This day in history: Rape cases were on the increase. Governor approved rebuilding Walla Walla prison after fire From 1976: Spokane police were warning of an alarming increase in the number of rapes over the past two months. A total of 15 rapes had been r... See more
This day in history: What is porn? The Spokane City Council wanted to know. Walla Walla prison fire started by inmates From 1976: The Spokane City Council’s “war on porno” was stymied by one difficult question: “Just what is ‘hard-core pornography?’ ” “It... See more
This day in history: Walla Walla prison burned. Nun taught yoga at Our Lady of Lourdes From 1976: Sister Paul Crownover, of the Sisters of Providence, was teaching an innovative class: “Christian yoga.” Some people were asking her: Did the pope know she w... See more
This day in history: Cheney man accused of poisoning dogs with cyanide rolled in lard. Man was accused of assault at Spokane Coliseum rock concert From 1976: A 19-year-old man was charged with second-degree assault after he was accused of striking a conce... See more
This day in history: Spokane milling company used pigeons, not airmail for fast delivery to Portland. Crash that killed congressional candidate was under investigation From 1976: Federal investigators were attempting to clarify what happened in the minute... See more
