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Spokane Valley archive for Sept. 2014

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2014


In the market for a rabbit or two?

SCRAPS is hosting a special adoption event on Oct. 1 from 2-6 p.m. at the Spokane County Fairgrounds, featuring animals from the recent seizure near Deer Park. Up for adoption are: 60 rabbits, 14 roosters and two billy goats. A $25 adoption fee is requested…

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MONDAY, SEPT. 29, 2014


The week to come

Here's your Monday afternoon blog update and a quick look ahead at the week to come. Remember, there's no Spokane Valley City Council meeting tomorrow, Sept. 30. the council will resume its regular meeting schedule with a study session on Oct. 7. At that meeting,…

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2014

Finally Friday

It's Friday at the end of my first official week on the Spokane Valley beat - what did I do? Well, I put 140 miles on my little car. I'm a spoiled woman, used to a 10 minute commute and the ability to walk to…

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 2014

Sullivan Bridge project celebrated 

The Spokane Valley City Council and dignitaries from around the area gathered on the shore of the Spokane River to kick off the Sullivan West Bridge Replacement Project, today at 3:30 p.m. The west bridge is the southbound part of the 60-year-old structure which is…

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Friday morning coffee

The Spokane Valley Blog is touring coffee houses in the Valley and surrounding municipalities starting at Galaxy Grind, 12402 E. Saltese Rd., at 9 a.m. on Sept. 26. That's tomorrow. Feel free to stop by and say hello. The morning coffee dates will continue for…

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Don't park it here

It's not easy driving a big rig: In downtown Spokane they get jammed under railway overpasses and soon they may be restricted from parking on residential streets in Spokane Valley. The City Council has scheduled a study session on Oct. 7 to possibly adopt an…

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, 2014

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2014

Spokane Valley City Council meeting tonight

The Spokane Valley City Council his holding its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. On the agenda are items dealing with the comprehensive plan update, the 2015 property tax ordinance and an informational update on…

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MONDAY, SEPT. 22, 2014

Construction on the western Sullivan Road bridge, shown Dec. 28, 2011, is scheduled to begin late this year or early next year. (Jesse Tinsley)

Sullivan Bridge project kickoff

The replacement of the Sullivan Bridge begins on Sept. 25 and the public is invited to stop by for a project orientation at 3:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Mayor Dean Grafos will be there together with other city dignitaries and project staff. The $15 million project…

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Geoffrey Mwangi and his son, Judah, 15 months, wave goodbye to the Wild Goose hot air balloon as the Spuds balloon inflates early Saturday morning during Valleyfest at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley. (PHOTOS BY DAN PELLE)

Valley Fest took flight

This weekend marked another wonderful Valley Fest celebration - the 25th to be exact. Check out photographer Dan Pelle's slide show from the festive weekend here. And share your favorite Valley Fest memories in the comments below.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2014

Newly appointed president and CEO of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Katherine Morgan greets chamber guests at a breakfast meeting on Sept. 19, 2014 (Pia Hallenberg )

Zombie breakfast not a dead affair

I attended the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce "Zombie Breakfast" this morning at Mirabeau Park Hotel and got a chance to say hello to the new president and CEO of the chamber, Katherine Morgan. John Guarisco said that Morgan was selected from a group…

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014

Scouting out the new beat (test)

Hello Spokane Valley

- I'm your new designated reporter and I am looking to have some fun with this blog, too. I just spent a good hour visiting with Carolbelle Branch at City Hall, and she helped me come up with a list of people and places to…

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