Zoning overhaul for childcare: Mayor Brown’s proposal scraps Spokane’s costly permit hurdle so daycare centers can open in every neighborhood, aiming to ease the city’s care crunch — find out what it means for families.
Medical ASL course debuts at WSU: This fall, a new 1-credit online class equips future providers with 200+ medical signs, interpreter collaboration skills, ADA know-how, and Deaf culture insights — learn what it offers.
Maddie’s Corner Cafe debuts: Zozo’s Sandwich House owner Jenn Hesseltine opened Maddie’s Corner Cafe on June 25 in the former Dolly’s Cafe spot, serving chicken fried steak smothered in scratch sausage gravy, eggs Benedict, breakfast burritos and house-made maple butter syrup in its cozy 47-seat diner — check out the menu.
Spokane’s fiery flow community: Burn Works transforms fire from foe to art with workshops, themed shows and open fire jams in East Spokane — find out how you can spark your flow.
Spokane Sproules top nationals: The Sproule teens raced at the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke—14-year-old Isaac claimed the Stars and Stripes Jersey on July 18, while Ellen and Aaron placed 12th and 19th, powered by farm-honed discipline and community coaching — find out what fuels their success.
Other Spokane headlines this week
- Spokane astronaut Anne McClain returns from orbit
- Spokane author’s meditations spawned his children’s books
- Franklin students revamp Lincoln Park picnic shelter
- Low-income Spokane riders will pay just $1
- South Hill gets $32 million apartment project
- Lumberjill Erin LaVoie heads to Timbersports Championship
