SustainableWorks is gearing up for an exciting year. The local non-profit that works with residents to do energy audits and weatherization retrofits on their homes will move to the South Hill, after finishing audits in Shadle and Audubon. According to Spokane organizer Luke Tolley, so…
Individuals and communities in our society got off track in the post war era when we embraced the ideology that the pursuit of more (possessions, land, territory, status) was more important than our quality of life and our ability to enjoy and preserve what we…
Tonight, "Awakening at the Skeena,” a film by Andrew Eddy, will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. sponsored by The Lands Council. The documentary is about Ali Howard who swam the entire Skeena River (with a team) in…
Just a lunchtime quickie: The Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst published a new report that indicates building pedestrian projects, bike lanes and bike boulevards create more jobs per million dollars spent than strictly focusing on road repairs and road resurfacing.…
It’s unsurprising, I suppose, that our President omitted the “c-word” last night. But as David Roberts pointed out, in 2009, the President talked about “saving our planet from the ravages of climate change.” In 2010, he mentioned the "overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change." Why…
You can't take yourself too seriously. This show perfectly lampoons the urban, green lifestyle. And more importantly, the utopia many aspire to: Portland. Created and starring Fred Armisen (Saturday Night Live) and Carrie Brownstein, (the very rocking Sleater-Kinney), there are so many hilarious sketches that…
This is bad. Really bad. The above graphic comes from Pleated Jeans and they say "whether it’s a fat population, high rate of STDs or excessive tax rate, it turns out that every state ranks dead last in at least one unsavory category." How true.…
Even though some markets are staying indoors right now like South Perry, all farmers need help planning for the growing season and it's important that they hear from you - so take this quick suvey before January 31st. Sample question: Artichokes They don't grow well…
They're baaaaaaaack. One of my favorite bands, The Dismemberment Plan have reunited and stopped by Jimmy Fallon to play "The City," from the classic Emergency & I.
This just in from Sen. Lisa Brown's newsletter: On Tuesday my seatmate Representative Andy Billig was the prime sponsor of House Bill 1271 commonly referred to as the “Green Lawns, Clean Water Bill.” This bill would limit phosphorous in commercial lawn fertilizers. A similar bill…
It is two Spokane forces colliding at Down To Earth. Can the river survive? In one corner, we have Paul "floats like a cannonball, stings like a B-movie" Haeder versus Bart "The Riverkeeper" Mihailovich. But in case you missed it, check this great interview between…
This is a great speech with many poignant observations and a strong reminder about the importance of the Spokane River. It was transcibed at the Center For Justice and I felt like sharing it in full here. Enjoy: I would like to thank the Spokane…
Linda Woordrow, author of the Permaculture Home Garden, said permaculture “is about saving the planet and living to be a hundred, while throwing very impressive dinner parties and organizing other creatures to do most of the work.” I'm down with that. Perhaps a new concept…
Lately, I've been a little nostalgic for Expo '74 history, especially after the passing of King Cole and interviewing Dr. Bill Youngs on KYRS, author of The Fair and The Falls. So get ready for a blast from the past with this video. Once you…
Are you looking for an employer that will not only allow you to use your education and skills, but will also share your enthusiasm for environmental issues? Good for you - your values will provide you with a filter to help you narrow your job…
As if you needed a reason not to be nice in year past. However, this is a fun list and I like that it mentions Safe Routes To School, a program that enables community leaders, schools and parents across the country to improve safety and…
Next Wednesday, January 19th, the Spokane City Forum presents "Preserving Spokane's Natural Treasure" with Bart Mihailovich, the Spokane Riverkeeper, and Dick Denenny, former Spokane Valley City Councilman. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Riverkeeper program and it's a fascinating pairing since…
Check this video on the behavior of the United States agribusiness in Mexico...
I know I'm a bit late on this but similar to last year, I dug up the most-read stories of 2010 according to Google Analytics. Hey, I'm already way over 2011, so whatever. Most of the stories involved bikes, election coverage, and once again, the…
Back in October, I started noticing the accusation that Seattle is waging a "war on cars" was popping up an awful lot in the local press, and in suspicious ways. On its face, the charge that Seattle is waging a war on cars is pretty…
This awesome graphic from the Wheels Are Turning Blog is a not-so-pleasant reminder there's nothing local about filling up and that roads certainly don't pay for themselves.
It's not everyday one sees a Spokane posting on the Grist job board but I thought I would pass this along if readers are interested. Check the link here and read more below: Apex Companies, LLC, has a full-time opening for a Stormwater Project Manager…
While we're feeling rough winter conditions again in Spokane, I thought it appropriate to check Climate Central's Heidi Cullen countdown of the five biggest climate and weather related events, from east coast snowstorms in February to the floods in Pakistan. Climate Center 2010 Top 5…
Once upon a time, Bart Mihailovich and I took a history class at Eastern Washington University taught by Dr. Bill Youngs. The shared learning of Andrew Carnegie and the Industrial Revolution led to a confused afternoon in Riverfront Park some five years later and some…
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