Spokane

Protesters agreed to move a display – a “tiger cage” – away from a sidewalk bordering Expo ’74.

The street outside Feast World Kitchen became a bustling international cafeteria Sunday afternoon, where over a thousand hungry passers-by filled their stomachs without spending a dime.

The Seattle SuperSonics played the Chicago Bulls in an Expo ’74-sponsored exhibition game at the Spokane Coliseum, but the result was lackluster.

Even before the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 created the funding mechanism for a national highway system, the Washington State Department of Transportation was already working on improving the U.S. Highway 10 corridor through Spokane with its replacement.

It was Educator’s Day at Expo ’74, and Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank Brouillet told a crowd that “education, per se, will not solve” environmental problems, but will provide “a tool for young people to use to attack environmental problems.”

Spokane County Commissioner Al French will need to survive a challenge from a career Air National Guardsman -turned -neighborhood activist if he hopes to serve a fifth term on the county’s governing board.

The word “deficit” crept in to Expo ’74 general manager Petr Spurney’s weekly news conference.

Twenty-nine Spokane city employees learned Friday that their jobs could be eliminated if the city’s finances aren’t significantly improved in the coming months.

One Expo ’74 visitor hit the jackpot in the Folklife Festival’s gold-panning area, uncovering a $100 gold nugget.

A judge appointed to represent the Spokane County Superior Court Thursday dismissed the recall petition filed last month against Commissioner Al French.

Spokane County Commission Chair Mary Kuney highlighted the county’s progress addressing top issues in the region and challenges still to come on Thursday at the 2024 State of the County Address .

Akua Lum-Resse has a bit of a challenge on her hands as she prepares to bring her large collection of succulents back into the house before the frosts hit.

The lively lilt of contra dance music played by local band Reel Friends filled the Woman’s Club Hall on Sept. 18, as two lines of dancers faced each other, moving through simple steps following the direction of a caller.

Chief Dan George, the star of Expo ’74’s IMAX film about the environment, was on hand to see the production for the first time.

The city of Spokane Valley will not cover the costs of Councilman Al Merkel’s defense in his appeal of the investigation that found he likely violated public records law.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Fest, Charlie Brown.

Helen Reddy sang the Australian national anthem from the outdoor stage at Expo ’74’s International Amphitheater to kick off Australian National Day.

A strong mayor willing to be accountable but unwilling to cede control; a business community willing to back her vision; an infusion of federal cash and buy-in from philanthropists; and housing – lots and lots of housing.

When local resident Katia Jasmin heard former President Donald Trump’s accusations during the Republican presidential debate of Haitian immigrants eating dogs and cats, she was furious.