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• Lack of snowfall brings savings

  March 17, 2010 in City on Page A5 A light snowplowing season is helping local governments recover from the previous, financially punishing winter. “We really needed the break,” said Neil Kersten, Spokane Valley’s public works director. “We’ve done … 3

• Bullet landed on girl’s bed; police seek suspect

  March 1, 2010 in City Spokane Valley Police continue to search for a suspect who on Saturday night fired a shot through an apartment wall that struck the metal post of the bed where a … 5

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  Sensory playground

  February 25, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page S10 A park nearly a decade in the making is finally a reality as Spokane Valley’s new Discovery Playground approaches completion. The playground is scheduled for a grand opening in May, …

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  Sensory playground

  February 18, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A park nearly a decade in the making is finally a reality as Spokane Valley’s new Discovery Playground approaches completion. The playground is scheduled for a grand opening in May, …

• Wellesley closed for part of morning rush hour Friday

  January 28, 2010 in City A section of Wellesley Avenue where it intersects with Trent Avenue near Otis Orchards will be closed for about 90 minutes beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. 4

• Police investigate Valley home invasion robbery

  December 31, 2009 in City Spokane Valley police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred early today in the 7900 block of East Alki Avenue. 6

• Spokane Valley plows make first run

  December 31, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The city of Spokane Valley has been preparing for months for the first snowfall to test its secondhand plows and newly hired drivers after Spokane County canceled its plowing contract …

• Snowy roads vex drivers

  December 16, 2009 in City on Page A5 Slushy snow and rain turned to ice Tuesday night, contributing to dozens of collisions across the region. But it wasn’t known if weather was a factor in a four-car crash …

• Teen survives shotgun blast to his groin

  December 13, 2009 in News A Spokane Valley teenager was shot in the groin by his brother who was cleaning a shotgun when the weapon discharged Saturday evening. 3

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  Projects could improve river access

  December 3, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page N4 A potential project in Spokane Valley could give boaters improved access to one of the river’s best whitewater patches. Chris Guitdotti, who oversees state land all along the Spokane River …

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  Projects could open river to more users

  November 28, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 A potential project in Spokane Valley could give boaters improved access to one of the river’s best whitewater patches. Chris Guitdotti, who oversees state land all along the Spokane River …

• 4 positions available on Spokane Valley Planning Commission

  November 19, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V4 City officials are taking applications for four positions on the seven-member Spokane Valley Planning Commission. One position would require a chosen applicant to take over the two-year unexpired term of …

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  Snow crews raring to plow

  November 14, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The man with the big shovel says Spokane Valley is ready for winter. “We’ve got all the plows and equipment and all the chemicals we need,” city Public Works Director …

• Slate of ‘positive change’ candidates overwhelm at polls

  November 4, 2009 in City on Page A1 Five candidates promising “positive change” for Spokane Valley’s 6-year-old city government swept into power Tuesday. “We changed it,” said retired school administrator Chuck Hafner, who led the Positive Change committee. …

• Woman robbed at gunpoint

  September 25, 2009 in City A pistol wielding man stole a woman’s zebra-striped purse and cell phone early Friday as she returned to her Spokane Valley apartment.

• T.G.I. Friday’s in Valley closes

  September 21, 2009 in Business Five franchise-owned T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants in Washington closed last weekend, including the Spokane Valley location, the chain’s Sacramento-based owner said Monday.

• Disincorporation bid goes by the wayside

  September 5, 2009 in City on Page B1 Groups seeking to have Spokane Valley voters get rid of the city they created earlier this decade ended their drive to put disincorporation on the ballot. Susan Scott, of Friends …

• Disincorporation drive ends

  September 4, 2009 in News Groups seeking to ask voters to disband the city of Spokane Valley say they’ve run out of time to gather signatures. 1

• Store customer punched in purse snatching

  August 21, 2009 in City A woman leaving a convenience store in Spokane Valley was punched by a robber, who knocked her unconscious and fled with her purse, officers said.

• 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.

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  Days in the sunshine

  July 23, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Business is booming at Spokane Valley day camps, with camps run by Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley running at maximum capacity. This is the first year that Liberty Lake’s day …

• Comcast customers to see up to 64 new HD channels

  July 21, 2009 in City Spokane cable TV customers can dive into dozens of new high-definition channels to be offered by Comcast Corp. starting Aug. 5.

• Police identify woman killed from hit-and-run

  June 29, 2009 in City on Page A6 The 19-year-old woman who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday in Spokane Valley was identified today as Ashley M. Jennings. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office released …

• Spokane Valley pays police fees

  June 25, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley’s dispute over the cost of sheriff’s service may illustrate the wisdom of being careful what you ask for because you might get it. City officials got what they …

• Decision delayed on new sewer rates

  June 25, 2009 in City on Page A6 Spokane County will wait at least two more weeks to decide how much to raise sewer rates. After a lightly attended public hearing Tuesday night, county commissioners gave the public … 1

• Driver arrested after SUV crashes through salon

  June 8, 2009 in City Employees of a Spokane Valley hair salon are picking up the pieces of their shop after a suspected drunk driver smashed her SUV into the business early this morning. Spokane …

• County, Valley bicker over contract, audit

  May 29, 2009 in City The Washington state auditor is being asked to help resolve a $2 million dispute between Spokane County and the city of Spokane Valley over law enforcement costs. But discussing the …

• Citizen survey response tepid

  May 7, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 A city-commissioned survey shows most Spokane Valley residents don’t think they’re getting good value for their tax dollar and don’t think city officials listen well. The $18,000 study, statistically accurate …

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  Final meeting on Sprague-Appleway reworking set

  April 19, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane Valley residents will get one last chance April 28 to comment on plans to transform the Sprague-Appleway corridor from a gap-toothed, six-mile strip mall to a collection of cozy … 1

• Appleway-Sprague future up for debate

  April 18, 2009 in News Spokane Valley residents will get one last chance April 28 to comment on plans to transform the Sprague-Appleway corridor from a gap-toothed, six-mile strip mall to a collection of cozy …

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