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Horizon Credit Union to add branch on Washington Street

Sat., Nov. 9, 2019

Horizon Credit Union is building a branch on Washington Street in Spokane, according to permits issued by the city. Construction of the 3,100-square-foot building, 605 S. Washington St., is valued at $1 million.

News >  Spokane

Spokane City Council members would consider asking voters to keep car registration fees after passage of I-976

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

A majority of Spokane City Council members said they are open to asking voters to reinstate an annual $20 car registration fee, or find other tax sources, to fund local road maintenance projects, after state voters repealed the local car tab and other similar fees under Initiative 976. The willingness to consider reinstating the tax illustrates the city’s reliance on the local registration fee, even in the face of solid approval of the ballot measure, which was ostensibly about strictly limiting vehicle registration fees to $30.

News >  WA Government

Initiative limiting vehicle registration fees jumps out to solid lead in early count

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

Spokane voters gave a big win to Tim Eyman’s latest anti-tax initiative strictly limiting vehicle registration fees to $30 a year, according to election results Tuesday.

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News >  Spokane

Woodward claims victory in race for mayor

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

Nadine Woodward, a former TV anchor in her first run for public office, claimed victory Tuesday night in the race for Spokane mayor.

News >  Spokane

Lighted Madonna will be affixed to Cathedral Plaza this Christmas season

Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

The lighted Madonna, which adorned the southwest corner of the old Bon Marché building for decades will shine on downtown Spokane this holiday season after a three-year absence.

News >  Spokane

Spokane homeowner appeals ruling in hopes of erasing racist covenants from deed

Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

The owner of a Spokane home is appealing a May court ruling that found Spokane County does not have the authority to remove racist provisions from home deeds and titles, even if they’re illegal and void.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: A friendly reminder that Spokane drivers don’t need studded tires

Mon., Nov. 4, 2019

Studless winter tires provide the same amount of grip and don’t contribute to the mounting deterioration of our nation’s roadways that traffic engineers and experts are warning against.

News >  Spokane

Realtors dump more than $620,000 to influence Spokane elections, but not all agents like the group’s new spending

Sun., Nov. 3, 2019

The Washington Realtors Political Action Committee has led the charge in breaking Spokane election-spending records this year. But not all local Realtors are pleased that their industry is taking center stage in this year’s heated contest for power at City Hall.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Second Harvest prepares adjacent building for expansion

Sun., Nov. 3, 2019

Second Harvest is expanding into an adjacent building, according to city permit data. The building next to its current food distribution warehouse at 402 N. Perry St. is undergoing a $400,000 renovation, turning the 24,000-square-foot building into a warehouse focused on feeding hungry children.

News >  Spokane

United Airlines announces direct flights from Spokane to Houston during summer season

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 1, 2019

Beginning in June, United Airlines will begin nonstop flights during the summer season from Spokane International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

News >  Business

Second Harvest prepares adjacent building for expansion

Fri., Nov. 1, 2019

The building next to its current food distribution warehouse at 402 N. Perry St. is undergoing a $400,000 renovation, turning the 24,000-square-foot building into a warehouse focused on feeding hungry children.

News >  Spokane

Voter turnout steady so far in Spokane County, despite big increase in spending

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

Despite the unprecedented spending in this year’s municipal races, and a ballot filled with ideological opposites, the election of 2019 is on course to have the same voter turnout as recent years.

News >  Spokane

Ranchers win suit over Spokane County’s Bigelow Gulch Road expansion

Wed., Oct. 30, 2019

The judgment for Frank and Gloria Bingaman, who have run cattle operations on their property for 31 years, is compensation for land taken by the county as it widens Bigelow Gulch east of the city from two lanes to a four-lane road with wide shoulders and a center turn lane.

News >  Spokane

Realtors boost already big spending on four Spokane candidates, including Nadine Woodward

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 28, 2019

With a week to go before city elections, the money race in Spokane is gathering speed.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Council candidates Lori Kinnear, Tony Kiepe weigh in on street congestion, commuting

Mon., Oct. 28, 2019

Aside from the record-breaking political spending and seemingly endless back-and-forths about homelessness, there are a whole host of issues that local candidates need to be knowledgeable about, and at the top of that list is transportation.

News >  Spokane

Tangled relationship between Spokane firefighters, Stuckart continues in mayor’s race

Sun., Oct. 27, 2019

If $118,000 says anything, it’s that the firefighters of Spokane have a stake in this year’s municipal elections, particularly in the mayor’s race.

News >  Business

The Dirt: West Main to gain Locust Cider & Brewing Co.

Sun., Oct. 27, 2019

Locust Cider & Brewing Co. is spending about $40,000 to upgrade 2,300 square feet of space at 421 W. Main Ave.

News >  Business

Average Avista customer to see nearly 15% gas rate increase after Washington state regulators’ action

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 25, 2019

Avista’s natural gas customers will see a nearly 15% rate increase, on average, following a rate adjustment approval by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

News >  Business

ALSC Architects to remodel its downtown Spokane office

Fri., Oct. 25, 2019

ALSC Architects is renovating its fourth-floor office space in downtown Spokane’s Liberty Building, according to city permit data.

News >  Business

West Main to gain Locust Cider & Brewing Co.

Fri., Oct. 25, 2019

Locust Cider & Brewing Co. is spending about $40,000 to upgrade 2,300 square feet of space at 421 W. Main Ave. The block of historical buildings has attracted many restaurants in recent years, including Durkin’s Liquor Bar, Austin’s Live Fire Barbecue, Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie and Sweet Peaks Ice Cream.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Gorge Loop trail almost complete, as Spokane Club holds out on final piece

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 25, 2019

When the new plaza across Spokane Falls Boulevard from the downtown library opens today, it will be lauded as a new gathering place for the people of Spokane. But it also marks the near-completion of the Spokane Gorge Loop trail.

News >  Spokane

Million-dollar mayor’s race: Spending reaches benchmark Tuesday, expected to grow

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 23, 2019

Spending on the race for Spokane mayor breached the $1 million mark Tuesday, after an independent conservative political group spent $50,000 on ads attacking Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart.

News >  Washington

State increases size of designated area in Spokane for manufacturer tax breaks, incentives

Mon., Oct. 21, 2019

The designated area in Spokane where manufacturers can qualify for tax breaks and incentives was significantly expanded Monday, after approval by the state Department of Commerce.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Northwest Spokane City Council candidates talk Monroe, Five Mile and other needed street repairs

Mon., Oct. 21, 2019

City Councilwoman Karen Stratton and her opponent in the November election, Andy Rathbun, both say there are roads in the northwest part of town that need attention from City Hall. They offered their opinions on road diets and what should be done to alleviate heavy traffic in the rapidly growing reaches of the Five Mile area.

News >  Spokane

Third-generation leader of multibillion-dollar real estate firm gives big in support of Nadine Woodward

Sun., Oct. 20, 2019

Fritz Wolff, the scion of a multibillion-dollar real estate empire founded in Spokane Valley 70 years ago by his grandfather, is spending his personal wealth in a way not seen before in Spokane to influence city elections, throwing his weight behind conservative causes and candidates including mayoral hopeful Nadine Woodward.