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• Lawyer: Zehm in ‘excited delirium’ before police arrived

  March 19, 2010 in City A lawyer for the City of Spokane argued today that Otto Zehm was suffering from “excited delirium” before the 2006 encounter with Spokane police that led to his death, causing … 31

• FEMA pays Spokane agencies millions for snowstorms

  March 18, 2010 in City Local governments, schools and nonprofit agencies in Spokane County have been reimbursed $5.7 million for their costs in responding to record snows that began in mid-December 2008 and continued through … 3

• Spokane tunes up fleet’s eco-friendly quotient

  March 15, 2010 in City on Page A1 The city of Spokane is getting an oil change as part of its effort to promote environmental sustainability. Officials recently announced that the city’s 1,400 vehicles will now be running … 3

• City gets lots of green from red-light cameras

  March 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 I realize Spokane is strapped for cash, but is Photo Red the way to get us in the black? Come on. There must be more ways for a city to … 14

• Jim Kershner’s This Day in History

  March 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 From our archives: 50 years ago Spokane voted in a new city government – the city manager form of government – and soundly rejected a business and occupation tax.

• Medical Lake leaders object

  January 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 Medical Lake city officials said Friday they want the Pine Lodge Corrections Center for Women and no other prison. If state officials close Pine Lodge as suggested by Gov. Chris … 5

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  Filters show promise in river cleanup

  December 27, 2009 in Idaho on Page B1 Each day, cities along the Spokane River dump millions of gallons of phosphorus-rich wastewater into its waters. As the state of Washington embarks on an ambitious plan to reduce the …

• City seeks plans for Y site

  December 24, 2009 in City on Page A7 The city of Spokane wants to hear developers’ ideas for re-making the former YMCA building in Riverfront Park into some combination of retail, office and residential space. The city on …

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  Fired sergeant, claiming alcohol disability, sues city

  December 24, 2009 in City on Page A1 A Spokane police sergeant who was fired after a drunken hit-and-run crash filed a $4 million claim against the city of Spokane on Wednesday, saying he was wrongfully fired because … 16

• Spokane economic official steps down

  December 10, 2009 in Business on Page A8 Citing concerns about her inability to “change the culture” at City Hall, Spokane’s top economic development official has submitted her resignation. Theresa Sanders, director of planning, community and economic development, …

• Spokane’s top economic development official resigns

  December 9, 2009 in Business, City Citing concerns about her inability to “change the culture” at City Hall, the city’s top economic development official has submitted her resignation. 4

• Deal with police guild to save 12 jobs, officials say

  November 11, 2009 in City A tentative two-year deal Spokane city leaders made this week with the Spokane Police Guild will save 12 police officer jobs next year, administrators said today. 9

• Former city manager dies at 94

  October 28, 2009 in City on Page A6 Frank Sylvin Fulwiler, who served as Spokane’s city manager from the planning of the World’s Fair through its aftermath, died Monday, eight days short of his 95th birthday. Fulwiler, Spokane’s …

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  Former Spokane City Manager Fulwiler dies

  October 27, 2009 in City Frank Sylvin Fulwiler, who served as Spokane’s city manager from the planning of the World’s Fair through its aftermath, died Monday, just eight days short of his 95th birthday. 2

• City releases snow removal plan

  October 7, 2009 in City Months after Spokane was paralyzed by record snowfall, the city has come up with a proposal that would potentially resolve problems of snow-clogged streets and sidewalks. 1

• Energy projects get stimulus funds

  October 7, 2009 in Business on Page A12 A bio-energy park near Fishtrap is among the largest Washington recipients of $20 million in federal stimulus money set aside for energy projects. The city of Spokane and Sirti received …

• Bio-energy park, Sirti, city of Spokane receive energy funds

  October 6, 2009 in Business A bio-energy park near Fishtrap is among the largest Washington recipients of $20 million in federal stimulus money set aside for energy projects. The city of Spokane and Sirti received …

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  City on the road to peaceful growth

  September 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane County has raised a white flag. After years spent fighting Spokane’s growing city limits, county commissioners are taking a friendlier stance on what would be the largest expansion of … 2

• Spokane could come out ahead

  September 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 If the city of Spokane annexes a portion of the West Plains in 2012 as planned, the city could collect about $750,000 more a year in taxes and fees than …

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  Spokane’s police ombudsman ready to listen, earn trust

  September 7, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane’s first police ombudsman, Tim Burns, started work late last month, nearly a year after the City Council created the position amid public outcry over police conduct. Burns, 55, moved … 5

• Managerial union reaches deal with city to avert layoffs

  September 3, 2009 in City on Page A9 Another city union has agreed to concessions in hopes of preventing layoffs next year. The Managerial and Professional Association, which represents 307 employees, agreed this week to a deal that … 1

• Swimmers hitting pool after hours, officials report

  August 27, 2009 in City Spokane’s new swimming pools are so popular that they are attracting a crowd – after the pools have closed, city parks officials said today. 2

• City union gives up retirement match to avoid layoffs

  August 13, 2009 in City The City of Spokane’s smallest union has agreed to concessions next year to avoid layoffs, making them the first to do so. 1

• City, county offer rebates for water-saving amenities

  August 7, 2009 in City on Page A7 Think of it as cash for flushers – or credit, depending where you live. The city of Spokane and Spokane County unveiled new programs Thursday designed to cut the amount …

• City, county offer incentives to save water

  August 6, 2009 in City Think of it as cash for flushers – or credit, depending where you live. The City of Spokane and Spokane County unveiled new programs Thursday designed to cut the amount … 2

• Lawyer off case for city

  June 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 A majority of Spokane City Council members expressed concern Wednesday when they learned the city has agreed to pay up to $200,000 in public funds to a private attorney who … 7

• Drivers sue 19 cities over traffic camera fines

  June 24, 2009 in City Eight ticketed drivers on Wednesday filed a lawsuit alleging that 19 Washington cities, including Spokane, are overcharging people who get automated traffic-camera fines. 3

• Officials defend police response

  June 23, 2009 in City on Page A10 Spokane leaders Monday continued to defend police actions during the 2006 confrontation with Otto Zehm, despite a federal indictment of one of the officers involved in the incident. They qualifed … 4

• Spokane leaders stick by accused officer

  June 22, 2009 in City Spokane leaders on Monday continued to defend police actions during the 2006 confrontation with Otto Zehm, despite a federal indictment of one of the officers involved in the incident. 2

• City offers business license amnesty

  June 20, 2009 in Business on Page A6 Unlicensed businesses have a chance to make good with the city of Spokane without the usual penalties. The city tax and license department next week will allow companies that are … 1

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