Heads up: The Monroe Street Bridge will be closed for about two weeks starting this Monday, June 3rd. Motorists will be detoured over the Spokane River via the Washington Street Bridge, and delays should be anticipated. Motorists also can use the Maple Street Bridge. The…
I hope everybody had a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. You might've stayed in Spokane because, like me, you believe we're an amazing outdoor town. Don't feel guilty for staying. We're not alone. Outside Magazine has named Spokane as one of the top 10…
It's getting closer to the time of the season when Spokane gets into panic mode about lawn care. Fear not, as Sun People Dry Goods has got your back. On June 1st, they are hosting a workshop titled Natural Lawn Care & Lawn Alternatives: Learn…
Natural disasters are often just that - natural - and given the tragic twister out of Oklahoma we've certainly seen a discussion on whether climate change is to blame. The truth is we don't know, we just know we can help disaster victims. With so…
290 miles away, it's still hard to imagine the ash from Mount St. Helens reaching Spokane but it didn't take much longer after the eruption on the morning of May 18th, 1980. Check this Spokesman video - originally published for the 30th anniversary in 2010…
One of the largest Superfund sites in the country, Bunker Hill, is located not too far east from Spokane in the Upper Coeur d’Alene Basin. For about 100 years, beginning in the 1880s, the Silver Valley was leading the nation in the production of silver,…
All are invited to review the Draft Master Plan for the proposed Appleway Trail this Wednesday, May 22nd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at CenterPlace Regional Event Center (2426 N. Discovery Place). Developed with input from the community gathered at the first meeting in March, the…
The first day I climbed Mt. St. Helens was August 13th, 1945. Spirit Lake was far from the cities of the valley, and news came slow. Though the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima August 6 and the second dropped on Nagasaki August 9,…
Check out this Sightline report that counts the potential carbon emissions from fossil fuel export infrastructure currently proposed throughout the Pacific Northwest. There's a lot at stake. In Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia alone there are proposals in the works for seven new or expanded…
Did you know Washington Legislature created the State Board of Park Commissioners on March 19th, 1913, four years before the creation of the National Park System.?Today, the Commission manages 117 developed parks and a total of approximately 120,000 acres of park lands – approximately one-third…
Happy Bike to Work Week! In honor of the big celebration, check out this hilarious public service announcement Transportation Alternatives created for Bike to Work Week back in 1993.
Any plans tonight? Well, you should stop by Green Drinks! The fun begins at the Manito Tap House, 3011 S. Grand Boulevard. The Manito Tap House is a locally owned eco-friendly gastropub. They serve scratch-made food, feature 50 tap handles (with an emphasis on craft…
Citizens are encouraged to attend a workshop to discuss alternatives for an updated arterial plan that would coordinate transportation improvements connecting the various jurisdictions that make-up the West Plains area of Spokane County. The workshop is set for this Thursday, May 16th, from 6 to…
This isn't good. Last year, I remember stumbling across an article that said our carbon dioxide could pass a daily average of 400 parts per million (ppm) in at least four years. That number is significant because it's an atmospheric concentration not seen in human…
In Eastern Washington, dust storms can be a serious problem, posing a number of serious health risks. Fortunately, the Department Of Ecology has got your back with some great tips. From DOE: It’s dust storm season when wind speeds pick up and the air can…
"Word To Your Mother”, a Mother’s Day celebration aimed at raising awareness for gloval issues will feature short rally speeches by local advocates and elected officials, drumming and a Round Dance performed by the Idle No More Drummers, and a free concert by the Real…
Poor air quality can affect people of all ages, especially those sensitive to air pollution, including people with asthma or heart conditions, people who work and exercise outdoors, and older adults and children. The truth is that almost every day, each of us contributes a…
The Lands Council has developed a new effort, "The Green Sleeves Project" in which they will be working with Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, and the Spokane County Corrections Labor Program (SCCLP) to restore, and revitalize local watersheds. It sounds like a win-win with the goal of…
Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon announced expanded eligibility for USDA grants to improve access to fresh produce and healthy foods by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at America’s farmers’ markets. As a result of funding provided by Congress through the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations…
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