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Miracle Treat Day Is Coming... PLAN AHEAD!

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 1:22pm
Miracle Treat Day Is Coming... PLAN AHEAD!

Summer is HERE, time to treat yourself! What better way to cool off than a Blizzard Treat to help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals?!

On Thursday, August 11, communities all over the U.S. and Canada will make miracles for children during the 6th annual Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day.

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Councilman Snyder to Host August Council Connection

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 11:34am
Councilman Snyder to Host August Council Connection

The next edition of "Council Connection", Spokane City Council hosted CityCable 5 program, debuts Wednesday, August 3rd. The first half will feature an explanation of current Salish efforts in the area and feature teaching demonstrations from specialists, Elizabeth Johnspone and Aspen Smith from the Kalispel Language Nest. This month's edition is hosted by Councilman Jon Snyder. His inspiration for the topic was stemmed from Spokane's local minor league baseball team, the Spokane Indians.

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Shed Catches Fire Near Palouse Highway

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 7:10am
Shed Catches Fire Near Palouse Highway

Firefighters responded to a small fire in South Spokane early Tuesday morning.

A 25X25 ft. shed went up in flames on the 7300 block of South Palouse Highway, fire dispatch said.

Fire crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to the brush.

Investigators are still trying to determine the cause.

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2011 Catalyst Awards Nominations Now Open

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 9:35am
2011 Catalyst Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2011 Catalyst Awards. The Catalyst Awards recognize contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses that demonstrate the utilization of innovation and technology to bring economic growth and prosperity to the region. Award categories are:

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Fines Start Monday For New Photo Red Cameras

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, August 1st, 2011, 8:19am
Fines Start Monday For New Photo Red Cameras

The warning period is over for three new red light cameras in Spokane.

Thery are located downtown at Browne Street southbound at 2nd Avenue, Maple Street southbound at 2nd Avenue, and 2nd Avenue westbound at Walnut Street.

Spokane installed the photo red cameras about a month ago.  Drivers didn't face fines for the first 30 days, but starting Monday tickets will be issued.

Drivers who run red lights at those intersections will get $124 tickets by mail.

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Knitting Factory Spotlights Local Bands

Submitted by Tim Martin, Photojournalist
Sunday, July 31st, 2011, 3:33pm
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Alaska Adds Flights To Seattle, Boise

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Friday, July 29th, 2011, 5:03am
Alaska Adds Flights To Seattle, Boise

Alaska Airlines announced Thursday that it's adding two new daily flights from Spokane to Seattle and Boise.  The service begins daily starting January 8, 2012.

The announcement comes just days after Southwest Airlines announced it would discontinue its service between Spokane and Seattle starting in January.

Alaska Airlines representatives said they were excited to expand service in the Pacific Northwest.

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