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Charter Changes on the Ballot in August

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 11:38am

When was the last time council members Corker, McLaughlin, Rush and Snyder constituted a majority on a 4-3 vote? Probably never. They did last night in regards to changing language in the Parks Department's condemnation powers. This is just one of the charter changes be worked on by the council. You'll be able to vote on these changes on the August primary ballot. Councilman Jon Snyder recounts last night's city council meeting in his Tuesday morning recap.

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Park Bench Cafe Opens for the Season Friday!

Submitted by Melissa Luck, Executive News Producer
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 11:23am
Park Bench Cafe Opens for the Season Friday!

Grab your wallet, your dog and your appetite! One of my favorite Spokane traditions opens for the season Friday with a full schedule of live music planned for the summer.

The Park Bench Cafe in Manito Park will operate first on limited hours (9am - 3pm) and will expand to full summer hours in mid-June.

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Spokane To Particpate In International Ride Of Silence

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 10:46am
Spokane To Particpate In International Ride Of Silence

Spokane cyclists will be riding in silence this Wednesday evening.  The Ride of Silence, which is held in cities across the world to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roads, occurs every year on the third Wednesday in May. 

Participants are asked to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride.  The 3.4 mile ride begins at 6pm at the corner of Riverside and Howard.  With no sponsors or registration fees, organizers hope people will be encouraged to come out and support their message of sharing public roadways

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Delta Gamma Garden Fair

Submitted by Jerry Swanson, News Photojournalist
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 10:32am
Delta Gamma Garden Fair

The Annual Delta Gamma Garden Fair and Plant Sale is Thursday May 19th at Liberty Park Florist  from 9am to 5:30pm.  This sale benefits Lilac Services for the Blind and our Service for Sight Projects.  The weathercast for Thursday is Sunny with partial clouds but no rain.  Liberty Park Florist is located at 8th and Perry and has been a family business since 1928.   

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Spokane Indians, Banner Bank, and High School Grads

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 7:26pm
Spokane Indians, Banner Bank, and High School Grads

In a state, where the cost of higher education is on the rise and tuition seems an almost impossible feat, five local kids have a reason to celebrate tonight.

Banner Bank and the Spokane Indians have granted five deserving high school seniors with college scholarships.

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Local High School Students Win Scholarships

Submitted by David Lee, KXLY Creative Services Director
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 7:19pm
Local High School Students Win Scholarships

Five local high school students won scholarships from Banner Bank and the Spokane Indians.  Each of the five students received a $500 scholarship to use towards their college tuition.  The scholarship-winning students are:  Victoria Karschney (Joel E.

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Final Visual Arts Symposium

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 12:49pm
Final Visual Arts Symposium
Saranac Art Projects is hosting a discussion of the state of the Spokane art scene this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. The symposium will feature four panelists focused on how to create a more engaged arts audience. Saranac is a non-profit cooperative of artists representing the diversity of the Inland Northwest. Saranac's blog has this recap of a previous panel discussion on the state of art in Spokane:

"The first State of the Visual Arts Symposium created an open forum for discussing things happening in our community theorizing what the future might hold.

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