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• In brief: Two vacancies on Planning Commission

  November 12, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V3 SPOKANE VALLEY – The city of Spokane Valley is looking for volunteers to fill two Planning Commission openings. The commission generally meets twice a month to review and make recommendations …

• Bicycle-pedestrian plan draws scrutiny

  July 21, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Some Spokane Valley City Council members took aim Tuesday at the proposed Bike and Pedestrian Master Program that received a unanimous recommendation of approval from the city’s Planning Commission. People … 6

• Bicycle, pedestrian plan sent to council

  July 14, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V6 A supportive group of residents turned out for last week’s public hearing on Spokane Valley’s proposed Bike and Pedestrian Master Program, several of them arriving by bicycle. Nearly everyone who …

• Local Census data: Young adult numbers increase

    May 19, 2011 in City on Page A1 The number of young adults living in the city of Spokane has topped 50,000, a number driven by growing universities, a cultural rebound and an affordable cost of living for … 1

• Complaints and fines stoke fruit stand feud

  May 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Richard Phillips, who owns the Farm Fresh Fruit stand at 10 S. Argonne Road, recently paid a hefty fine for violating the terms of his temporary use permit last fall. … 3

• Community development director retiring in July

  May 7, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V7 City of Spokane Valley Community Development Director Kathy McClung plans to leave behind a career of 32 years when she retires at the end of July. She has worked for … 1

• For leaders, fire district idea gaining economic appeal

  February 27, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane leaders have a new idea for solving their budget woes: Give up the Spokane Fire Department. Mayor Mary Verner has formed a committee to study the creation of a … 44

• County proposes garbage summit

  January 7, 2011 in City on Page A5 Public officials are seeking a “fast-track” decision on who should control the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System. County commissioners Thursday accepted Spokane Mayor Mary Verner’s call for an agreement within … 3

• ‘Interesting, challenging’ year for Valley mayor

  January 6, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Ten minutes after Tom Towey took his seat as a new Spokane Valley City Council member on Jan. 5, 2010, he was elected mayor. The year since has been a …

• Memorial service for Munson set

  January 3, 2011 in City A public memorial service for former Spokane Valley mayor Rich Munson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, according to Spokane Valley city councilman …

• Dock opinion helps city

  December 23, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S4 A Spokane County judge has issued a letter of opinion stating he doesn’t see anything wrong with Shoreline Management Act exemptions the city of Spokane Valley granted for the installation …

• Garbage talks hinge on control

  December 7, 2010 in City on Page A7 City and county officials agree they want to retain a regional garbage-disposal system when expiring contracts begin dissolving the current arrangement next year. But Spokane County and other member governments … 1

• Last year allowed Spokane Valley to fine-tune plowing plan

  December 2, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Thanks to a relatively snow-free breaking-in period last winter, the city of Spokane Valley seems to have handled plowing during its first major snowstorm with ease. “This is a pretty … 2

• Vocal Point: Valleyfest organizers deserve city’s applause

    September 30, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Last Friday was the Hearts of Gold parade that was the start of the Valleyfest community celebration for Spokane Valley citizens. I was so proud as my group of six …

• Cheney, Valley mayors have grandkids in common

  September 30, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Anyone who has lived in the area for very long knows that everyone here seems to be connected. If you go to the airport, chances are good that you will … 1

• Panhandling ban paying off, Spokane Valley leaders say

  September 16, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Panhandlers have been a familiar sight at busy intersections in Spokane Valley for years. Now, however, tough new rules against panhandling seem to have encouraged them to move down the … 2

• Spokane Valley’s budget to see surplus in 2014

  September 9, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Some members of the Spokane Valley City Council started to pick apart acting City Manager Mike Jackson’s proposed 2011 budget Tuesday, but at least one was using outdated numbers to …

• City, Valley might back vehicle tax, Mielke says

  September 8, 2010 in City on Page A6 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke said Tuesday that Spokane and Spokane Valley city officials have indicated they may seek a countywide vehicle tax. A countywide “transportation benefit district” requires the … 6

• Industrial park will meet code gradually

  September 2, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V3 The Spokane Valley Fire Department and the city of Spokane Valley have reached an agreement with the Spokane Business and Industrial Park regarding the upgrade of fire sprinkler systems installed …

• Ecology Department files appeal to stop dock

  May 12, 2010 in Idaho on Page A7 Installation of a dock in the Coyote Rocks subdivision along the Spokane River has triggered a state appeal. The city of Spokane Valley violated its own policies by authorizing construction … 1

• Detour of the Valley

  March 27, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spring break may be just arriving, but it’s not too soon to starting thinking about road construction, detours and closures. The city of Spokane Valley will start its first project, … 2

• Shared Spokane County ambulance system on hold

  March 25, 2010 in City on Page A1 Hopes for creating one ambulance system throughout most of Spokane County are fading after city and Spokane Valley fire leaders opted against the concept. Fire officials created the Ambulance Service … 8

• Spokane Valley business vacancy rates rise as city struggles to develop a growth plan

  February 21, 2010 in Business on Page E1 ‘For lease” signs dot both sides of East Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley like dandelions springing from the sidewalks. The former National Golf store has been empty for more than … 14

• Spokane Valley police study rankles sheriff

  October 8, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich wants Spokane Valley residents to read the fine print of a report that says the city could save $1.1 million a year by setting up …

• Used plows clear a path for Valley

  September 20, 2009 in City on Page B2 Spokane Valley now has its own fleet of snowplows to take over where Spokane County left off last winter. A half-dozen used trucks, purchased from the Washington Department of Transportation …

• City buys trucks for snow

  September 19, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley now has its own fleet of snowplows to take over where Spokane County left off last winter. A half-dozen used trucks, purchased from the Washington Department of Transportation … 1

• Valley groups keep up fight

  August 3, 2009 in City on Page A1 Supporters of an effort to disincorporate the city of Spokane Valley say they have more than half the signatures needed to put the proposal before voters. But they’ll have to … 4

• Project was crafted with your input

  June 27, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V2 When Spokane Valley was incorporated, many, many citizens asked that the City Council do something about Sprague Avenue. Vacancies were skyrocketing and values were plummeting. Businesses wanted ways to profitably …

• Auditors again find errors in report

  April 2, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 For the second year in a row, Spokane Valley city officials have had their knuckles rapped by the state auditor’s office. As last year, state auditors said they found no …