Lisa Leinberger
SPR ReporterLisa Leinberger is a Spokane native who has attended Ferris High School and Eastern Washington University. She is a former communications professional and newspaper reporter who worked for the Spokesman-Review. She’s proud to call Spokane home and spends a lot of her free time outdoors. She’s excited to be part of the Spokane Public Radio team as a reporter.
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Plus, Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove asks the state to fully fund wildfire prevention and there’s a new trail near Mirabeau Point Park. -
Plus, We have a look at how some Democrat candidates in Spokane County are excited about the results–even though they are still behind. -
Plus, with Election Day so close, Governor Bob Ferguson is urging voters to use the ballot box instead of the mailbox, and Spokane County poll workers have already started counting ballots. -
Plus, how Washington state will now be tracking the number of people accessing crisis services, and a look at the candidates in the race for Spokane County Clerk. -
Plus, important voting deadlines, the Central Valley School District levy, and the recent Bend, Oregon shooter's connection with extremist groups. -
Plus, a new WSU study on AI in the workplace. And why Northwest emergency management officials are happy with the results of a national earthquake-related exercise last week. -
Plus, several neighborhoods across Spokane are nominated for a program that local and Washington state leaders say will bring new housing and business to the region. A report from a student dental clinic in Lewiston—which can cost a fraction of the normal price. There’s a new University of Washington report on Washington Department of Licensing data used in immigration arrests. -
Plus, Senator Patty Murray convened state leaders for an AI roundtable. And a Seattle science organization joins three Spokane groups to help biotech researchers develop products and companies. -
Plus, Spokane County residents still rank homelessness and public safety as central concerns. And a proposed Washington state bill would ban transgender athletes from girls’ high school sports. New polling suggests it could pass in November. -
Plus, Spokane County residents still rank homelessness and public safety as central concerns. And a proposed Washington state bill would ban transgender athletes from girls’ high school sports. New polling suggests it could pass in November.
