Hear about the new Spokane Valley city hall
The first in a series of public meetings will be held tomorrow, May 6 at 6 p.m. at CenterPlace.
Spokane Valley Pia Hallenberg
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
City Hall at Spokane Valley Mall
Spokane Valley Mayor Dean Grafos presents the state of the city address on Wednesday.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015
Where do you get stuck in traffic in Spokane Valley? 3
There was a lot of talk about traffic tonight at the Spokane Valley City Council meeting - including a presentation of the 400-page University Overpass Study that's nearly finalized. (The photo is from 2012)
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
Spokane Valley Permit Center moving
The Spokane Valley Permit Center is moving into City Hall where it will open its doors Monday morning.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
Statue installed today
The 16.5 foot bronze statue, Dance of Sun & Moon, was put into place using a truck crane earlier today at Mirabeau Point Park. Watch a slideshow of the installation here and read the story in tomorrow's paper.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015
Mining moratorium hearing tonight
The Spokane Valley City Council is hosting a public hearing about a proposed mining moratorium at its meeting tonight at 6 p.m.
Statue unveiled on Thursday
The statue, Dance of Sun and Moon, is finally headed to a permanent location
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015
Appleway Trail construction begins again
Crews will begin work on the section between University and Pines Roads on March 9.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015
Comprehensive plan update tonight
Spokane Valley is in the middle of updating its comprehensive plan and the consulting team will present its findings tonight, at a meeting from 6-8 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Pl.
MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015
Happy New Year Spokane Valley
I miss having coffee with you all - here's a sneak peek at what your Spokane Valley blog mistress is working on. And while you are at it take a look at our new blog design.
TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 2014
Constitutionalists call for rally in the Valley 3
Scott Maclay, president of the Rattlesnakes Motorcycle Club, has invited other constitutionalists to join him Saturday at 2 p.m. for a protest at the “occupied” Spokane Valley Police Department on East Sprague Avenue.
Spokane Valley continues crackdown on marijuana 1
As it aims to create a drug free city, the Spokane Valley city council is tonight discussing an ordinance intended to curb marijuana use by teenagers.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 2014
Let's light up the Spokane Valley map!
Every year we generate a map of holiday light displays here at the paper. People register their own lights on a public map and those of us who like driving around looking at the lights have an easy way to find them. How about this:…
TUESDAY, DEC. 2, 2014
A new place for city hall? 2
The Spokane Valley city council is considering a purchase of land for a new city hall. The 3.3 acre lot in question is located at Sprague Avenue and Dartmouth Road at the west end of U City Mall and for sale for slightly less than…
Tuesday morning roundup
It's been some time since I've looked at how this Spokane Valley beat of mine is developing, so here's a little roundup for you: This blog has grown from 99 to 130 followers (not explosive growth, but pretty darn good). I love hearing from you…
MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2014
Spokane Valley designates #GivingTuesday
At the last Spokane Valley City Council meeting, Mayor Dean Grafos designated Tuesday Dec. 2 as Giving Tuesday. Grafos said the globally celebrated day is a great opportunity for people to give back to the community. "This is a way for all citizens to join…
Light the Christmas tree in Spokane Valley
The Rotary Club of Spokane Valley is getting the Christmas tree in the University City parking lot ready for the annual lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Santa is stopping by and the choir Solar Energy from the Sunrise Elementary School will be...
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Facebook page tracks Spokane Valley History
David Sean Brown was born and raised in Spokane Valley. Back in 2010, he joined Facebook and quickly made contact with people he'd gone to school with or shared interests with. "I've always been interested in the history of Spokane and Spokane Valley," said Brown...
Done with topless baristas, coalition moves on to weed
The Spokane Valley-based Coalition for Community Values has formed a task force that aims to limit access to all types of marijuana in Spokane Valley. City Council member Ed Pace asked city staff to look into regulations in Washington towns Wenatchee and Fife, which both…
TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 2014
List of rock homes is growing fast 3
Since the story on Spokane Valley river rock homes ran on Sunday, we've had more than ten people register their rock home on the online map we provided. Don't be left out - submit your home today. In a week or so we will share…
MONDAY, NOV. 17, 2014
Spokane Valley City Council meeting tonight
Just as I was hitting my stride with the Tuesday meetings, we're having one on a Monday. Tonight's agenda includes a noxious weed board update and a public hearing on the shoreline master plan, as well as an executive session about a real estate purchase.…
FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 2014
First dance with Mary Jane 3
You may remember Shelly Clark as one of the organizers behind the protest that lead to Spokane Valley outlawing topless barristas about a year ago. Thursday night, Clark and the Coalition for Community Values called a meeting at CenterPlace to discuss the impact the legalization...
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2014
River rock homes in Spokane Valley
Together with staff at The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum we are looking for homes in Spokane Valley constructed with river rock. The homes we are looking for don't have to be as elaborate as the original Vera Water Pump House above, but the front or…
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8, 2014
STA open house and forum Thursday
Spokane Transit Authority is hosting a series of open houses asking the public for input on its long-range transit plan, Moving Forward. The first open house is Oct. 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Center Place, 2426 North Discovery Place. Valley residents are encouraged to show…
TUESDAY, OCT. 7, 2014
Spokane Valley City Council meeting tonight
This evening's City Council meeting is a study session during which city staff will present research on current topics and issues facing the council. Tonight, we will hear about possible restrictions on truck parking in neighborhoods and get a briefing on proposed amendments to the…
Pia Hallenberg joined The Spokesman-Review in 2004. She is currently a reporter for the City Desk covering Spokane Valley city hall and community news. She also writes news features about people and events.