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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

why isn’t @khqlocalnews.bsky.social airing SNL? It’s 8:39 pm and all we’ve been seeing are promos for KHQ on loop.

Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

9 years ago today, my buddy Craig Johnson was shot by Bonner County Sniper Shawn Deem, killing him. Since that day I have advocated for police accountability. This past week I was appointed to the Spokane Office of Police Ombudsman Commission. Today I enjoyed my annual cigar in Craig’s memory.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It happens. Brush it off and apply again. But go solo. You got this!

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today is September 25th. It is 11:09 am. In less than 24 hour it will be the moment that my buddy, Craig Johnson will be shot in the back twice and killed by the Bonner County Sheriff’s department 9 years ago. A lot has happened since then. I wish I could go back in time and warn him.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I uh… well… we are a bit hairy, but to call us animals???

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SometimesPDX @sometimespdx.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Oregon Gathering of the Eagles is happening this month, Sept 18-19. The keynote speaker is Tina Peters who was convicted of criminal election tampering when she tried to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump tried to pardon her but couldn't with the state conviction.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This needs to be done on a broader scale. I hope it is successful!

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At today’s Spokane County Commissioners meeting, the SCSO asked for $80,564.22 for 72 ballistic vests. Documentation provided simply states that the sheriff had a need. No explanation as to why the sheriff needs these vests was provided. The commissioners approved the request.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This video seems to be a more realistic view of the Spokane Skywalk System. youtube.com/shorts/NdyWy...

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Spokane Storytime pt. 33 - The Skywalks

YouTube video by Spokane Storytime

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This video is a positive view of the skywalk system in Spokane. The reviewer doesn’t get into the permanently locked skywalks or the ones that are used as a private entrance to buildings. I feel each skywalk should have a map at each end with posted hours of operation. youtu.be/Iiq7fc-AQMU?...

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Spokane Washington's Interesting Skywalk System

YouTube video by Russell Webster

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This vigil is happening today at the Federal Courthouse in Spokane.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In 2017, Bonner County Deputies murdered Mayfield Four guitarist Craig Johnson on his own property.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Tonight feels like a fall evening. ❤️🍁

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Spokane County Commissioners limited public comment for public comment regarding their opposition to data centers. Then they allowed Commission French to pontificate at great length about the greatness of data centers.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I recently learned that Apocalypse Now was an adaptation of Heart of Darkness.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Does this mean they can be locked up for dealing in stolen land? They were fully aware of it, evidently.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I had too much confidence in my bird book. 🤣

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m new to this. But lately, I’ve enjoyed bird watching. I’m not very good at identifying yet. But eventually I hope to be. 😬

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

According multiple experts on Reddit, juvenile American Robin.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This young bird is in my yard. It’s not a robin. It looks like it could be a Peregrine Falcon. Do any of you bird experts know what it may be. #Birds

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Trying to find my way to a ground-floor exit in the Crescent Building was surprisingly challenging. Downtown infrastructure should be accessible, predictable, and safe. Locked doors and dead ends shouldn’t be part of the experience.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

And this isn’t just an inconvenience. It becomes a safety concern. If you’re directing people through a building and skywalk system, there needs to be a clear, accessible way out.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

So I walked a couple of blocks, entered another building, and eventually found myself in a dead building at a dead end, with the doors locked. Seriously, either lock all the doors or open them.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Middle of the afternoon, I’m walking from River Park Square in Spokane. There’s a skywalk system that’s supposed to make getting around downtown easier. Except, once again, the skywalk was locked.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I’d also like to point out that when Nowels’ own deputies beat or kill innocent people, Nowels never gives out this much detail on an investigation, especially so fast. Our society is eager to throw away the judicial process when it feeds their emotions.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Pretty thin evidence for Nowels to be claiming they caught the arsonist. They refer to him as a suspect but make it sound like he was already tried. Maybe he did it. Maybe he didn’t. But the comments on social media already convicted him and are calling for execution. Feels irresponsible of Nowels.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 03/08/2026

The Spokane community is really stepping up to look after our friends and neighbors during these devastating fires. Here are just some of the resources available to help. Please share this information with anyone who might need it.

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Not just shelter: Where to get free childcare, meals, showers and more as wildfires ravage Spokane

Many agencies and groups are offering free help for people affected by the wildfires raging throughout the Spokane area.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

These fires have been devastating. Glad the kiddo has your support and love.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thank you to all the fire crews, law enforcement, medical staff, contract crews and everyone else that has been working these fires. We appreciate you! This was yesterday by the Downriver Golf Course.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

But in my head, this is what I see. And yes… I hear the music.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This has been my view this weekend in Leavenworth, WA.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

While out on a stroll today I ran into Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth. I asked if I could take their picture. They stood next to each other and put their arms around their waists like they weee snuggling.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Colorado prosecutors decide to charge ICE security contractor with murder in the second degree and assault for murdering a protester outside the ICE concentration camp in Aurora, CO. Apparently he thought as an ICE agent, he had a license to kill. Does Markwayne have anything to say about this?

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Employee of Aurora ICE Processing Center arrested, accused of shooting Colorado protester

An employee of a group that operates an ICE detainment center in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested after police said he shot and wounded a woman who was taking part in a protest.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

What is sad is that this seems pretty obviously to be a mental health issue and it is not being addressed at all. This is a failure of our society and our government. It is also a failure of @StarsandStrips.bsky.social for not addressing it. I feel bad for this young soldier. Meanwhile, Trump…

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We are enjoying a weekend in Leavenworth for my amazing wife’s birthday. Drove up to Lake Wenatchee. Did some hiking. We are lucky that we seem to be in a smokeless area. The kids told us Spokane is socked in. Tomorrow we paddle the Wenatchee River.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thank you!❤️ You are amazing.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Every time I think Idaho couldn’t get more hateful, Post Falls says, “HOLD MY BEER!” Remember, it was the Post Falls American Legion that proudly displayed the confederate flag, and I’m guess they still do. www.spokesman.com/stories/2023...

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Confederate flag removed from Post Falls American Legion after visiting veteran complains

The American Legion displayed the flag in the banquet room for the past 20 years along with about 50 others, according to a spokesman for the Post Falls location.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I was just looking for info on their possible reunion and was shocked to find out they were formed in Portland. I had always thought they were a Spokane band.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Whoa! That would be cool! I wonder if they all still live here locally?

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This is what it is like arguing with MAGA. 🤣

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Yikes! People like Victor Marx should easily be tossed to the side by the voting mass prior to the primaries, but here we are. For Marx to get this far, I have even less hope for society than before.

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Jim Leighty @jdleighty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Here is a cool video from some guy explaining it. He might know a thing or two. 😉 youtu.be/Zc9pp99cKRE

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The Leopard Slug

YouTube video by globalzoo

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