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• BLM to hand over former railroad property to CdA

  May 10, 2013 in City on Page A10 The BLM owns it, but it’s not exactly wild land. Freight trains long plowed through it, but the tracks are gone now.

• High Bridge remnant to be removed

  May 9, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S1 A large, graffiti-covered abutment that marked the northern edge of what was once Spokane’s tallest bridge will soon be torn down. Kendall Yards officials say the concrete structure on the … 4

• Spokane police arrest suspect in stabbing

  May 8, 2013 in City A man walking on the Centennial Trail on the north bank of the Spokane River was stabbed around 10:47 p.m. Tuesday. Scott McGuire, 47, was arrested and will be booked … 4

• Getting There: Bike Swap brings big bucks for Centennial Trail

  April 29, 2013 in City on Page A1 The second-annual Spokane Bike Swap held earlier this month at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center looks like it’s the kind of grass-roots event that’s going to become a …

• Out & About: Region’s anglers cash in on casts

  April 28, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C14 OUTPROFIT – Why should a fisherman work when there are so many opportunities to angle for dollars? Among them: • Mack Days, March 15-May 19 at Flathead Lake, with up …

• Huntington Park redesign includes tie-in to Riverfront Park

  April 26, 2013 in City on Page A1 The gate to Huntington Park is often closed, even when the park is open. It’s just one of the access problems to a park that’s mainly a series of steps … 17

• Getting There: Cuts will likely bring air travel delays

  April 22, 2013 in City on Page A1 U.S. Sen. Patty Murray last week said summer travel delays are likely at the nation’s airports as a result of congressionally ordered budget cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA … 17

• Major road projects planned

  March 23, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Construction projects are planned this summer for Spokane Valley’s three major north-south arterials plus Sprague Avenue. The city and the Washington State Department of Transportation are planning paving projects on … 1

• Cars in Centennial Trail lots targeted by thieves

  March 18, 2013 in City Cars at trailheads along the Centennial Trail are being targeted by thieves, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says. 21

• Local trail groups unite

  March 17, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C13 The Inland Northwest Trails Coalition has rounded up a dozen local leaders involved in trails-related efforts for the annual “state of the trails” presentations starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at …

• Getting There: After two-year slump, STA ridership on the rise

  January 7, 2013 in City on Page A1 Ridership on Spokane Transit Authority buses has resumed its pattern of growth following a downturn in boardings in the wake of the economic recession. STA last week said the final … 5

• Field reports: Incentive offered for hunting reports

  January 6, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C11 HUNTING – Hunters have a chance to win one of nine 2013 special hunting permits if they report 2012 hunting activities for black bear, deer, elk or turkey to the …

• Meeting to cover proposals for Centennial Trail’s ‘Mission Gap’

  December 31, 2012 in City on Page A1 The Centennial Trail crossing at Mission Avenue in east Spokane always has been a bit dicey. Mission is a busy arterial road. Two other busy streets – Perry and Upriver … 7

• Centennial Trail’s Friends see path ahead

  December 20, 2012 in City, Outdoors on Page A1 The Spokane River Centennial Trail is the envy of cities across the country and a local fixture for walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters, even anglers. But what you see isn’t all … 2

• Former railroad span now links office park, Centennial Trail

  October 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 Bill Kessler, of Spokane, has a new shortcut to get to the Centennial Trail. Kessler, who travels on foot, was heading to a ballgame Friday at Mission Park when he … 10

• Teen admitted killing woman on trail, police say

  September 27, 2012 in City on Page A1 A teenager Spokane police had long suspected in the May stabbing death of Sharlotte McGill admitted to killing her, court documents filed Wednesday revealed. While police suspected Avondre C. Graham, … 46

• Ties between assault and homicide probed

  September 14, 2012 in City A teenager arrested Thursday in an assault along the Centennial Trail may be connected to a May 3 homicide, police said Friday. 8

• N. Idaho Centennial Trail seal coating begins

  August 13, 2012 in Idaho From now until Sept. 7, people using the Centennial Trail in North Idaho are likely to find work crews seal coating it. 1

• Iron bridge and footpath near Gonzaga to open soon

  June 11, 2012 in City on Page A1 After nearly a decade and a half of planning, construction has begun on a project to convert an old railroad bridge near Gonzaga University into a path for trail users. … 17

• Work begins on missing Centennial Trail link

  June 7, 2012 in City on Page A5 Twenty years after the Centennial Trail opened in the Spokane area, work has started on what has always been considered a key missing piece: the two miles running west from … 9

• Huckleberries: Departing deity, other elephants in room

  June 3, 2012 in City, Idaho on Page B2 ‘Sheriff” Richard Mack, the darling of GOP Tea Party members in Kootenai and Spokane counties, is proof that fringe candidates are without honor in their own country – in his … 6

• Parks staffing in flux as shortfall forces cuts

  December 9, 2011 in City on Page A1 Riverside and Mount Spokane state parks likely will be combined and full-time employees reduced by about 40 percent as Washington State Parks officials scramble to slash the agency’s spending. A … 1

• Spokane River cleanup set for Saturday

  September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Hundreds of volunteers will be fanning out along the banks of the Spokane River from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday during the ninth annual Spokane River Clean-Up organized by …

• Community meeting tonight on plan for High Drive Bluff

  September 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Much has happened in the last few years to make Spokane’s signature slogan: Near Nature; Near Perfect really come to reality. The Centennial Trail is nearly complete. Several groups are …

• Intersection at U.S. 195 to get safety upgrade

  July 4, 2011 in City on Page A1 Drivers in southwest Spokane are getting something that will improve safety on U.S. Highway 195, the main route to Pullman. The state Legislature approved $12.5 million for a freeway interchange … 9

• Religion Notebook: Ride to benefit bike program

  June 2, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Cool Water Bikes, a nonprofit organization that refurbishes used bicycles to offer hope to youth on the streets, will present a poker ride fundraiser on June 11 starting at New …

• Cystic fibrosis walk helps battle disease

  May 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Gina Pfau has learned to avoid large crowds. For her the common cold can create uncommon trouble. “If I get a cold, I’m out twice as long as most people,” …

• City puts charter changes on ballot

  May 17, 2011 in City on Page A6 City voters soon will have 11 choices to make about the future of municipal governing. The Spokane City Council decided Monday to place proposed changes to the City Charter on …

• Indiana Avenue extension under way

  May 5, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The project to extend Indiana Avenue east to the intersection of Flora Road and Mission Street began Monday, but the traveling public shouldn’t notice much of an impact for the …

• Projects’ costs concern council

  April 23, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Spokane Valley City Council agreed this week to take the first steps on two large projects, but final decisions are months away on whether the projects will become reality. …

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