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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Patrons who plan to attend performances at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox will now be required to show proof of vaccination – or negative COVID-19…
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The Ford-Corkscrew fire that has burned 15,000 acres in Stevens County is now 14% contained.Stevens County Fire District 1 Chief Mike Bucy says a rough…
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It's a good time to enjoy the night sky. The annual Perseid meteor shower is ready to make an appearance. It looks to be one of the best shows in…
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People in northeast Washington are weighing in on a proposal to add new wilderness areas to the Colville National Forest. Some support the idea, others…
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Idaho Governor Brad Little made an appeal Tuesday to Idaho residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.His request comes during a dramatic…
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The hot temperatures this summer have promoted algae growth at some area lakes, and Idaho officials are warning people to try to avoid contact with…
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Spokane has received about half of the precipitation it normally receives by this time in the summer.Since January 1, the city has seen only 4.88" of…
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Coeur d'Alene water officials say the hot weather this summer has translated into much higher water usage by residents. They're hoping they can convince…
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A new Washington State University study finds one species of songbird was so impacted by wildfire that it delayed the period where the males molted into…
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You've probably heard the anecdotal evidence for years from sources as varied as school anti-drug programs to Cheech and Chong. Now, a WSU study seems to…