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• Getting the write answers

  February 9, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Pen pals are the window to another country for Spokane Valley fourth-graders who are learning what life is like for children their age in the West African country of Ghana. …

• Neighbors oppose Covey Glen North plan

  February 2, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Residents near Sprague Avenue and Hodges Road filled the Spokane Valley City Council chambers Thursday morning to complain about a housing development proposed on the southwest corner of the intersection. …

• Valley museum series features talks by local historians

  February 2, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A new speaker series explores Spokane Valley’s history and culture as settlers founded their new homes along the Spokane River. The set of monthly presentations begins with the Jesuit missionaries, …

• Suspected burglar breaks into two occupied homes in Northwood area

  January 22, 2013 in City Two people who live near each other in the Northwood area called Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies Monday to report that they heard someone in their homes. Both homeowners said they … 12

• Spokane Valley shoreline plan hearing scheduled

  January 19, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V3 A handful of Spokane Valley residents visited an open house Wednesday to take a look at the city’s draft public access plan for the state-mandated update of the city’s Shoreline …

• Man shoots tire in road rage incident on Dishman-Mica

  January 15, 2013 in City A driver on Dishman-Mica shot another driver’s tire in a road-rage incident Monday, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said. 64

• Sullivan Road plans outlined

  January 12, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Changes are coming to the North Sullivan Road corridor this spring and summer as the city of Spokane Valley prepares to tear down and rebuild the west Sullivan Bridge that …

• Trial begins in shooting outside Spokane Valley bar

  January 10, 2013 in City on Page A6 The trial of two men charged in connection with a shooting outside a Spokane Valley bar last February got under way Wednesday. Jarrod E. Veilleux, 30, is charged with attempted …

• Spokane Valley city employees get new contract

  January 3, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The new year is bringing some big changes for Spokane Valley city employees after the City Council voted unanimously in a special meeting Dec. 19 to enact a new three-year …

• Spokane Valley Fire chief to step down

  December 27, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When Spokane Valley Fire Department Chief Mike Thompson came out of retirement to take his current job, he told fire commissioners that he could promise them between five and eight …

• Lovely Little Stitches in Spokane Valley caters to crafters

  December 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 For cross-stitch, embroidery and needlepoint enthusiasts, there is a new shop in Spokane Valley with all of your supply needs, and even a few classes to get you started. Lovely …

• Permit process touted

    December 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley officials are so pleased with the city’s improved permit application process that they have paid for billboards and newspaper, radio, Internet and television advertisements to brag. “It really …

• Upside to Hostess’ end

  December 4, 2012 in Business on Page A10 The Spokane Franz Bakery has added jobs and increased production of bread and buns after bankrupted Hostess Brands closed a bakery in eastern Montana. Hostess in November shut down 33 …

• Elderly man still missing

  November 25, 2012 in City Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies are still searching for 71-year-old Samuel H. Counts of Spokane Valley, who was reported missing Friday. Counts, who has dementia, left his home in the 4900 … 3

• Hoops brought lots of smiles a year ago

  November 24, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 While everyone is in the mood to be thankful (or just plain tired from shopping on Black Friday) it would be good to look back on the most recent high …

• Traffic school uses videos, games and humor to teach

  November 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Most people would expect traffic school to be boring. But the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office has learned that with the right mix of videos, pictures, games and a dash of … 1

• Armed robbery suspect arrested

  November 20, 2012 in City on Page A6 Spokane police arrested armed robbery suspect Crystal Abad on Saturday evening, a week after she was accused of robbing and shooting her ex-boyfriend. Police spokeswoman Jennifer DeRuwe said Monday that …

• Sprague Avenue work includes spiffing up

  November 10, 2012 in City on Page B1 The greenest grass in town can now be found along Sprague Avenue in Spokane Valley. With the majority of a $1.2 million stormwater project between Thierman and Park roads near … 1

• Landmarks: Historic Woodlawn Cemetery revitalized

  November 8, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 There is a 2-acre graveyard at Eighth Avenue and Thierman Road in the Edgecliff neighborhood in Spokane Valley that was overgrown and neglected, kind of a neighborhood eyesore, at least …

• Then and Now: Valley schools

  October 29, 2012 in City on Page A5 Education in east Spokane County began in the 1880s in one- and two-room schoolhouses dotted among the farms and settlements in the Spokane River valley. Many one-school districts merged into …

• Wal-Mart cometh

  October 13, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A new full-service Wal-Mart will open its doors Wednesday morning in Spokane Valley immediately after at 7:30 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. The 147,785-square-foot building is located at 5500 E. Sprague … 10

• Audit shows contract missteps in Spokane Valley

  October 4, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 The Washington State Auditor’s Office recently released an audit finding stating that the city of Spokane Valley failed to follow proper procedures when awarding two contracts. Both contracts were funded …

• Shoreline designations proposed at City Hall

  September 27, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V5 A trickle of people flowed through City Hall last week when Spokane Valley hosted an open house on its proposed shoreline designations. The designations are part of the state-mandated update …

• Cost-conscious fashionistas rejoice

  September 22, 2012 in City on Page A5 International fashion retailer H&M is opening a store at the Spokane Valley Mall next month. That scream you just heard was a collective cheer from just about every teenager across … 1

• Doug Clark: Stunt Shea pulled far from clean campaigning

  September 20, 2012 in City on Page A5 Matt Shea – the Road Rage Republican running for re-election in Spokane Valley – has his knickers in a knot over his opponent’s supposedly dirty campaign tactics. Or in other … 27

• Volunteers to clean along Spokane River Sept. 29

  September 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 About 800 volunteers are expected to gather along the shores of the Spokane River on Sept. 29 for the 10th annual Spokane River Clean-Up organized by the Friends of the …

• Clinics ease stress on hospital ERs

  September 17, 2012 in City, Health on Page A1 The Community Health Association of Spokane is expanding services in Spokane Valley as it prepares for an influx of patients if the Affordable Care Act survives after the November elections. … 17

• Smoke hangs over Spokane region

  September 14, 2012 in City, Idaho Smoke from a large wildfire on the north side of Spokane Valley has filled the air with an obvious haze this afternoon. The fire was knocked down and under control …

• Spokane Valley’s peaceful atmosphere appeals to new public works director

  September 8, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane Valley Public Works Director Eric Guth has been on duty for two weeks and he’s liking the job more than his last one. In Spokane Valley, he doesn’t have …

• Large Valley road projects wrap up

  September 1, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Several large road construction projects are coming to an end in Spokane Valley, but don’t sigh with relief yet. A few more projects are waiting in the wings, though they …

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