Spokesman
Jim Leighty and Pui-Yan Lam: Freedom of speech is the American dream
We are disappointed at Judge Rebecca Pennell’s April 14 denial of the motion to dismiss the charges against Justice Forral, Bajun Mavalwalla II and Jac Archer, three out of the…
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Editorial
Spokane’s BIPOC Actors Demand Sanctuary: Civic Theatre Open Forum
In March 2026, the Spokane Civic Theatre faced public backlash after releasing the cast announcement for their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The backlash came from the decision…
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SCAR
What happened to expanding the Office of Police Ombudsman’s limited investigative abilities?
On June 29, 2023, Spokane City Council passed an agreement limiting the Office of Police Ombudsman's independence, requiring chief-approved investigations. This move contradicts the voters' demand for thorough, independent oversight…
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Why not try real solutions?
Spokane could just decide to love its community more. Everyone wants less crime, but leaning on police to do all the work just creates more prisoners. We need to actually…
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