Scott A. Leadingham
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Scott A. Leadingham
@scottleadingham.bsky.social
Writing about First Amendment/press/speech/religion issues. Public media type, news person, proud Washingtonian, Eagle Scout, long-suffering Mariners fan. #SpokaneDoesntSuck
A good reminder why I'm cautious about applying the PNW label. Spokane is solidly Inland NW (or, uh, "Empire" if you're of a certain age), and we'd do well to lean into that more.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I wonder how much of this can be attributed to that specific district (and its socio-economic demographics). It wasn't long ago that D1 had both the most progressive and conservative members of council representing it. And if Dixit wins, that could be the case again.
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Reminds of the old "all politics is local" line (which is no longer true) in the inverse: With no local media, all news is national.
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Gosh, the modern version of local newspaper wars is some wild stuff! I miss the good ol' days of inventing wars to sell copies!
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It does seem curious - nay, superhuman - to have that kind of output. This byline suggests the person is a real KHQ "Nonstop Local News Producer"
I think a call to KHQ to find out if this person exists would make for some informative RANGE, uh...content! 😀
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/m...
Montana launches re-entry program for former inmates
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced a new state program to help formerly incarcerated Montanans with behavioral health needs as they return to their communities.
www.fairfieldsuntimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Guess 2: This person listed on the bylines works for BLOX (most likely as a freelancer/contractor) and their work (er, CONTENT!) gets distributed throughout the network of local media sites that subscribe:
www.bloxdigital.com/products_ser...
BLOX Digital Content Exchange Network
www.bloxdigital.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My guess: Connected via BLOX Digital Content Exchange. The common source connected to KHQ/Cowles.
-KHQ Spokane has agreement to produce newscasts (TV + digital) for Fox 28/KAYU Spokane
-KTMF in Missoula/Great Falls is owned by Cowles, shares newscast staff + digital with KHQ.
All run BLOX "CONTENT"
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM