Spokane County reverses course, approving four-month data center pause
After public criticism, county commissioners unanimously approve a short moratorium on data center development.
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County Commission wants to create zoning for data centers as constituents ask for a moratorium
Plus, Spokane City Council moves to address emergent needs for wildfire recovery
The Spokane Complex Fires
A look at the Spokane Complex Fires through RANGE's reporting
Last week, the Spokesman-Review benched its top editor. Now, its union has voted no confidence
For a decade, Rob Curley has told Spokane he knows how to save journalism. After last Friday, it’s unclear if he can save his job.
A detox team from California flew in to try to treat ailing Spokane firefighters
Firefighters are receiving injections, nebulizations and acupuncture — but do they work?
As evacuation zones shrink, some have already spent thousands seeking shelter
Families displaced by the Spokane Complex fires describe a scramble for hotels and Airbnbs.
County Commissioners to address taxes, fees and repair grants for fire victims
CIVICS: Plus, a new land use map just dropped.
Tragedy vultures
From chem trails to data centers, conspiracy theories are distracting from the real stakes of what’s happening in our community.
Alleged Spokane arsonist Farinacci’s bond upped to $2 million, four more counts added
On Thursday, a Spokane County judge found probable cause to add counts to the arson charge for fires since July 2025, given new information.
Spokane area homeowners could lose insurance, adding insult to injury
A state emergency order has offered temporary relief, but data after past wildfires shows problems may follow — whether or not a home actually burns.