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• Landers: River access should be natural part of project

  April 18, 2013 in City, Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The Spokane River shouldn’t have to speak up for itself. Like a hero who saves the day before 500,000 onlookers, the river ought to naturally have our attention and appreciation. 14

• Landers: River access should be natural part of project

  April 17, 2013 in Sports The Spokane River shouldn’t have to speak up for itself. Like a hero who saves the day before 500,000 onlookers, the river ought to naturally have our attention and appreciation. 3

• Convention Center expansion designs debut

  April 14, 2013 in City on Page B3 Preliminary concepts for expansion of the Spokane Convention Center will be on display for the public during a community event on Thursday. Three design and construction teams are competing for … 3

• Paddlers want river access at Convention Center

  April 14, 2013 in City, Outdoors on Page C12 Apparently no kayakers or rafters were allowed into the main flow of planning for the Spokane Convention Center expansion project. Paddling access to the Spokane River is doubtful under project … 2

• Shenanigans continues its location hunt

  October 25, 2012 in Business, Food on Page A10 The CEO of the company that recently closed C.I. Shenanigans said he’s looking for a new restaurant location in Spokane. RAM International’s Jeff Iverson said Spokane has been a good … 1

• Owner closes CI Shenanigans unexpectedly

  October 15, 2012 in Business on Page A6 The owner of downtown Spokane restaurant CI Shenanigans closed the business Saturday evening, surprising the restaurant’s landlord, the Spokane Public Facilities District. About 40 workers were affected by the closure. 3

• Shenanigans closes its doors as facilities district prepares for demolition

  October 14, 2012 in Business, City CI Shenanigans closes its doors, leaving about 40 workers out of jobs 39

• Hoteliers see good, bad in Worthys’ plans

  September 15, 2012 in Business on Page B1 Spokane-area hotel managers have mixed feelings about Walt and Karen Worthy’s plans to build a 700-room downtown hotel. Yes, the 15-story full-service hotel will take away some of their business, … 1

• PFD says voter approval sparked couple’s interest

  September 13, 2012 in City on Page A1 The move by Walt and Karen Worthy to build a convention headquarters hotel on Spokane Falls Boulevard shows the economic potential of expanding the Spokane Convention Center, public officials said … 7

• Worthys to build 15-story hotel downtown

    September 12, 2012 in City, Region Developer and hotelier Walt Worthy will build a 15-story, 700-room hotel south of the Spokane Convention Center, connected to the center by a skywalk, according to a press release. 45

• New lights in the arena save time and money

  September 11, 2012 in City on Page A5 The audience for Wednesday’s Cirque du Soleil performance will be the first to see a show at the Spokane Arena under new lights. The Spokane Public Facilities District, which owns … 2

• County money may back arena, center

  May 9, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners on Tuesday said they are willing to provide a financial backup on municipal bonds that will be sold to finance expansions of the Spokane Convention Center and … 2

• Convention Center expansion measure passing

  April 18, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane County voters on Tuesday appeared to approve a ballot measure to expand the Spokane Convention Center and add more seats to the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Measure 1 had … 33

• Mailer for Measure 1 may have violated law, PDC says

  April 4, 2012 in City on Page A5 The taxpayer-supported Spokane Public Facilities District may have violated campaign rules last month when it sent voters a newsletter depicting passage of a tax measure as “necessary” and “critical.” Although … 17

• Measure 1 campaign pulls McLaughlin ad

  March 28, 2012 in City on Page A5 The campaign to extend taxes to pay for the expansion of the Spokane Convention Center and Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena has pulled a TV ad featuring Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy … 5

• $65 million tax issue called economy booster

  March 23, 2012 in City on Page A1 Ten years after Spokane voters approved a major expansion of convention facilities, they are being asked to approve another one. The Spokane Public Facilities District is proposing a 10-year extension … 43

• Area boards seek members

  November 17, 2011 in City on Page A6 The Spokane Public Facilities District needs some new talent. County commissioners are seeking candidates to replace Sandra Wade, who will leave the district’s board of directors at the end of …

• Verner presents mix of budget solutions

  May 12, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner gave a preview Wednesday of a 2012 budget she says would be painless for residents who obey the law. Verner proposed to close a tentative $6.6 … 34

• City may tap ‘Photo Red’ money for general fund

    May 11, 2011 in City Spokane Mayor Mary Verner gave a preview Wednesday of a 2012 budget she says would be painless for residents who obey the law. Verner proposed to close a tentative $6.6 … 16

• Finders of MLK bomb say they were fired for actions

  March 11, 2011 in City on Page A1 The three men who were hailed as heroes by Spokane’s mayor and police chief for finding a bomb and reporting it to police say they lost their jobs for their … 32

• Library trustees seek exemption from SEC requirement

  March 6, 2011 in City on Page B1 As part of its plan to prevent another economic meltdown, the federal government is cracking down on library trustees. Spokane County Library District trustees recently joined library boards around the … 4

• Convention center expansion hinges on tax vote

    February 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 Five years after opening a new convention center, the Spokane Public Facilities District is readying plans to ask voters for a $65 million expansion. The proposal would add more than … 38

• Facilities district seeks $65 million expansion

    February 22, 2011 in City, News Five years after opening a new convention center, the Spokane Public Facilities District is readying plans to ask voters for a $65 million expansion. 17

• Policemen honored for response to bomb scare

    January 24, 2011 in City, News The search to find the person who left a “lethal” bomb along the planned route of the Martin Luther King Jr. march has entered its second week without federal authorities … 1

• Shenanigan’s restaurant sold

  March 16, 2010 in Business on Page A7 Downtown Spokane eatery C.I. Shenanigan’s has been purchased by the Spokane Public Facilities District. But loyal customers can take a breath – Shenanigan’s will remain where it is for the … 3

• Facilities district buys Spokane restaurant Shenanigan’s

  March 15, 2010 in Business Downtown Spokane eatery C.I. Shenanigan’s has been purchased by the Spokane Public Facilities District. But loyal customers can take a breath — Shenanigan’s will remain where it is for the … 9

• Parking lot will narrow block of Main Avenue

  July 17, 2009 in City on Page A5 A lane of travel in a block of a downtown street will be eliminated this summer to make way for a bigger parking lot. The Spokane Public Facilities District next … 5