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Spokane Valley archive for May 16, 2011

MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011

A home at Wellesley and Moore in Spokane Valley was damaged by fire the morning of May 16, 2011. (Photo courtesy Spokane Valley Fire Department)

Home damaged by fire

Here's a look at the house at Wellesley and Moore in Spokane Valley that was damaged by fire this morning. Two adults and a child who were in the home at the time were able to escape with minor burns. More information will be forthcoming…

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Ramon Alvarado Estrada and Frank Quates of Pointwest Landscape in Coeur d’Alene plant Ponderosa pines at the Spokane River access next to the Barker Bridge on May 12. The city of Spokane Valley regraded the site, and the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club provided $3,500 for improvements that included planting native trees, plants and shrubs. (J. Bart Rayniak)

Saturday's highlights

Ramon Alvarado Estrada and Frank Quates of Pointwest Landscape in Coeur d’Alene plant Ponderosa pines at the Spokane River access next to the Barker Bridge on May 12. The city of Spokane Valley regraded the site, and the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club provided $3,500…

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Monday morning hiccups

There are a few traffic issues lurking out there on this chilly and damp Monday morning. A semi has reportedly lost its trailer on East Montgomery near where it crosses the railroad tracks east of Argonne. It is blocking at least part of the roadway,…

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