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• ‘Big-box stores underground’

  December 16, 2012 in City on Page A10 The city of Spokane’s current strategy for reducing sewage flowing into the Spokane River centers on building huge underground tanks. Those tanks hold the storm water and sewage mixture that …

• City hopes to extend sewage outflow deadline

  December 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane city leaders have promised for more than a decade to stop the flow of raw sewage into the Spokane River by 2018. But with five years left until that … 7

• Columbia’s high flows helping dilute sewage spill

  June 25, 2012 in City High flows in the Columbia River helped dilute sewage spilled into Lake Roosevelt over the weekend from a British Columbia treatment plant, local health officials said. Heavy rains overwhelmed a … 3

• Council accepts sewage loan

  June 29, 2011 in City on Page A7 Spokane will borrow more than $1 million from the state to help prevent untreated sewage from spilling into the Spokane River. The City Council on Monday agreed to accept a … 4

• Spokane’s sewage system undergoing quiet upgrade

  December 26, 2010 in City on Page A1 When it rains in Spokane, it pours sewage into the Spokane River. Faced with a 2017 deadline to stop discharging millions of gallons of raw sewage annually into the Spokane … 14

• Lake cabin permit flap prompts legislation

  January 28, 2010 in Idaho on Page A1 BOISE – An Idaho lawmaker upset that regulators refuse to bend the rules for a Worley-area cabin owner with an inadequate septic system is proposing legislation that threatens to undermine …

• Septic system bill filed on behalf of Idaho cabin owner

  January 27, 2010 in Idaho An Idaho lawmaker upset that regulators refuse to bend the rules for a Worley-area cabin owner with an inadequate septic system is proposing legislation that threatens to undermine the Panhandle … 3

• Sewer rates may go up

  November 3, 2009 in City on Page A1 Flushing your toilet in the city of Spokane may cost $5 a month more in 2010. Spokane Mayor Mary Verner on Monday presented her 2010 budget to the City Council. … 7

• ‘Unbearable’ odor was marijuana

  September 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V10 After several weeks, a strange odor finally became “unbearable” for a Liberty Lake apartment dweller who called the Spokane Valley Fire Department for help. Assistant Fire Marshal Bill Clifford said …

• Phosphate detergent ban seems to be working

  August 16, 2009 in City on Page A1 The storyline of the near-ban on phosphorus in dish detergent in Spokane County has focused on scofflaws sneaking Cascade across the state line in a dogged attempt to keep their … 10

• Idaho cities look to irrigation to keep sewage out of river

  February 11, 2009 in Idaho on Page A1 Ken Windram frequently hears flattering remarks about the 55-acre grove of hybrid poplar trees grown by the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board. During the summer, the trees provide a green …

• Rathdrum Prairie board looks to increase wastewater irrigation

  February 10, 2009 in Idaho Ken Windram frequently hears flattering remarks about the 55-acre grove of hybrid poplar trees grown by the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board.

• County sewer vote set for Jan. 6

  December 17, 2008 in City on Page B3 The final decision on whether to build a $142 million sewage plant that would serve Spokane Valley and Spokane County is set for Jan. 6. County commissioners set the date …

• In-the-buff defecators? Case solved

  August 24, 2008 in City on Page B1 Spokane police officers don’t make enough money. I know. That’s not the sort of sentiment you’re used to hearing out of my mouth.

• Sewage leak at Hayden Lake

  May 16, 2008 in City on Page B1 Up to 11,000 gallons of raw sewage may have spilled into Hayden Lake near Cooper’s Bay this week because of a plugged pipe, perhaps from residents flushing diapers and baby …

• Cattle Trucks Unloading All Over Roads Idaho Troopers Hope To Reduce The Flow Of Another Canadian Export

  February 19, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 North Idaho authorities are cracking down on large cattle haulers, like the one pictured, for draining manure onto roadways. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review