Latest / Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!
Spokane's Secret Underground River | Spokane News
In 1926, Spokane revolutionized its water supply with two new wells, boosting daily output to nearly 150 million gallons—enough to make city officials boast it was unmatched anywhere. The water, drawn from a mysterious underground river at a constant 48 degrees, baffled engineers who couldn’t trace its source or destination. Fast forward to 1976, and Riverfront Park hosted the Earthlife Festival and Farmers Market, inspired by Expo ’74’s Folklife Festival. While fresh produce flew off shelves, crafts stalls flopped—artisans more eager to hand out business cards than sell. Organizer George…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.