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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FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2014
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 2014
Sullivan Bridge project celebrated 3
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...
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...
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...
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, 2014
The Valley Precinct wants your drugs
The Spokane Valley Police Precinct is giving everyone a chance to get rid of their old drugs on Sept. 27. Drop off expired, unused and otherwise not needed medication between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Precinct, 12710 E. Sprague Ave.
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...
MONDAY, SEPT. 22, 2014
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...
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.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2014
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...
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
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...
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27, 2014
Valley's first legal pot store set to open
The Valley’s first state-licensed recreational marijuana shop is hosting a grand opening celebration Friday. Sativa Sisters is located in the former Planned Parenthood building at 10525 E. Trent Ave., just inside Millwood city limits. It plans on carrying marijuana from at least three regional producers,...
THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014
Grocery Outlet expanding into Valley
Grocery Outlet plans to open its first Valley location next month. The Berkeley, California-based company bills itself as a bargain grocer. The new 22,000-square-foot Valley location will be in the former Rite Aid drug store at 12115 E. Sprague Ave.. It will be the family-owned...
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 2014
Refinanced bonds shave debt service by $1.5 million
Spokane Valley has refinanced about $7 million worth of bonds issued in 2003 to take advantage of lower interest rates, which the city says will reduce overall debt service by more than $1.5 million over the next 20 years. Contributing to the savings was the...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014
More about those business licenses issued to new pot lounge 1
Spokane Valley officials are concerned that some readers may have mistakenly inferred the city is sanctioning marijuana use at a new members-only social club because it issued business licenses to the establishment. The Lounge, located in the former Ringo's casino at Sprague and Bowdish, is...
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014
Valley imposes more restrictions on pot retailers 1
Valley leaders unanimously adopted new restrictions on recreational marijuana retailers tonight despite warnings from pot entrepreneurs that it could doom the fledgling industry's success here. The local restrictions go beyond the existing state prohibitions on marijuana operations within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and libraries....
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014
Valley pools open Saturday
Spokane Valley’s three public pools will open Saturday for the summer. All cost $1 per person for open swim sessions, which are generally available seven days a week through August from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Be...
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014
Valley goes with Sunshine over Spokane County 1
It’s official. After years of discussions and negotiations over regional garbage disposal, Spokane Valley is going its own way. City Council members decided unanimously tonight to contract with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling to handle disposal of the Valley’s estimated 45,000 tons of garbage each year....
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014
Valley Council favors Sunshine Disposal offer
Spokane Valley likely will be taking a pass on joining the county's regional solid waste system. The city council unanimously decided tonight to advance a proposed contract with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling for final consideration next week, despite warnings from county officials who contend that...
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014
Valley Council dumps controversial land-use plan 1
A proposed land-use change that would have allowed large apartment complexes in a mostly rural neighborhood along Barker Road was dumped tonight by the Spokane Valley City Council. Council members voted 6-1 against moving the proposal forward for further consideration, saying the infrastructure is inadequate...
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014
City Hall at the Mall event Thursday
Spokane Valley Mall will be transformed into Spokane Valley City Hall for part of Thursday. Mayor Dean Grafos will kick of the event at noon with his first state of the city address. Other highlights include demonstrations of the Valley's new smartphone app, and the...
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014
City eases its own pot restrictions
Spokane Valley eased restrictions tonight on where recreational marijuana can be grown and packaged. The move is designed to open industrial sites north of the Spokane River along the city’s eastern edge that were excluded when Spokane Valley imposed a 1,000-foot buffer around the Centennial...
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
Senior Fair set for April 25 at CenterPlace
The Senior Empowerment Resource Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley. “The goal of the event is to inform seniors and their families about the services and resources that are available in Spokane...
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
First pot license issued in Spokane Valley
The first recreational pot license has been issued in Spokane Valley. Farmer J's LLC has been issued production and processing licenses for a site located in an industrial park north of Interstate 90 and east of Argonne Road. The company reportedly specializes in infused marijuana...
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014
Ballots arrive this week in Spokane Valley
Voters in Spokane Valley are being asked to increase their property taxes $14 per $100,000 of assessed valuation to pay for a $22 million library expansion. Ballots must be postmarked by April 22 or taken to official drop boxes located outside public libraries countywide and...
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014
Spokane Valley might be lightening up (just a bit) on pot 2
Just a month after banning marijuana operations within 1,000 feet of recreational trails, Spokane Valley appears to be reconsidering the move after commercial real estate brokers, landlords and pot entrepreneurs warned it's driving away potential new jobs. Industrial property north of the Spokane River, where...
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