Public Education

Spokane Public Schools faces major layoffs regardless of tax renewal

(The Center Square) – Facing budget pressure, Spokane Public Schools might cut 400 to 500 positions if voters reject the district’s educational programs and operations levy renewal in the… Read More

Public Education

Spokane-area schools reconsider how to spend money after voters turn down 5 costly bonds

(The Center Square) – Thirteen school districts in Spokane County saw 17 of 18 funding levies get approved by voters during Feb. 13 special elections. But five of… Read More

Government

Spokane lawmaker resurrects $86 million taxpayer-funded school lunch plan

(The Center Square) – A Spokane lawmaker is bringing back legislation to put school meals for every student attending public, charter, and state-tribal schools in Washington on the taxpayers’… Read More

Culture

Divided Spokane City Council censures mayor over appearance at worship event

(The Center Square) – A divided Spokane City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to censure Mayor Nadine Woodward for her brief on-stage appearance at a large Christian worship gathering… Read More