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Spokane Valley archive for Jan. 1, 2012

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012

St. Patrick's Day in Fairfield

If you need a dose of corned beef to properly celebrate St. Patrick's Day, head south to the annual St. Paddy's Day Feed at the Fairfield Community Center Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. The price of $15 per person will get you a menu…

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Pedestrian emphasis patrol on Sullivan today

You may notice a few extra police cars along Sullivan between I-90 and 16th Avenue today. The Spokane Regional Health District has announced a pedestrian emphasis patrol in that area today in partnership with the Spokane Valley Police Department. During the patrol an officer in…

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012

Joel Elgee, left, and paramedic Nick Muzik look at baby Leona, who was delivered Muzik’s help in Liberty Lake Jan. 25. (Jesse Tinsley)

Today's highlights

Joel Elgee, left, and paramedic Nick Muzik look at baby Leona, who was delivered with Muzik’s help in Liberty Lake Jan. 25. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley There are some good stories in today's Valley Voice to go with your morning coffee. The feel good story of…

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

Special Newman Lake Fire District meeting

The Newman Lake Fire District 13 commissioners have called a special meeting for 6 p.m. tonight at Station 1, 10236 N. West Newman Lake Drive. The discussion will cover the bond results, fire station construction and the district's EMS levy. If you are interested in…

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The Spokane Valley City Council is looking at potential fixes of the southbound bridge of Sullivan Road. (J. Bart Rayniak)

Sullivan Bridge meeting tonight

SR file photo The city of Spokane Valley is hosting another community meeting on plans to rebuild the west Sullivan Bridge that carries southbound traffic over the Spokane River. Temporary repairs to the bridge were recently completed to allow weight restrictions on the failing bridge…

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TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012

Light agenda for tonight's council meeting

There are only a few items on the agenda for tonight's Spokane Valley City Council meeting, but how long the meeting lasts depends on how much discussion there is on those items. The council is scheduled to consider the second and final reading of proposed…

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Stolen tools returned by hooded figure

A tip to Crime Check has led to the arrest of one person in the recent theft of tools from the East Valley School District maintenance office. The tip came after police released video of the thief in action. After the video was release, somone…

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MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012

Nine arrested at Spokane Valley party

The Spokane Valley Police Department had to ask for help from other law enforcement agencies when they responded to a report of a loud party in the 16100 block of East Broadway at 1 a.m. Sunday. Numerous party goers were intoxicated and spread out in…

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After seven years as superintendent of the West Valley School District, Polly Crowley is stepping down. She visits with Orchard Center Elementary School Principal Travis Peterson on Tuesday in Spokane Valley. (Dan Pelle)

Saturday's highlights

After seven years as superintendent of the West Valley School District, Polly Crowley is stepping down. She visits with Orchard Center Elementary School Principal Travis Peterson on Tuesday in Spokane Valley. SR photo/Dan Pelle There was a good mix of stories in Saturday's Valley Voice.…

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012

Valley Fire hosts another open house

I'm continuing today's Spokane Valley Fire Department theme on my blog with the annoucement that Valley Fire Station 7 (1121 S. Evergreen) will have an open house tomorrow. The department is working to rename all their fire stations and are hosting open houses at each…

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This detached garage in the 5100 block of North Evergreen burned the evening of March 6, 2012, after items placed too close to a wood stove caught fire.  (Photo courtesy the Spokane Valley Fire Department)

Garage fire this week

The Spokane Valley Fire Department has provided a few pictures of a detached garage fire reported just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 5100 block of North Evergreen. (The pictures are a little dark, but hopefully you can make out details). The fire started when…

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THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

Cemetery Director Richard Cesler, far right, reads the names of veterans from Washington who did not receive funeral honors. (Colin Mulvany)

Today's highlights

Cemetery Director Richard Cesler, far right, reads the names of veterans from Washington who did not receive funeral honors. SR photo/Colin Mulvany It's Thursday, which means another edition of the Valley Voice has hit porches across Spokane Valley. Reporter Lisa Leinberger has a story today…

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012

Argonne project open house tonight

The city of Spokane Valley will host an open house tonight on the Argonne corridor project scheduled for this summer. The open house will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Spokane Valley High School, 2011 N. Hutchinson Road. Residents and business owners can come…

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012

Animal control, property on agenda

There are a couple of interesting items on the Spokane Valley City Council agenda for tonight. Spokane County Commissioner Todd Mielke is expected to be there to present information on a new regional animal control concept and the council is also scheduled to discuss the…

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MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012

East Valley calls special board meeting

The East Valley School District has called a special board meeting for 4:30 p.m. today at the East Valley Administration office, 12325 E. Grace. The only item on the agenda is a discussion on "board relations." I'm not sure exactly what that means, but it…

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Ashton Toth plays Don Lockwood and sings the title song in a scene from “Singing in the Rain,” which is being staged at Central Valley High School. During the production real rain is generated by hoses in the rafters, and by the end of the number, Toth is soaked. (Jesse Tinsley)

Saturday's highlights

Ashton Toth plays Don Lockwood and sings the title song in a scene from “Singing in the Rain,” which is being staged at Central Valley High School. During the production real rain is generated by hoses in the rafters, and by the end of the…

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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

University’s Jared Miller drives to the hoop between two Lake Washington defenders. (Patrick Hagerty)

Spokane Valley teams advance at State

University’s Jared Miller drives to the hoop between two Lake Washington defenders. Photo courtesy of Patrick Hagerty. Spokesman-Review reporter Greg Lee was a busy man yesterday, checking in with the Spokane Valley basketball teams playing at State in Tacoma. If you haven't checked out his…

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Police investigating child luring report

A fifth-grade girl from Opportunity Elementary School reported Thursday that a man repeatedly offered to give her a ride to school as she waited for the bus, according to a police press release. The girl was near Pierce Road and Valleyway and walked to a…

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Land deal under scrutiny

The Spokane Valley City Council is in the early stages of exploring a possible joint purchase of property with the Spokane County Library District. The eight acre spot at Sprague and Herald across from the old University City Mall is owned by Jack Pring, who…

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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012

U-High student arrested for gun

A University High School student was arrested very early this morning after a search of his home turned up a gun he allegedly displayed during a fight in Browns Park across from University High School yesterday. Students reported to school administrators that Benjamin Washington, 18,…

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Nick Kane and Bayley Brooks dance at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Lodge Ballroom early last month. Dance partners only since June, the pair have proved to be a quick study.

Today's highlights

Nick Kane and Bayley Brooks dance at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Lodge Ballroom early last month. Dance partners only since June, the pair have proved to be a quick study. SR photo/Kathy Plonka We've got another batch of good stuff for you in today's Valley…

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29, 2012

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum answers questions from the crowd Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at the Hagadone Events Center in Coeur d'Alene. After his stop in the Lake City, he was headed to Boise for an evening event. (Jesse Tinsley)

Santorum to rally in Spokane Valley Thursday

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum answers questions from the crowd Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at the Hagadone Events Center in Coeur d'Alene. SR file photo. Spokesman-Review reporter Jonathan Brunt has news in the Spin Control blog about a campaign rally event for former U.S. Senator Rick…

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TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 2012

City Hall at the Mall

The city of Spokane Valley will have its first ever "City Hall at the Mall" event Wednesday at the Spokane Valley Mall. It's an experiment with bringing City Hall and its resources to the community. City staff and council members will be on hand from…

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