In 2006, Spokane’s Spokesman-Review produced an important series of articles and video shorts about the Spokane River. Led by Editor Rebecca Nappi and videojournalist Colin Mulvaney, individuals passionate about the river were interviewed and videotaped, sharing stories from multiple viewpoints. Here’s a link to the transcript of the interview with Friends of the Falls’ Steve Faust and Rick Hastings.

River Dialogues transcript (196 Kb, Acrobat® file)

Spokane’s Spokesman-Review videojournalist Colin Mulvaney’s work covers the gamut of life in the region, including stories keyed to the river and its history. Here’s a link to a video slideshow posted in September of 2005 about archaeological work then underway near the confluence of Hangman Creek and the Spokane, entitled “Uncovering History.”

Uncovering History (Quicktime®, Macromedia Flash® required)

The link below downloads a copy of an May 29, 2005 Spokesman-Review article entitled “Making waves: Group pushing whitewater park wants to follow the successful formula other cities have used,” covering the initiation of design work for the proposed Spokane whitewater park. By Alison Boggs, Staff Reporter.

Making waves article (84 Kb, Acrobat® file)

The link below downloads a copy of a January 16, 2004 editorial column entitled “Gorge Park could boost economy”, supporting work necessary to realize the Olmsted Brothers’ plan, especially in light of recent successes downtown and upstream at the University District. Submitted by the Editorial Board of the Spokesman-Review

SR Editorial (69 Kb, Acrobat® file)