January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S7 For the week of Jan. 26-30 Monday – Macaroni and cheese, vegetables, brussels sprouts, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges.

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Construction is expected to begin this summer on a 50-unit retirement center in Spokane Valley as the result of $4.2 million federal grant. The $9.3 million project on two acres …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 OLYMPIA – The state’s last governor to make the jump from Eastern Washington to governor’s mansion was a Democrat who, in tough times, argued for public spending to help stabilize …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A new Spokane Valley playground will use uneven terrain to create a level playing field for people with disabilities, the City Council was told Tuesday. “I think this is a …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Construction is expected to begin this summer on a 50-unit retirement center in Spokane Valley as the result of $4.2 million federal grant. The $9.3 million project on two acres …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 ‘Yes’ vote on levies won’t raise your taxes On or before Feb. 3, we will again vote on a three-year replacement of an expiring school Maintenance and Operations Levy, as …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 The second construction phase of Rocky Hill Park in Liberty Lake got a boost last week when Gov. Chris Gregoire included the $500,000 project in her proposed jobs package to …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Progress Elementary School has been deemed safe by the Washington Department of Ecology. The playground at 710 N. Progress Road in the Central Valley School District was placed on the …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V7 Two dueling comprehensive plan amendments failed to get past the Liberty Lake City Council Tuesday night, with the city-sponsored amendment going back to the planning commission for rephrasing and the …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W1 Anyone who reads the crime blotter from Cheney knows that many crimes are happening along First Street, usually during the evening. In order to help police catch those committing crimes …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W2 We’ve already seen extreme weather across the Inland Northwest from late 2008 into early 2009. Much of November through early December was practically snowless as only 1 1/2 inches of …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W3 The Arc of Spokane, 127 W. Boone Ave., is asking for nominations for people in the community, demonstrating commitment to improving quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Categories …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W3 The Pine Lodge Corrections Center for Women may not close next year as previously announced by the Department of Corrections. Superintendent Walker Morton of the facility reassured the Medical Lake …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W5 Minor medical services are now available in Airway Heights with the recent opening of the West Plains Clinic. Flu shots, drug testing, vaccinations and physicals, among other minor care services, …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W5 Today Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m.; library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 11 a.m.; library …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W6 St. Stephen’s Women in Ministry will host a presentation of the Plexus Pink Breast Self-Examination kit Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. A …

January 22, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page W6 The Inland Northwest Community Foundation recently announced the distribution of $392,000 in grants to 24 Inland Northwest organizations ranging from $1,600 to $45,000. Grants were awarded to programs in the …

January 22, 2009 in Letters I recently moved to Spokane from a mountain suburb of Salt Lake City called Bountiful, Utah. Bountiful usually gets more than the average 57 inches that falls in Salt Lake. …

January 22, 2009 in Letters Here’s a question for the city of Spokane Valley. How is it that in these belt-tightening times you are spending $1 million on another playground when the county is not …