Steve Jackson
News ReporterSteve was part of the Spokane Public Radio family for many years before he came on air in 1999. His wife, Laurie, produced Radio Ethiopia in the late 1980s through the '90s, and Steve used to “lurk in the shadowy world” of Weekend SPR. Steve has done various on air shifts at the station, including nearly 15 years as the local Morning Edition host. Currently, he is the voice of local weather and news during All Things Considerd, writing, editing, producing and/or delivering newscasts and features for both KPBX and KSFC. Aside from SPR, Steve ,who lives in the country, enjoys gardening, chickens, playing and listening to music, astronomy, photography, sports cars and camping.
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Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner is offering a possible solution to financing for preserving some desirable property in south Spokane.The…
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Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking people to temporarily take down their bird feeders because of a salmonella outbreak.Fish and…
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Washington's Covid vaccinations are getting back on track after harsh winter weather nationwide slowed down shipments last week.Many scheduled…
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Washington state health officials say they are working to make sure distribution of the Covid vaccine is equitable. That means it’s distributed in the…
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Washington’s Senate Ways and Means Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would put in place more rules dealing with landlords and tenants…
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Washington state health officials say nearly one million residents have received at least one of the Covid 19 vaccinations in the state. That's a major…
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The Washington Senate is considering a proposal that would protect election workers from harassment. The bill was prompted by threats reported nationwide,…
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Vaccinations against the coronavirus are on track to begin at the Spokane Arena Wednesday morning.The Community Health Association of Spokane, or CHAS, is…
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A Washington legislative committee heard testimony Wednesday on a bill that would allow businesses shuttered by the pandemic to partially reopen.??More…
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Although it hasn't snowed much in recent weeks at lower elevations, the snowpack in the mountains seems to be pretty close to normal this year.??The…