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• Boutique celebrates one-year milestone

  May 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Shopkeepers Donna Clark and daughter Kelsie agree their favorite “color” is bling. And one step into the interior of their women’s clothing and accessory store in Millwood reveals color and …

• Food distribution Friday at Millwood Presbyterian

  May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank will be in Millwood from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The organization will be giving out fresh food in the parking lot of Millwood …

• 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

• 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

• Then & Now photos: Millwood, oldest city in Valley

  December 26, 2011 in City on Page A5 The town of Millwood was orignally named Woodard Station for a train stop on the Coeur d’Alene Spokane Railroad at the edge of Joseph and Seth Woodard’s land. The Woodards … 7

• Millwood leaders air budget solutions at forum

  December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Poor economic conditions and the prospect of losing funding sources put the city of Millwood in the position of a potential budget shortfall for a second consecutive year. As a …

• Shawn Vestal: Fruits of ‘picking’ mostly modest

  October 19, 2011 in City on Page A1 The estate sale has just begun, and Dennis Held is already flipping through hangers in a bedroom closet. What’s he looking for? “Men’s pants,” he says, moving quickly. “Look for … 4

• Millwood Daze showcases tiny city

  August 11, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V6 Most travelers on North Argonne Road don’t take the time to visit the small city that sits along their route. On Aug. 27, the city of Millwood invites those commuters …

• Groups propose plans for abandoned rail line

  August 4, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A proposed bicycle-pedestrian trail through Spokane Valley has given Cinderella slippers to a little-known, county-owned railroad right of way. For years, Spokane County’s Great Northern right of way has taken … 1

• Recipe for success

  July 24, 2011 in Business on Page E1 Jeff and Julia Postlewait operate seven Rocket Bakery coffeehouses, the Rocket Market, and Bottles, a boutique wine and beer shop. They spoke with us in the Millwood neighborhood where they …

• Not just a pumpkin patch

  July 23, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Pumpkin Patch Community Garden is thriving this summer, although there are more than just pumpkins in the patch of land that overlooks Argonne in Millwood. A cooperative effort with …

• Free food distribution Friday in Millwood

  May 12, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank will be in Millwood on Friday for free food distribution from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 …

• Trash days changing as routes consolidated

  May 7, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Residents in the greater Spokane Valley area served by Waste Management will see new trash pickup days beginning the week of May 16. More than 44,000 customers will be affected …

• Recycling plan proposed for West Plains

  May 5, 2011 in City on Page A7 Sunshine Disposal wants to introduce curbside recycling service in a large portion of its West Plains territory. Spokane County commissioners were briefed this week on the proposal, which calls for …

• Animal shelter plans advance

  November 6, 2010 in City on Page B1 Plans for a new regional animal-control shelter took a step forward this week when public officials warmed to a site near the county fairgrounds. County Commissioner Todd Mielke said city …

• Warehouse idea for SCRAPS gains traction

  November 5, 2010 in City Plans for a new regional animal-control shelter took a step forward this week when public officials warmed to a site near the county fairgrounds.

• Millwood Gallery owner launches art festival

  August 19, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Summer is a busy time chock-full of things to do and events to attend. Summertime is also a busy time for artists who take advantage of the long days, sunny …

• Cities, county will examine SCRAPS facility needs

  June 11, 2010 in City A proposed new regional animal-control shelter got a scratch behind the ears and a pat on the shoulders Friday. Elected officials from Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Spokane County …

• Probe begins in helicopter crash

  June 4, 2010 in City on Page A7 Federal investigators scoured the scene Thursday of a fatal helicopter crash in a backyard in Spokane Valley. Peter N. Hecker, 29, a computer technician employed by the Idaho Department of … 1

• Crash victim remembered as ‘excellent pilot’

  June 3, 2010 in City A student helicopter pilot who died in a crash Wednesday near Felts Field has been identified as Peter N. Hecker, 29.

• Millwood patch grows more than pumpkins

  May 6, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Longtime Millwood residents may remember the pumpkin patch that was planted every year on the north shore of the Spokane River next to Argonne Road. That spot is being reborn …

• Millwood council discusses traffic issues

  April 3, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Residents filled Millwood City Hall Monday night during a special public meeting to discuss traffic concerns on Butler Road, Empire Way and Fowler Road. “We want to hear from the …

• Council delays traffic alterations until spring

  December 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The Millwood City Council decided to delay any action on traffic concerns regarding Fowler Road and Empire Avenue until spring during its meeting Monday night. This decision came after a …

• Burn ban expands in Spokane Valley

  July 29, 2009 in City A day after Spokane County banned outdoor burning, the same restrictions have been adopted by Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood.

• Detectives arrest Millwood shooting suspect

  December 10, 2008 in News Spokane County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a suspect and the victim in a drive-by shooting last month in Millwood.

• The Crossing for the community

  March 29, 2007 in Voices on Page V3 An old, dark and dusty former post office and light manufacturing facility now has a bright new future as Millwood’s first youth center. Thanks to the combined efforts of Millwood …