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• Spokane airport might add terminal if growth continues

  May 20, 2013 in City on Page A1 A new airport costing $250 million or more might be in the region’s future, a 20-year master plan for Spokane International Airport says. But Airport Director and CEO Larry Krauter … 37

• Getting There: Airport bringing new plan to public

  May 13, 2013 in City on Page A1 Growth at Spokane International Airport for the next 20 years is going to be guided by a new master plan, which the public can weigh in on this week. Airport … 5

• Getting There: Idaho dust storms snarl traffic, lead to crashes

  May 6, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page A8 Idaho State Police and the Department of Transportation reacted last week to back-to-back dust storms that led to injuries and vehicle damage in the southern part of the state. Officers …

• 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 …

• 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

• Getting There: STA unveils plans to fix crowded corridors

  April 15, 2013 in City on Page A1 Spokane Transit Authority last week unveiled a series of concepts to improve public transportation in future years. The cost ranges up to $400 million for construction of modern electric trolleys … 32

• Getting There: Businesses pinched by work on Francis

  April 8, 2013 in City on Page A1 Merchants in the vicinity of Market Street and Francis Avenue are feeling the double-whammy of two major road projects going on side by side. “It’s been pretty horrible,” said Jeff … 3

• Getting There: Farwell, Bruce roads to close for summer projects

  April 1, 2013 in City on Page A1 Two well-traveled routes in northeast Spokane County will be closed to traffic this construction season for major work. Farwell Road from the North Spokane Corridor to Market Street is being … 5

• Getting There: Female pilot reflects on hard-won career

  March 25, 2013 in City on Page A1 The first woman to fly passengers aboard a Boeing 747 said she had no choice but to persevere even though the men who controlled the skies at the time tried … 2

• West Plains transportation workshop seeks community input

  March 18, 2013 in City on Page A1 Transportation improvements on Spokane’s West Plains will be the subject of a community workshop Thursday evening. Planners want to hear about what kinds of projects are needed, including improvements for … 13

• Getting There: Francis Avenue overpass work under way

  March 11, 2013 in City on Page A1 Two construction projects on opposite sides of Spokane have potential for slowing traffic and creating hazards for drivers starting this week. The Washington State Department of Transportation has narrowed Francis … 6

• Getting There: Officials seek input on plans for trail

  March 4, 2013 in City on Page A1 For more than 30 years, the eastern section of an old railroad right of way in the heart of Spokane Valley has sat unused. Spokane County bought the land in … 16

• Getting There: New LED signs planned for I-90, Highway 2

  February 25, 2013 in City on Page A1 Five electronic highway signs on Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 2 in the Spokane area are getting an update this year. The existing signs date to 1995 and use outdated … 10

• Getting There: Francis Avenue repaving starts this spring

  February 18, 2013 in City on Page A1 Francis Avenue is getting a facelift starting this spring. The Washington State Department of Transportation is planning to repave the portion of the arterial route west of Division Street that … 3

• Getting There: STA grime-fighters take on bus shelters

  February 11, 2013 in City on Page A1 Now that winter is easing its grip, workers for Spokane Transit Authority are giving the system’s bus shelters a sprucing up. Grime has been building up at the shelters since … 3

• Getting There: Cash-short transit agencies seek help

  February 4, 2013 in City on Page A1 Public transit officials in Washington are reaching out to state lawmakers, asking for new funding to help alleviate their troubled finances. Transit agencies in Pierce and Snohomish counties are facing … 13

• Getting There: Kendall Yards park to serve as stormwater filter

  January 28, 2013 in City on Page A1 Water that runs off parking lots and down street gutters carries drops of oil, bits of metal, de-icer chemicals and tire residue, among other pollutants. Some of that dirty water … 20

• Getting There: STA increasing buses to EWU

  January 21, 2013 in City on Page A1 One out of every five people traveling weekdays on state Highway 904 between Four Lakes and Cheney is riding the bus. As many as 4,500 people make the journey from …

• Getting There: U.S. 195 intersection upgrade under way

  January 14, 2013 in City on Page A1 A long-awaited improvement to U.S. Highway 195 in southwest Spokane is getting started. A contractor is setting up construction signs this week and preparing for a $6.4 million project to … 8

• 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

• 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

• Getting There: Driver testing going private

  December 24, 2012 in City on Page A1 The state of Washington is phasing out its driver examination program and turning it over to private driving schools across the state. As of Jan. 1, the Spokane Valley licensing … 24

• Getting There: Dishman Hills conservation holdings get name

  December 17, 2012 in City on Page A1 A series of properties open for public access in the Dishman Hills area has become a haven for hikers as well as a sanctuary for wildlife just miles from Spokane … 2

• Getting There: Airport devotes lot to drivers with phones

  December 10, 2012 in City on Page A1 Drivers picking up someone at Spokane International Airport have a new amenity to make the trip easier. The airport last month opened a free new parking lot along West Airport … 2

• New STA center educates riders about paratransit services

  December 3, 2012 in City, Health on Page A1 Transit riders with disabilities have a new place to go for help getting around Spokane. The Spokane Transit Authority has opened a mobility center at the Plaza, 701 W. Riverside … 8

• Getting There: State helps fund Sullivan bridge

  November 26, 2012 in City on Page A1 The effort to secure funding for a new Sullivan Road Bridge over the Spokane River got a boost last week with the announcement of a $3.5 million grant from the … 9

• Getting There: County putting extra focus on Monroe Road safety

  November 5, 2012 in City on Page A1 One of the deadliest roads in Spokane County is getting some needed attention. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office last week announced that it will be launching an enforcement campaign on … 1

• Contractor proposes replacing I-90’s snow shed with bridges

  October 29, 2012 in City on Page A1 The familiar snow shed on Interstate 90 just east of Snoqualmie Pass is going to be consigned to history. The Washington State Department of Transportation is considering a proposal to … 3

• Getting There: Five Mile Prairie Pathways plan OK’d

  October 22, 2012 in City on Page A1 Two years of work by residents of Five Mile Prairie has resulted in a comprehensive plan for developing bicycle and pedestrian pathways. The plan acknowledges the challenges of creating safe … 3

• Getting There: Liberty Lake trail getting upgrades

  October 15, 2012 in City on Page A1 The popular hiking and horse trail at Liberty Lake Regional Park will undergo a series of improvements starting next week. The trail will be closed to the public during the …

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