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• Liberty Lake apartment resident reports golf cart crash

  May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 It is possible to be arrested for driving under the influence even if you are driving a golf cart, as one Liberty Lake man discovered this week. A resident of …

• Officer arrests two during traffic stop in Liberty Lake

  May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 There were a variety of arrests made in Liberty Lake from April 30 to May 7, with one traffic stop netting two arrests. An officer spotted a car stopped in …

• Knife incident in Liberty Lake leads to arrest

  May 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Liberty Lake police officers arrested a Liberty Lake woman last week after she allegedly assaulted a man and slashed his tires with a knife. Police were sent to the 25000 …

• Spokane Valley chamber closing one office

  April 26, 2012 in City on Page A8 The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it would shutter its office on East Sprague Avenue in May and consolidate its staff in its Liberty Lake location …

• Liberty Lake man wants retroactive permit for shoreline changes

  April 21, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A Liberty Lake homeowner argued before the Spokane County Hearing Examiner on Wednesday that he cannot comply with a court order to remove features he built on his Liberty Lake …

• Record week for suspended licenses in Liberty Lake

  April 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The Liberty Lake Police Department had a record-breaking week from April 9 to Monday, at least in terms of the number of arrests for driving with a suspended license. There …

• Car prowls in Liberty Lake prompt call to lock doors

  April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Calls coming into the Liberty Lake Police Department were up the week of April 2-9, and a few vehicle prowls were among the crimes reported after a handful of relatively …

• Minor events keep police busy in Liberty Lake

  April 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The week of March 27 to Tuesday was busy but uneventful in Liberty Lake, as police officers responded to a series of mostly minor calls. There were three arrests for …

• Man locked in car in Liberty Lake by wife is assisted

  March 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Alcohol played a key role in several incidents that Liberty Lake police officers responded to during the week of March 12-19, including several arrests for driving under the influence. Residents …

• Theft victims in Liberty Lake point to family members

  March 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 Liberty Lake police officers responded to a steady stream of mostly minor incidents from March 5-Monday. Those calls included two from residents reporting thefts by family members. A resident in …

• Itron CEO says its losses eclipsed by record revenue

  February 16, 2012 in Business on Page A8 Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $54.6 million and a fiscal 2011 loss of $510.2 million, compared with 2010’s fourth-quarter profit of $26.6 million and …

• Liberty Lake vehicle prowls, thefts up

  February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 An increase in vehicle prowlings continued in Liberty Lake the week of Feb. 6-13 and a few vehicle thefts were thrown in for good measure. The first report of a …

• Vehicle prowlers hit Liberty Lake

  February 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 Vehicles prowls appear to be on the rise again in Liberty Lake, with one reported on Jan. 30 and two reported on Feb. 2. The recent increase doesn’t seem to …

• Liberty Lake not changing attendance rules

  February 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Liberty Lake City Council will not change its rules of procedure to relieve a council member of duty after 10 absences, excused or not. The discussion began Tuesday with …

• Liberty Lake dealership rolls out new Porsche 911

  February 5, 2012 in City on Page B1 A bit of automotive past and present came together Saturday at an area dealership. Porsche aficionados – some call themselves “addicts” – ogled a collection of every generation of the … 50

• Vandals spray paint signs, building, fence in Liberty Lake

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Someone with a few cans of spray paint caused some headaches Sunday when graffiti was reported at several locations in Liberty Lake. Paint was found on street signs along Valleyway, …

• Kopelson appointed to Liberty Lake Council

  February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V7 The city of Liberty Lake appointed a new councilman during a special meeting Tuesday. Keith Kopelson, 46, who ran against Councilman Shane Brickner in the November election will fill position …

• Liberty Lake police easily nab suspect

  January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 It was really inevitable that Liberty Lake police would arrest an armed robbery suspect at 2 a.m. on Jan. 18. Not only did the robbery occur at Guardian Angel Homes …

• County permit values increase

  January 21, 2012 in Business on Page A8 Kootenai County and Spokane County both saw bumps in total building permit values for 2011. Spokane County’s total permit value grew the fastest, rising from $185 million in 2010 to …

• Liberty Lake may upgrade farmers market

  January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The city of Liberty Lake could see an upgrade to its current farmers market location near Appleway Boulevard and Meadowwood Lane. “It’s the center of the community,” Community Development Director …

• Four traffic arrests made last week in Liberty Lake

  January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Traffic stops created all the arrests in Liberty Lake the week of Jan. 9-Monday, with four arrests for driving with a suspended license and one for driving under the influence. …

• Liberty Lake: Cause of man’s death was suicide

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Investigators have determined that a man found dead Dec. 31 off Henry Road committed suicide, said Liberty Lake police Chief Brian Asmus. The skeletal remains of Christopher R. Milam, who …

• Liberty Lake police test personal video cam

  January 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Liberty Lake Police Department will test a personal video camera over the next month and may eventually purchase cameras for each of its officers, police Chief Brian Asmus said. … 1

• Liquor store owners weigh options: For some, it’s last call

  January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Owners of liquor stores that contract with the state of Washington have a choice to make in the coming months – whether to try and stay open under the new … 2

• Liberty Lake: Open-door driving leads to drug, weapons charges

  January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 A Liberty Lake police officer stopped a car driving down the road with its passenger-side door hanging open at 1:10 a.m. on Dec. 29 and ended up arresting the driver …

• New leaders take oath of office in Liberty Lake

  January 5, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The new Liberty Lake council held its first meeting Tuesday – and already experienced a shakeup. Newly sworn-in Mayor Steve Peterson announced that Councilman Ryan Romney, who was not in …

• For some, it’s last call

  December 31, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Owners of liquor stores that contract with the state of Washington have a choice to make in the coming months – whether to try and stay open under the new … 6

• High-speed chase leads officer to Idaho

  December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 A Liberty Lake police officer launched a high-speed chase that ended in Post Falls on Dec. 19 when the officer spotted a car that had been reported stolen in Spokane …

• Chevron station in Liberty Lake reports 2 thefts in as many days

  December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Liberty Lake Police officers were kept busy with felony arrests and theft investigations the week of Dec. 12 to 19. One local business was a repeat customer, reporting thefts two …

• ‘Visionary’ Schneidmiller dies at 93

  December 16, 2011 in City on Page A6 Elmer Schneidmiller, a pioneer in the turf seed industry and a town father of Liberty Lake, died last week. He was 93. Schneidmiller’s vision and philanthropy are on display throughout …

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