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Spokane Valley archive for Jan. 1, 2012

THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 2012

Backpacks for Kids

The Salvation Army is once again collecting donations of school supplies for its annual Backpacks for Kids program. Low income children are given a backpack full of the school supplies they will need. There are several collection sites in Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake, including…

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Avid archer and hunter Jake Hodge holds the tension on his bow and checks the sights after they were adjusted at Spokane Valley Archery Friday. The large shop, with a small indoor range and large outdoor range, is a destination for archers looking for technical experience in the shop and a place to shoot, alone or in a league. (Jesse Tinsley)

Today's highlights

Avid archer and hunter Jake Hodge holds the tension on his bow and checks the sights after they were adjusted at Spokane Valley Archery Friday. The large shop, with a small indoor range and large outdoor range, is a destination for archers looking for technical…

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15, 2012

TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 2012

Ribbon cutting tonight in Fairfield

The town of Fairfield will celebrate the completion of its East Main Street rehabilitation project with a ribbon cutting tonight at 6 p.m. There will be a hot dog and hamburger barbecue in nearby Thiel Park for those who want to attend.

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MONDAY, AUG. 13, 2012

Deputy Chief Larry Rider looks at the workmanship and materials inside the new Spokane Valley fire station going up in the 6300 block of East Sprague Avenue Wednesday. Station 6 will serve the area that extends west to Havana Street and east approximately 1.5 miles. It is scheduled to open in November. (Jesse Tinsley)

Saturday's highlights

Deputy Chief Larry Rider looks at the workmanship and materials inside the new Spokane Valley fire station going up in the 6300 block of East Sprague Avenue Wednesday. Station 6 will serve the area that extends west to Havana Street and east approximately 1.5 miles.…

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THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 2012

Incident Commander Dustin Thurman keeps track of crews during a training exercise at the City of Spokane Valley Fire Department's newly refurbished burn tower, Thurs. evening, Nov. 17, 2011. (J. Bart Rayniak)

Spokane Valley Fire open house

Incident Commander Dustin Thurman keeps track of crews during a training exercise at the Spokane Valley Fire Department's newly refurbished burn tower, Thurs. evening, Nov. 17, 2011. SR file photo. If you have ever wanted a chance to get up close and watch firefighters do…

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Hot Rockford Nights

The fourth annual Hot Rockford Nights car show will be held Saturday in Rockford City Park, but there's also something to do Friday night as well. Car owners can pre-register for $15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Moon in Rockford and then stick…

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Japanese students perform traditional dance and drumming on Monday at New Life Church. Compass USA is celebrating 25 years of its exchange student program with Japan. (PHOTOS BY DAN PELLE)

Today's highlights

Japanese students perform traditional dance and drumming on Monday at New Life Church. Compass USA is celebrating 25 years of its exchange student program with Japan.SR photo/Dan Pelle We have a bright and sunny morning to check out today's Valley Voice. Reporter Lisa Leinberger has…

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 2012

Spokane Valley road construction, part 12

I'm not sure if it's really part 12, but that's what it feels like as Spokane Valley pushes forward on more road construction projects. The Sprague Avenue reconstruction project east of Evergreen Road is continuing, as is the grind and overlay of Dishman-Mica Road between…

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TUESDAY, AUG. 7, 2012

Election night

Tonight we'll get our first look at election results. The actual counting will last a week or more, but the first batch of votes counted on election day usually gives a good indication if something is passing. Click here after 8 p.m. tonight to find…

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National Night Out in Spokane Valley

There are going to be National Night Out Against Crime block parties across the Spokane Valley area tonight. There are too many to list, but there are a couple we can highlight. University SCOPE will be handing out free ice cream bars from 6 to…

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MONDAY, AUG. 6, 2012

Doddie Williams, right, and Rachel White serve Aimee Cook, 4, a corn dog lunch at Spokane Valley Community of Christ Church Wednesday. Some of the free lunch programs offered at schools have ended, so the congregation at Community of Christ is stepping up with free lunches for children and adults three days a week at the church. (Colin Mulvany)

Saturday's highlights

Doddie Williams, right, and Rachel White serve Aimee Cook, 4, a corn dog lunch at Spokane Valley Community of Christ Church Wednesday. Some of the free lunch programs offered at schools have ended, so the congregation at Community of Christ is stepping up with free…

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FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2012

Here's the skinny on University Road

We got an email yesterday asking about the status of University Road, so I thought I'd post some information for anyone who hasn't spotted the occasional updates in my city council stories. The pavement on University between Fourth and 16th Avenues was ground down several…

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THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2012

Tim Page, of Bellingham, climbs a rock face as his nephew Nathan Pettis, 15, belays on Monday at John H. Shields Park in Spokane. Page, a program coordinator with the American Alpine Institute, was in town to see family and decided to take Pettis climbing. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Thursday's highlights

Tim Page, of Bellingham, climbs a rock face as his nephew Nathan Pettis, 15, belays on Monday at John H. Shields Park in Spokane. Page, a program coordinator with the American Alpine Institute, was in town to see family and decided to take Pettis climbing.…

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1, 2012

PETA sends letter to Valley Mall

After last week's rescue of a dog locked in a hot car at the Spokane Valley Mall, PETA has sent a letter to the Spokane Valley Mall asking it to paint the organization's "Too Hot for Spot" logo in the mall's parking spaces. The logo…

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TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012

MONDAY, JULY 30, 2012

Bob Williams of Longview, Wash., rides a body bowl slide on Monday at Splashdown Waterpark in Spokane Valley. Williams said he and his son, Bob Jr., travel to the park from the West Side as much as they can. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Saturday's highlights

Bob Williams of Longview, Wash., rides a body bowl slide on Monday at Splashdown Waterpark in Spokane Valley. Williams said he and his son, Bob Jr., travel to the park from the West Side as much as they can. SR photo/Tyler Tjomsland It's hot and…

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THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012

Car accident at Argonne Road and Upriver Drive on July 26, 2012. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.  (Photo courtesy the Spokane Valley Fire Department)

Argonne Road blocked by accident

12:45 p.m. update - Argonne is now back open. Argonne Road is expected to be blocked near Upriver Drive for another hour or so due to a serious accident, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Northbound lanes are blocked at Maringo and only one…

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Kristen Messer, Austin Pruitt, center, and Amberlynn Weber, shown July 19 at West Valley High School, have qualified for the Paralympics in London this summer. The three, all members of Team St. Luke’s, will compete in track events along with Susannah Scaroni.. (Jesse Tinsley)

Today's highlights

Kristen Messer, Austin Pruitt, center, and Amberlynn Weber, shown July 19 at West Valley High School, have qualified for the Paralympics in London this summer. The three, all members of Team St. Luke’s, will compete in track events along with Susannah Scaroni. SR photo/Jesse Tinsley…

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012

Key items on council agenda tonight

There are a couple key items on the Spokane Valley City Council agenda for tonight's meeting, both of which have the potential to make it a lengthy meeting. First up is a public hearing on a proposed development agreement to go with property on Conklin…

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Driver accused in Millwood hit-and-run

The driver accused of running over a 2-year-old girl in a bicycle trailer and then driving away appeared in court Monday. Gonzaga University law student Timmy Nguyen has been charged with hit-and-run and vehicular assault. The girl he is accused of running over is still…

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MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012

More road construction in Spokane Valley

Several new road construction projects are starting today in Spokane Valley. The streets affected are Fourth Avenue form Dishman-Mica to Farr Roads, Dishman-Mica from 16th Avenue to Schafer Road, and Vista Road from Mission to Nora avenues. All three street preservation projects will include new…

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Jan and Jack Hamlin enjoy lunch at Donna’s Diner as Sprague Avenue reconstruction is seen reflected in the window Wednesday. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Saturday's highlights

Jan and Jack Hamlin enjoy lunch at Donna’s Diner as Sprague Avenue reconstruction is seen reflected in the window Wednesday. SR photo/Tyler Tjomsland Now this is my kind of Monday - cool, breezy and sunny. While I revel in this too-short window of perfect weather,…

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