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  Mielke testimony in Olympia favored land-use appeal fee

  January 28, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke testified earlier this month in favor of a bill that would charge a $400 fee to citizens who appeal local land-use decisions to the state’s … 2

• County may add fairgrounds to PFD ballot

  January 12, 2012 in City on Page A5 Spokane County Commissioners said Wednesday they might want a piece of the action when voters are asked for money to expand the existing Convention Center and add seats to the … 4

• County districts nearly equal in population after latest adjustment

  December 27, 2011 in City on Page A5 Starting this month, when residents of nine Spokane County precincts call their commissioner, they can call him Al. Not Todd or Mark. 1

• County cuts preservation office funds

  December 8, 2011 in City on Page A6 The Spokane historic preservation office will get only $5,000 from Spokane County in the $136.6 million 2012 budget county commissioners adopted Wednesday. The county has given $20,000 a year to … 1

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  Mielke, Hayes deny dating conflict

  October 23, 2011 in City on Page B2 Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke says his dating relationship with a District Court judge poses no conflict as commissioners prepare to fill a vacancy on the court. Mielke and the … 6

• Sewer rates should stand pat

  October 5, 2011 in City on Page A6 A new report on Spokane County sewer charges may give ratepayers a sigh of relief. A consultant’s study shows no increase in adopted rates is necessary and small reductions are … 1

• County passes helmet law

  September 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday requiring helmets for bicycling and other wheel sports in unincorporated areas. The law applies to children 3 through 15 years old, and …

• County edits shelter proposal

  September 7, 2011 in City on Page A7 A proposal to build a new regional animal shelter will be a ballot “measure,” not a “proposition,” in the Nov. 8 general election. Spokane County commissioners approved a new designation …

• Tribal casino promises payout

  June 22, 2011 in Business on Page A1 If the Spokane Tribe’s proposed West Plains casino opens and turns a profit, the first big payouts will go to Spokane County and the city of Airway Heights. Both governments … 18

• County may pull head gear plan

  June 10, 2011 in City on Page A7 County commissioners are tapping the brakes to avoid colliding with constituents who want to ride their motorcycles and bicycles without interference. Without once using the phrase “back-pedaling,” commissioners managed Tuesday … 2

• Deal ends raceway deadlock

  June 9, 2011 in City on Page A6 A recent court agreement may lead to a sigh of relief by county commissioners and investors in the former Spokane Raceway Park. The agreement breaks a stalemate over testing to … 6

• Sheriff gets $128,000 for gear

  June 8, 2011 in City on Page A5 Spokane County commissioners gave Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich $128,223 from reserves Tuesday – about one-third of the amount he requested for equipment and software. Knezovich requested $372,631 last week, but commissioners … 10

• Kootenai, Spokane counties think big

  June 7, 2011 in City on Page A6 What if: • Kootenai County’s free Citylink bus system connected with Spokane Transit Authority routes to allow commuters to travel back and forth across the state line? 2

• Sheriff argues for supplies

  June 1, 2011 in City on Page A6 Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich gave county commissioners a $372,631 list of equipment and software Tuesday that he’d like to buy with county reserves. Commissioners took no action, but agreed to discuss … 9

• County’s Earth Day proclamation became lukewarm, critics say

  May 1, 2011 in City on Page B7 Proclamations are the Cocoa Puffs of government pronouncements. They mainly nourish the imagination. A Spokane blogger acknowledged that, but still complained that county commissioners failed to deliver meat and potatoes …

• Proposal increases county commission from 3 people to 5

  March 17, 2011 in City on Page A5 Voters may get a chance to decide whether Spokane County needs more than three commissioners to run local government, the number it’s had since Washington became a U.S. territory in … 12

• Commissioner French touts fiscal health of Spokane County

  March 12, 2011 in City on Page B3 The state of Spokane County isn’t as bad as it might have been and things are looking up, county commission Chairman Al French said Friday. French told some 215 business … 3

• State of county not so bad

  March 11, 2011 in News County Commissioner Al French addresses 215 business and civic leaders at Greater Spokane Inc. breakfast meeting Friday. 5

• City-owned warehouse seen as ideal for regional animal shelter

  February 20, 2011 in City on Page B1 A regional task force believes it has found the perfect site for a new animal-control shelter if not a way to pay for it. Numerous questions remain unanswered, but Spokane … 19

• McCaslin blasts Shea as possible successor for state Senate seat

    February 5, 2011 in City on Page A1 Longtime state Sen. Bob McCaslin, who resigned last month, doesn’t think state Rep. Matt Shea should replace him. “I wish to state that under no circumstances would I support Matthew … 75

• Canine appeal dominates commissioner’s first meeting

  January 6, 2011 in City on Page A5 New Spokane County Commissioner Al French was tested in doggy court Tuesday during his debut meeting. He cut to the chase in an appeal on behalf of Chaos and Henry, … 3

• Waste system reorganization sought

  December 21, 2010 in City on Page A6 City and county leaders tried this week to buy some time for reorganizing the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System. A committee of member governments voted 5-1 for a stopgap measure … 2

• Commissioners maintain conservation priorities

  December 15, 2010 in City on Page A8 Last-minute pleas to preserve land on Beacon Hill failed to persuade county commissioners to shuffle a priority list for Conservation Futures property acquisitions. Eight people urged the commissioners to give …

• County budget to tap reserve

  December 8, 2010 in City on Page A5 Next year’s Spokane County budget will dig deeper into county reserves, not taxpayers’ wallets. County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday not to impose legally permitted 1 percent increases in property tax … 2

• City using contractors to help clear the streets

  December 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 Spokane’s decision to call in private grader operators to help clear roads adds an extra financial burden in an already cash-strapped year. But officials say the need to maintain passable … 15

• County considers using reserves to save public safety jobs

  December 3, 2010 in City on Page A7 Spokane County commissioners may dip into reserves to save jobs and offset some of the most painful cuts in their 2011 general fund budget. Commissioners Mark Richard and Bonnie Mager … 6

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  New assessor to replace chief deputy with appraiser

  November 26, 2010 in City on Page A5 Vicki Horton says she’ll reorganize the Spokane County Assessor’s Office when she takes charge in January, but only Chief Deputy Assessor Kevin Best will be dismissed. Best was recruited by … 3

• County raises fees, extends jail contract

  November 18, 2010 in City on Page A7 A public relations contract to promote a Spokane County jail construction bond measure will be extended four months at a cost of $46,156. In other action Tuesday, county commissioners voted … 4

• Per-hour formula proposed for building-permit charges

  November 10, 2010 in City on Page A5 An overhaul of building-permit fees in unincorporated Spokane County could reduce costs for big projects and make small ones more expensive. County commissioners will take testimony Nov. 30 on a … 3

• County considers new formula for building permit fees

  November 9, 2010 in City An overhaul of building permit fees in unincorporated Spokane County could reduce costs for big projects and make small ones more expensive. County commissioners will take testimony Nov. 30 on … 6

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