Latest / Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!
Spokane's HMO Dreams and Crime Spree | Spokane News
In 1976, Spokane dared to reimagine healthcare with a bold new HMO—promising prevention over treatment and even eyeing a million-dollar federal grant. But local doctors fiercely resisted, calling the plan unnecessary and ill-conceived. Then, fast forward to 1926: Margie Eckstrom exposed a two-man crime spree that spanned Sandpoint to Spokane—and beyond, hitting Montana and Wisconsin with nearly 500 stolen items. She claimed she tried to stop them, but they ignored her pleas. From health innovation to high-stakes heists—Spokane’s past is packed with wild, contrasting chapters. Listen in…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.