Have you ever gazed up into the sky and were delighted when you realized how it was such a clear and beautiful night to stargaze […]
Public Camping: Banned
On October 27th, just eight days before Election Day, Spokane City Council unanimously passed the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance, giving Spokane Police officers discretion to offer services or citations to suspects found camping on or obstructing public property. During an interview, Spokane Chief of Police Kevin Hall discussed how the new ordinance changes officers’ standard procedures and, primarily, their discretion to issue disciplinary measures to violators. “With the previous ordinance, we had zero treatment engagements,”said Hall. “Since this ordinance came into effect…It’s been 10 days, we’ve had 34 successful engagements. I think that’s because they realize the expectations have changed.” While community members debate the policy’s effectiveness, Hall argues that enforcement must be measured against its human impact. “Most…
Cultivating Plant Community
Hands-on learning meets beauty at Spokane Community College’s plant shop:…
A Tribute to the Native Collective
The Spokane Tribe community has been struggling to cope with…
From Degree to Studio
Jenn Marquis’s “kodak,” a term photographers use to describe their…
Our lives will never be the same
COVID-19 has impacted 50,558,200 people as of Nov. 10, according…
SFCC considers four-year programs
SFCC’s president and faculty are exploring the possibility of adding…
SFCC Construction continues
Construction on the Spokane Falls Community College campus is expected to be complete in the fall of 2023. The new building will house facilities for […]
Fun Dates in Spokane at a low cost
Ever think “I don’t know where to go out tonight for dinner” or “wish I could go do something fun today” but you might be […]
Live music back in the Lilac City spring 2022
Covid has been a frustrating time for musicians and venue owners. Thanks to the help of the CDC as well as the public volunteering for […]