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• Eye on Boise: Deadline’s today to remove studded tires

  May 1, 2011 in Idaho on Page B3 BOISE – It may seem like it’s been awfully wintry lately, but the Idaho Transportation Department is sticking to the calendar – studded snow tires must be removed in Idaho …

• Honda model chosen as troopers’ new ride

  April 25, 2011 in City on Page A1 Ninety years ago, the Washington State Patrol was formed with troopers riding Indian motorcycles. The iconic bikes were replaced in recent years with BMW motorcycles for the state’s 43 troopers … 23

• Take studded tires off

  April 24, 2011 in City on Page B2 After three extensions, the state Transportation Department says the end of the day Monday is the deadline to remove studded tires in Washington. Winter driving conditions in the passes extended …

• For roadways, major work; for drivers, major headache

  January 10, 2011 in City on Page A1 Drivers in the Spokane area are going to have another construction season of slowdowns under a series of major projects planned for Interstate 90 and Division Street. Studded tires have … 8

• Wash. allows studded tires a week early

  October 26, 2010 in City Washington’s Transportation Department says it’s OK to start using studded tires because the season’s first snow is falling in the Cascade and Olympic mountains. 19

• Hearing will explore trolleys, walking routes for city core

  October 25, 2010 in City on Page A1 Mobility in the central part of Spokane will be the subject of a wide-ranging public meeting on Tuesday at the city’s Riverpoint campus. The possibility of high-performance streetcars running between … 2

• Studded snow tire deadline Saturday

  April 30, 2010 in Idaho on Page A8 Studded snow tires must be removed from motor vehicles in Idaho before Saturday, the Idaho Transportation Department said in a news release. The use of studded tires is legal in …

• Washington state extends studded tire use

  April 7, 2010 in Region The Washington Department of Transportation is giving drivers another week to use studded tires because of the winter weather that’s arrived this spring. 1

• WSP: Studded tires, negligent driving caused crash

  July 22, 2009 in City An Elk man driving with studded tires caused a three-car crash on Highway 2 near Newport this morning. 3

• City seeks land talks

  June 11, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Spokane Valley City Council plans to act Tuesday on City Attorney Mike Connelly’s initiative to reopen negotiations for county-owned land to extend Appleway Boulevard. Connelly’s plan calls for the …

• Studded-tire deadline won’t change, despite record snowfall, DOT says

  March 31, 2009 in City on Page A5 Spokane may have set two new records for snowfall on Sunday and early Monday, but Washington transportation officials are holding firm on their decision to require studded snow tires to …

• Studded tires not worth cost to state’s roads, senator says

  February 24, 2009 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – To state Sen. Chris Marr, it’s a simple cost-benefit analysis. The cost: an estimated $18.2 million a year in state road damage from metal tire studs hammering away … 13

• Lawmaker seeks studded-tire ban

    February 23, 2009 in City OLYMPIA – To state Sen. Chris Marr, it’s a simple cost-benefit analysis. The cost: an estimated $18.2 million a year in state road damage from metal tire studs hammering away … 25

• Finding new bulbs for streetlights can be a shot in the dark

  March 26, 2007 in City on Page A1 Imagine that every room in your home has unique light fixtures requiring different types of light bulbs. Since some lamps were manufactured decades ago, spare parts may or may not …