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Ranch, Politics, and Population Surges | Spokane News
In 1926, Rose Laberee snagged a stunning 360-acre riverfront ranch on the Little Spokane River—complete with a private trout lake and the prized Porter herd of Jersey cattle—setting the stage for a legacy of agricultural excellence. Meanwhile, Spokane’s political scene roiled as labor leader Andrew Jackson Fabian challenged incumbent auditor Elmer Barlett over unethical fundraising demands. Fast forward to 1976: Coeur d’Alene was exploding, fueled by WWII veterans, Interstate 90, and rising college enrollment, setting the stage for its eventual boom to over 54,000 residents. Listen in…
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