March 2026

Spokane County boaters and anyone planning time on the water can meet Washington’s mandatory safety education requirement through free Washington State boater education classes offered by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit. These in-person sessions cover state-approved boating safety, navigation rules and responsible vessel operation before the busy summer season begins. Under Washington law, […]

Cover photo courtesy of Doris Morrison Learning Center The Spokane River runs through the heart of our region, fed in large part by the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, a 365-square-mile, unconfined aquifer with an estimated 10 trillion gallons of water flowing through it. While the Spokane area is fortunate to have abundant water resources, challenges remain. Lower-than-average summer