Archives | May 2022

Sunday, May 1

• Researching investors should look at big data analytics

• Will the Fed cause a recession by raising rates? Here’s what experts are saying

• We the People: After some linguistic detective work, it became more clear that Alexander Hamilton was the most prolific Federalist Papers author

• Michelle Singletary: On college decision day, don’t sentence your child to decades of debt

• Humphreys brings youth, another choice for Idaho GOP voters in underdog campaign for governor

All stories for May 1, 2022 »

Monday, May 2

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Teens play dangerous game of chicken with mail train at edge of town

• Rebuilding volunteer forces: Organizations that lost helpers during the pandemic invite them back

• State set to fill North Idaho College board vacancies after judge rejects trustee lawsuit

• Moscow attorney awarded Bronze Star for actions during Iraq War

• Getting There: Pedestrian underpass will link East Valley schools when Bigelow Gulch is finished

All stories for May 2, 2022 »

Tuesday, May 3

• Developments in blood clot treatment saved one man’s life after long COVID-19. He’s hoping it helps others, too

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Voters approve merger of streetcar systems

• ‘The craziest thing that’s happened’: Spokane police respond to five reported shootings in two hours Monday night, one injured

• Two men arrested in stolen RV with ‘large quantities’ of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth

• Change at the top for Biogen after Alzheimer’s drug flops

All stories for May 3, 2022 »

Wednesday, May 4

• Fighting fire with fire: After 18-year absence, Washington’s bringing back prescribed burns to public lands

• May the Fourth Be With You: Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ TV show about Obi-Wan Kenobi full of expectations

• ‘It felt like the first Bloomsday’: Race director sees bright future for Spokane’s signature event after more than 21,000 cross finish line

• Leaks, abortion as a ‘fundamentally different’ issue than same-sex marriage and more: What does the Supreme Court draft opinion say about the future?

• Fostering togetherness: Sullivan Park Care Center residents partner SpokAnimal to give temporary home to senior dogs

All stories for May 4, 2022 »

Thursday, May 5

• Proud partnership: Wellpinit School District to install turf football field with NFL grant

• ‘I’ll give you a kidney’: Newport woman who watched co-worker’s struggle with disease becomes her organ donor

• A life-saving step: What’s required to be a living donor

• More Fairchild personnel named in criminal indictment alleging theft of ammunition from base

• Stimulating the joy of reading: Retired librarian used stimulus check to build a Little Free Library

All stories for May 5, 2022 »

Friday, May 6

• Spokane Association of Realtors executive officer Rob Higgins to retire, nationwide search underway for successor

• College graduations in Eastern Washington, North Idaho: What to know

• U.S. sanctions North Korean cryptocurrency mixing firm

• U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

• A Grip on Sports: When there is a big event on TV, inclement weather can be a good thing – at least for the viewer

All stories for May 6, 2022 »

Saturday, May 7

• Newlywed Bruce Springsteen partied in this Oregon house for sale

• What’s next? How the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to look over the next few months

• Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward hears about benefits of medical opioid addiction treatment at north Spokane clinic on Friday

• Supreme Court leak shakes trust in one more American pillar

• A Grip on Sports: No matter who wins today’s Derby, our weather-predicting skills have already been proven true

All stories for May 7, 2022 »

Sunday, May 8

• Motley Fool: Alpha-bet on this one

• Michelle Singletary: Now is a good time to buy this inflation-indexed savings bond

• Mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 5.27%, highest since 2009

• As women return to jobs, remote work could lock in gains

• In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

All stories for May 8, 2022 »

Monday, May 9

• 100 years ago in the Inland Northwest: Witness in string of Spokane bank robberies found dead in Oregon

• Wide learning gains: Teacher uses tech tools that measure real-time students’ skills, offset pandemic education loss

• Spokane Fire department, Red Cross install smoke alarms in high-fire-risk neighborhood

• Preparing for the next pandemic: Sacred Heart special pathogens unit resumes preparedness drills

• Getting There: Park, boat launch near Avista headquarters open for summer as motorists get new route

All stories for May 9, 2022 »

Tuesday, May 10

• Sony’s profit surges on healthy film, game, music growth

• Spokane County’s housing demand remained strong in April as median continues above $425,000

• Peloton headwinds stiffen as people break pandemic routines

• Man dies after house fire at West Central mobile home park Saturday

• Amazon fires 2 union organizers tied to first U.S. labor win

All stories for May 10, 2022 »

Wednesday, May 11

• Spokane County gives nonprofit $20,000 to help homeless people leave Spokane

• E-bikes are everywhere in Spokane as riders look for a fun assist

• As pandemic ends, state works to ensure coverage to those who might lose Medicaid

• ‘An evolution for us’: Spokane Falls Community College hires new dean of diversity, equity and inclusion

• CoinFlip expands cryptocurrency trading service to Washington state

All stories for May 11, 2022 »

Thursday, May 12

• Muslim detainees sue Spokane County Jail alleging refusal to serve halal meats for Ramadan

• Spokane cannabis retailer could owe as much as $300,000 in unpaid wages and overtime to employees

• Supported release, a Spokane County criminal justice reform proposal, turns a corner

• Washington records

• Specialized training: More Spokane ER nurses complete instruction on sexual assault exam kits and victim care

All stories for May 12, 2022 »

Friday, May 13

• Is inflation leading to smaller toilet paper rolls or less toothpaste in the tube?

• State Supreme Court upholds DUI standard for driving while high on marijuana

• Spokane Valley Fire Department asks voters to approve property tax levy boost to fund better emergency services, keep up with growing call load

• Women Helping Women gala event will celebrate group’s 30th year and the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• ‘It’s about fighting to save lives’: New Spokane fentanyl initiative aims to unite community to defeat epidemic

All stories for May 13, 2022 »

Saturday, May 14

• Idaho’s abortion trigger law would take effect 30 days after Roe v. Wade is overturned

• Mary McNamara: If men could get pregnant, abortion and baby formula would be free

• GOAT on the field, TV rookie Tom Brady will face these criticisms in booth

• COVID-19 case reporting changing in Inland Northwest

• Inland Northwest parents scramble as nationwide baby formula shortage empties store shelves

All stories for May 14, 2022 »

Sunday, May 15

• Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edge up to 5.3%

• MIchelle Singletary: Bitcoin’s plunge shows why it shouldn’t be in your 401(k)

• Motley Fool: A low price for Lowe’s

• We the People: Federalist Papers help courts understand the Constitution

• Kate Michelman: As a lifelong abortion rights activist, I am terrified of our society moving backward

All stories for May 15, 2022 »

Monday, May 16

• Backyard redos: Trends reveal residents here search for ideas to create relaxing spaces, less work

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Pachyderm prompts some panic ahead of Spokane circus appearance

• As overtime costs mount, some Spokane City Council members mull asking to rehire unvaccinated firefighters

• Getting There: Spokane County works out deal to acquire closed BNSF bridge near Airway Heights

• McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers

All stories for May 16, 2022 »

Tuesday, May 17

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Dynamite mishap nearly causes sewage flood in downtown.

• Spokane Valley deputy strives to help homeless people with basic needs so they can get long-term boost

• Abandoned North Regal Street warehouse damaged by fire faces demolition

• Doomsday the Cat mural graces Bloomsday route

• Musk: Doubt about spam accounts could scuttle Twitter deal

All stories for May 17, 2022 »

Wednesday, May 18

• No big surprises as filing week progesses rather sluggishly on second day

• Nature provides a solution to mental health

• Breaking rules: Why does this continue to happen?

• Creating a home for everyone

• Spokane Public Schools boundary changes: Monitor student performance; make adjustments

All stories for May 18, 2022 »

Thursday, May 19

• ‘Hamilton’ cast members give advice to youths pursuing the arts and their parents in Q&A hosted by Carl Maxey Center

• Facebook remains a dominant force for businesses a decade after huge IPO

• Spokane County won’t put property tax on August ballot for Avista Stadium upgrades

• Spokane-based homebuying offer platform Doorsey expands into Nashville market

• Eastern Washington University partners with No-Li Brewhouse to launch craft beer certificate program

All stories for May 19, 2022 »

Friday, May 20

• Three new Spokane County commissioner candidates highlight penultimate day of filing week

• The Spokane Lilac Festival’s armed forces torchlight parade is back with ‘Our Town’ theme

• Don Kardong Bridge near Gonzaga University to close next week for major repair project largely paid for with COVID-19 relief funds

• 25-foot flames burn north Spokane Home Depot’s home and garden aisle

• Gonzaga Prep’s Alex Cooke, Mead’s Taylor Mularski win Spokane Area tournament titles

All stories for May 20, 2022 »

Saturday, May 21

• Commentary: Leave abortion law to the states? Just look at the Fugitive Slave Act to see how that will go

• Margaret Sullivan: It’s time for local journalists to reckon with the racism we overlooked

• North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress

• Poles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says

• COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?

All stories for May 21, 2022 »

Sunday, May 22

• 5 top mistakes to avoid during a market selloff

• Motley Fool: An entertaining investment

• Federal student loan interest rates will increase for the 2022-23 academic year

• Michelle Singletary: Six signs crypto investment is a classic Ponzi scheme

• Diesel’s 100% surge and scarcity deny farmers their ‘lifeblood’

All stories for May 22, 2022 »

Monday, May 23

• 100 years ago in Spokane: More twists and turns in Maurice P. Codd murder trial

• ‘Help the children’: Daybreak Youth Services fills gaps in teens’ mental health needs and substance use treatment

• Getting There: Spokane is taking a longer-term approach to neighborhood traffic safety

• Part of Okanogan County wildlife area closes to protect first endangered sandhill cranes to nest in the Methow Valley

• Drive-by shooting in Emerson-Garfield may have been revenge for killing of gang member

All stories for May 23, 2022 »

Tuesday, May 24

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Four men arrested in string of Spokane burglaries

• 17 challengers file to run against Murray for U.S. Senate seat

• Spokane Valley wants to create an expanded Balfour Park, but city can’t really find anyone to build it

• Artistic touches added to North-South Freeway as it extends through neighborhoods

• Spokane City Council adopts ordinance to ban watering lawns during peak hours in summer, fall; Woodward disapproves

All stories for May 24, 2022 »

Wednesday, May 25

• Poll: High court approval drops after abortion opinion leak

• Rose & Blossom owner purchases former Clover restaurant space

• ‘Dunkin the Jersey Mouse’: Leslie Woodfill’s mouse tale comes alive during trip

• Pfizer to offer low-cost medicines, vaccines to poor nations

• State golf: Mead’s Taylor Mularski, Panthers’ boys fall short in 3A title chase

All stories for May 25, 2022 »

Thursday, May 26

• Eight candidates vying for Washington secretary of state

• CrossFitters to honor fallen heroes with ‘gnarly’ Murph workout

• Washington records

• In the driver’s seat: Total Artificial Heart recipient receives two donated organs

• Downtown Spokane parking meters get upgrades with new dual-space devices

All stories for May 26, 2022 »

Friday, May 27

• Spokane Schools working a deal for free STA bus rides for high school students

• Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer

• Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-90 near Liberty Lake

• Key inflation gauge slowed to still-high 6.3% over past year

• Biden renews Chevron license to bypass Venezuela sanctions

All stories for May 27, 2022 »

Saturday, May 28

• Commentary: I didn’t plan to feed my baby formula — but I’m so glad I did

• Prevention techniques, treatment helping keep COVID-19 numbers down statewide

• At Whitman Elementary, kindergartners get ready to roll with no pedals thanks to balance-centered new bike program

• COVID-19 cases continue steady climb in area schools

• A Grip on Sports: Thanks to the roof, we never lose an M’s home game to rain but that’s not true everywhere

All stories for May 28, 2022 »

Sunday, May 29

• Why a cash-out refinance can still be a good idea, even as rates rise

• Michelle Singletary:

• BBB Great West + Pacific seeks Torch Awards nominations

• Motley Fool: A mighty river Indeed

• Spokesman-Review staff earn top regional journalism awards

All stories for May 29, 2022 »

Monday, May 30

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Teen is safe after tumbling into Spokane River following brush with train

• In the swim: Program aims to help more kids make a splash toward lessons and water recreation

• Getting There: Tekoa Trestle opens to nonmotorized use with help of trail advocates

• APIC Spokane hosts closing ceremony for ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ exhibition

• Years of domestic violence allegations prompt personal injury lawsuit against Mark Rypien

All stories for May 30, 2022 »

Tuesday, May 31

• 100 years ago in Spokane: Suspected perjurer in Codd trial turns self in to authorities

• ArtFest is back at the MAC – and in person – this weekend

• Mike Lopez started his EMS career in the Inland Northwest at 19. He retired this month after nearly 50 years

• Surviving Spokane 101: SCC’s English as a second language classes see enrollment spike with Ukrainian, Afghani refugees

• Memories of Spokane’s first business incubator, 2nd City, live on through exhibit 50 years after it opened

All stories for May 31, 2022 »