Paige Browning

Law Enforcement Ready for Spokane's Bloomsday

Paige Browning — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:04:53 +0000

Law enforcement officials say they have increased the level of security for this year’s Bloomsday race in Spokane. More than 50,000 people participate in the 12-K run. Paige Browning reports.

Washingtonians Disappointed By Negative Political Ads

Paige Browning — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:52:51 +0000

Washington voters find it hard to determine if political campaign ads are accurate, according to a survey by the AARP of Washington. Paige Browning reports, the organization hosted an event in Spokane Thursday to share the results and educate their members.

Spokane City Council Approves Zehm Death Settlement

Paige Browning — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:28:15 +0000

The Spokane City Council Monday night voted unanimously to approve a $1.67 million settlement between Otto Zehm’s family and the city. Paige Browning reports.

Fire Outlook Just A Flicker In Northwest

Paige Browning — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:03:29 +0000

Agriculture officials say fire season looks mild this year for Washington and Idaho, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking a backseat on preparedness.

Archbishop Tutu’s Address At Gonzaga Focuses On Human Equality

Paige Browning — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:53:51 +0000

At Gonzaga University’s commencement, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mixed humor with a serious message to the graduating class.

Cantwell Hopes Senate Republicans Will Vote To Continue Export-Import Bank

Paige Browning — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:40:00 +0000

On Monday the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Export-Import Bank bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House last week. In a trip to Spokane on Friday, Senator Maria Cantwell said the bank helps fund international trade out of states like Washington. She says the bank’s authorization expires at the end of the month.

Cantwell Says Grant Would Give Needed Boost For North Spokane Corridor

Paige Browning — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:44:26 +0000

Senator Maria Cantwell and Spokane’s Mayor Condon implore the U.S. Department of Transportation to offer a grant for the North Spokane Corridor.

US Senator Cantwell says the corridor is the missing link in the Eastern Washington transportation system.

“In fact the North Spokane Corridor is my top project priority and so that’s why we are here today, to say that we want to see this funding.”

Wash. State Liquor Board Holds Final Hearing On Sales Curfew

Paige Browning — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:08:50 +0000

SPOKANE -- The state liquor board visits Spokane Monday for a hearing about the hours of alcohol sales. SPR’s Paige Browning tells us some think 2:00 am is too early to shut off the taps.

Researcher Receives Funds to Study Why Humans Sleep

Paige Browning — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:21:36 +0000

A scientist at Spokane’s Riverpoint campus has received a large grant to study one question: why do humans sleep?

Former Colombian Hostage To Share Her Story In Spokane

Paige Browning — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:12:59 +0000

SPOKANE -- A former hostage to the Colombian guerrilla army will tell her story in Spokane on Wednesday. Ingrid Betancourt ran for the Colombian presidential seat in 2002. Her run came to a quick end when the FARC guerilla army captured her, and held her for more than six years in the jungle. Paige Browning has more on the activist’s only public appearance in the U.S. this year.