Volunteer Shannon Braithwait, left, puts out clothing at the Council Closet, a clothes bank at Barker High, on Wednesday. Students and their families can choose clothes from the donated items when the closet is open. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley I abandoned the blog for a day…
Improvements made to Woodlawn Cemetery in Spokane Valley include a new entry gate and central bench/columbarium. SR photo/Kathy Plonka We've got several good stories for you in today's Valley Voice. Correspondent Cindy Hval talked to 12-year-old Justin Peterson, who has been working to raise money…
Frank Boyle submitted this picture of himself when running for re-election in 2003. Residents of Liberty Lake know the name Frank Boyle. Boyle, who retired as a manager from the U.S. Postal Service after 38 years, served as a Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District…
Spokane County elections worker Ralph Gruss grabs another tray of ballots to be put through counting machines at the elections office on Monday. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley This is just a reminder that the Spokane Valley City Council meeting set for tonight has been cancelled so…
I couldn't resist posting a picture of my target after I spent Saturday afternoon at the Spokane Police Academy gun range. We were there (and at Spokane County Raceway in the morning) as part of the Citizen's Academy class offered through the Spokane County Sheriff's…
Tyler Saunders, left, a senior from Mead High School, gets tips on how to safely mount a new cutting tool on a large milling machine from veteran machinist Cal Christen at Spokane Community College on Friday. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley Welcome to another Monday morning. We've…
Spokane County Sheriff's Office Air 1 helicopter. SR file photo. Last night was another interesting night at the Citizen's Academy class offered by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office that offers a peek into the department. We heard from people working forensics, DUI patrol and Air…
The Liberty Lake Police Department recently took delivery of three new police cars to replace some of its aging fleet. But people adept at spotting the unique profile of a Crown Victoria police car from blocks away will have to retrain their eye. The new…
Katie McLaughlin hands a treat to a Husky-mix at SCRAPS. She is a student in East Valley's STAR program, which partners with several businesses in the area that invite students to work during the afternoons to gain some experience. SR photo/Tyler Tjomsland It's time to…
If you are looking for something indoors to do with the kids tonight for Halloween, there are several options available. In Spokane Valley the University SCOPE station is hosting an open house tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be candy for the kids,…
Reporter Tom Clouse has a story in today's paper about the dropping violent crime rate in Spokane, Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. The story is looking at 2011 numbers. Burglaries, however, were up across the board. So which is the safest city to live in?…
Kristie Gaffney and her younger children, twins Keaton, left, and Kyra, right, 12, stand in their living room Wednesday. Gaffney has turned her home into a not-too-scary haunted house with decorated walls, animated figures, statues and pictures. They live in Greenacres. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley We've…
Today and Saturday are your last chances to stop by the Valley Mission Haunted Pool. The city of Spokane Valley has turned the pool decks and locker rooms into a haunted house. This year's features are the Tarp Tunnel of Terror, the Zombie Graveyeard and…
I am taking a six week Citizen's Academy class offered by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Anyone can sign up and we spend every Thursday evening learning a little bit about everything from gangs to sex crimes to property crimes. Last night we got a…
Local shoppers have been eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the new H&M store in the Spokane Valley Mall. The fashion retailer is known for its low prices. SR reporter Pia Hallenberg volunteered (without requiring much convincing) to go to today's grand opening and check…
West Valley City School students, including Jaymee Finke, left, and Lacey Marrow, right, prepare for the school’s haunted house this Friday and Saturday. SR photo/Dan Pelle Happy Thursday, everyone. Is anyone getting some snow? Before we start thinking about winter, though, we have to tackle…
Five tabby cats, who were surrendered by an owner that could not care for them, arrive at SCRAPS in Spokane Valley in June. SR file photo. The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is reporting that their cat room population has exploded from eight to…
The Central Valley High School Government Club is hosting a debate tonight with the candidates for the Spokane County Commissioner seats. The debate, which is open to the public, will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Doors open at 5…
I picked up copies of the applications received by the Spokane Valley Fire Department for the vacant fire commissioner seat the other day and there are plenty of familiar names in the bunch. Seven people have applied for the position, which was created when former…
The city of Spokane Valley has begun its fall street sweeping. Sweepers will be at work during daylight hours (weather permitting) in priority zones 1 and 2, which are all located south of Sprague Ave. Arterials will also be cleaned. A map and more additional…
Members of the Spokane Valley Fire Department honor guard placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, on Oct. 8. Photo courtesy Matt Jorgensen I think a cup of coffee (or two) is even more important on…
Jewelry valued at more than $10,000 was reported missing from a home in the 10800 block of East 35th in Spokane Valley Wednesday. According to a police press release, the homeowner came home around 5 p.m. and noticed an open sliding glass door. A jewelry…
Kate Steen, nanny for twins Reed Swain, left and Harrison Swain, age 3, reads to them at the Liberty Lake Library Tuesday. When the city of Liberty Lake incorporated, it started it’s own library rather than contract with the Spokane County Library District. Now the…
Spokane Valley Police arrested a man late Monday night after he led officers on a car chase and nearly ran over the foot of one officer, according to police spokesman Craig Chamberlin. An officer spotted a car swerving out of its lane at Main and…
No, the aliens have not landed. No, it's not a government surveillance drone. When I heard a blimp was going to be in the air Wednesday in Spokane Valley, I was naturally expecting something large like the Goodyear blimp. But it's not. Crews wil be…
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