Follow Ben Tobin @coldwetdays.bsky.social for excellent PNW street photography- often from early morning walks in #Spokane, but also from “war-torn” #Portland

I went on a bike ride with a bunch of other cyclists in #Spokane on Sunday - #Spokanerides ! What a great way to foster community!

A simple way to improve American downtowns: Make one-way arterials bidirectional.

Doing so will improve safety, boost retail sales, and attract pedestrians.

Me, in Bloomberg 🧵

Let’s do it.

#LetsGoSpo
#SpokaneVelocityFC
Up by 2 against Union Omaha!
#WelcomeToTheEdge
#UpTheFalls

The indomitable @mayorspokane.bsky.social has unveiled a new proposal to unleash abundant, high-quality childcare across Spokane.

I just learned that several community leaders were detained this morning by federal agents apparently for their roles in the June 11 demonstration at the ICE facility.

I’m outraged.

It Isn’t Freedom if It’s Not for Everyone www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/o...

This is a lie. We all saw the video. The Senator clearly identified himself, and he did not "lunge" toward anyone.
 
If these miserable propagandists will lie to you about roughing up a U.S. Senator in a room full of reporters, what won't they lie to you about?

Headed to the Division Street Bus Rapid roundtable to talk about the future of the Division Street Corridor! The BRT will enhance access, reduce congestion, and speed up travel for everyone! #BRT @spokanecity.org @east.wsdot.wa.gov

As an elected official, I still post on the app formerly known as Twitter. Having some fun with it!

Happy Pride Month, Spokane! We are proud to fly the pride flag here at City Hall and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA2S+ community because in Spokane, we all belong. 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth @spokanecity.org

#UptheVilla !!

Is there a more YIMBY city in (blue) America?

In Spokane, Proposition 1 is passing comfortably.

Yes - 45,018 (58.1%)
No - 32,501 (41.9%)

This hands a big victory to Mayor Lisa Brown, as this was a cornerstone of her balanced budget proposal for next year.