Walking Tour App For Browne's Addition

Submitted by Brian Neale, Producer

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 11:56am

Browne's Addition, a little west of downtown Spokane, is a rich deposit of the city's history. Many of the homes date to the late 1800's and now the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has an app for a self guided walking tour.

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Salvation Army Still Has Free Swim Passes Available

Submitted by Colleen O'Brien, Weekend Anchor / Reporter

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 7:09am

Salvation Army Still Has Free Swim Passes Available

The Salvation Army has free season swim passes left to give out to low income families today.

In two days, 500 passes were handed out and they still have a couple hundred left.

Any child who qualifies for free or reduced lunches qualifies for a free swim pass.

Salvation Army volunteers will be handing out the passes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they run out at their headquarters today. It's located at 222 East Indiana Avenue.

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Spokane Schools Won't Increase Elementary Class Sizes

Submitted by Rob Kauder, Internet Content Manager | KXLY.com

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 12:02pm

The school board for Spokane Public Schools decided Tuesday night not to increase elementary class sizes and to recall a number of teachers who were facing layoffs.

During its work session, the district determined it would keep class sizes at current levels. Earlier, a proposal to increase class sizes met with sharp criticism from parents. The district had been considering increasing class sizes by three students in grades K-12 in a move that could potentially save up to $5 Million.

The district is still discussing increasing class sizes at the middle and high school levels.

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Movie Shot at Eastern State Hospital Released On Demand Today

Submitted by Melissa Luck, Executive News Producer

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 8:24am

A horror movie shot at Eastern State Hospital last year premieres on demand today. "The Ward" was directed by "Halloween" director John Carpenter will also show up in some theaters early next month.

IMDB describes the movie as "a thriller centered on an institutionalized young woman who becomes terrorized by a ghost." The set for the movie was constructed on Eastern State Hospital land and the movie was shot over a period of 30 days. North-by-Northwest production company estimates shooting the movie brought $4 million into the local economy. It features big Hollywood names like Amber Heard, alongside dozens of Spokane-area extras and other talent.

The film debuts on demand one month ahead of its limited theatrical release.

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Northeast Youth Center Needs Your Help

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 6:17pm

The Northeast Spokane Youth Center says it's just buying time, hoping it's landlord will let the Center slide as it works to raise enough money to buy the building.

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Class On Interpreting Your Dog's Behavior

Submitted by Jeff Humphrey, Reporter

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 5:27pm

Class On Interpreting Your Dog's Behavior

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? How he feels about other dogs he meets? Now you have a chance to interpret your dog's behavior. On Wednesday June 8th, REI is hosting a canine communication and dog park etiquette safety class.

Certified professional dog trainer Carol Byrnes, owner of Diamonds in the Ruff, is teaching a class on how to read your favorite Rover.

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 4:23pm

Follow the Yellow Brick Road all the way to Schuler Performing Arts Center in Boswell Hall for the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre's Wizard of Oz. The wicked witch is played by Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon plays the Wizard. The show is sure to entertain young and old alike as again Dorothy leaves Kansas and winds up in the magical land of OZ. Come see the flying monkeys and travel with Dorothy and Toto as they dance and sing along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City with her three companions; the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow. Ticke

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