News Archive

The city of Spokane’s water tank at 9th Avenue near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, pictured in 2017, was built in 1969. It’s one of several water storage facilities used in the city’s water system. (JESSE TINSLEY)   Mark Wiener vividly remembers the Great Portland Fluoride Battle of 2013. It wasn’t the kind of clash […]

I trust the knowledge and honest ‘urging’ of Spokane City Council to approve adding fluoride to our water by some dentists. That said, I simply cannot swallow their solution! (1) Why is it always not for us but “for the kids?” Not only that, but “those poor disadvantaged kids.” (2) My wife and I raised […]

I am expressing my strong support for the City Council’s passage of an emergency ordinance to optimize fluoride levels in Spokane’s water supply so that all people in the community – regardless of age, address, education, or income, have the best opportunity for improved health. I am honored to serve as President of Molina Healthcare […]

City council members will vote on adding fluoride to Spokane’s water in less than two weeks. That ticking clock is encouraging people to make their voices heard. On Thursday, a group of people gathered in Riverfront Park for an anti-fluoride rally. Organizer Stefanie Howerton told KHQ they understand wanting to help the city’s collective health, […]

It is time for Spokane to fluoridate its community water. I support the City Council adjusting the level of fluoride in Spokane’s water supply to provide a good balance for health. As a thirdgeneration Spokanite currently raising the fourth generation, I was blessed with parents along with my childhood dentist, Dr. Mecham, who believed in […]

Many medical professionals oppose water fluoridation for good reason. According to the FDA, “Fluoride, when used in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or animal, is a drug.” Fluoride is intended to prevent cavities, and like any drug, it can have harmful side effects. The standard safety protocols for a […]

Note from the Fluoride Action Network, It’s unfortunate that the letter writer does not know about the Mother Offspring studies, the 66 IQ studies, and the hundreds of other published fluoride studies. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as well as the public health departments of every state have been negligent in educating […]

Opponents, backers make their case to council at online community forum As proponents continued their push for fluoridation of Spokane’s water, skeptics pleaded with the City Council to pause on Wednesday. Approaching a potential vote on adding fluoride to the city’s water supply, the council hosted an online community forum and heard from impassioned advocates […]

Published: 4:01 PM PDT August 25, 2020 Updated: 8:56 AM PDT August 27, 2020 Spokane’s drinking water has fluoride levels of 0.1 milligrams per liter. A city council vote could increase it to the federal recommendation of 0.7 mg/L. SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council is asking for feedback from residents ahead of a vote […]

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council members are debating whether fluoride should be added to the water all of us drink and shower in. The idea has been shot down by voters three times already. The City Council is considering an emergency order, which would leave voters out of the decision. Both sides agree this […]