to stop the Bigelow Gulch freeway project, asking for a more thorough environmental review on an expansion that would drastically impact the pastoral, 100-year-old community. According to the S-R, residents “contend the county…

Continue reading this post »


Don't burn one down

Daily Tip # 342 Photo courtesy of caseygoodness @ flickr The leaves are falling and suddenly you've gone from having a picture perfect fall-esque pile of leaves in your yard to a burden that you aren't too sure of what to do with. Here's what…

Continue reading this post »

Down To Earth

The DTE blog is committed to reporting and sharing environmental news and sustainability information from across the Inland Northwest.