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Superior Court Judge dismisses effort to recall County Commissioner Al French
A judge appointed to represent the Spokane County Superior Court Thursday dismissed the recall petition filed last month against Commissioner Al French.
Spokane County Commissioners to host three public roundtables on 2025 budgeting process
The Spokane County Commissioners are actively outlining next year’s budget and will begin taking community feedback on the process next week.
Spokane County Commissioners move to regulate wind, solar farms as interest grows in Eastern Washington
As energy companies continue to eye large wind farms in Eastern Washington, Spokane County commissioners are setting the terms for what they’ll look like within the county’s borders.
Developers hope to pivot on Wandermere property once lauded as next Kendall Yards
The developers tasked with turning a former gravel pit into the next Kendall Yards have asked the county if they can alter course.
In farewell to McMorris Rodgers, Fairchild summit showcases progress, pitfalls for military families
Military families and their advocates gathered at Fairchild Air Force Base on Wednesday to share resources, reflect on the progress they have made and highlight the barriers that still make it hard for troops and their families to access adequate food, housing, employment and education.
Primary night results preface hotly contested race for Spokane County Commission
Tuesday’s primary had no impact on who would advance to the November election in the race to represent southwestern Spokane County on the county commission.
Many with PFAS in their West Plains wells question airport leadership and Commissioner Al French; he blames criticism on election year politics
West Plains resident Craig Volosing stood up in a June public meeting to allege County Commissioner Al French and Spokane International Airport engaged in “absolute silence” on water contamination first discovered in 2017.
Spokane County puts sales tax renewal request on November ballot
Spokane County voters will be asked to renew a nearly 30-year-old sales tax this November that funds detention facilities and jails for juvenile offenders.
Spokane County’s plans for 30-year-old tax renewal request may be complicated by Mayor Brown’s proposal
Spokane County commissioners will ask voters to renew a tax to pay for detention services for minors, but Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s Monday announcement of her proposal to increase the sales tax within city limits could affect when they decide to do it.
‘This area’s growing, thriving’: Spokane County to construct new community park on the West Plains
The sounds of hammers pounding, nail guns firing and cautionary beeps from heavy machinery seems to fill the rolling hills near Interstate 90’s exit 272 on the West Plains.
Resurrected reality TV series ‘Cops’ to return to Spokane County despite local, nationwide critiques
The reality television show “Cops,” which has faced national scrutiny in recent years for its depiction of law enforcement, will return to the region this summer to film alongside Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies stationed in Spokane Valley and unincorporated areas of the county.
Kerfuffle at the courthouse: Campaign event for county commissioner devolves into chaos
Before Molly Marshall could get to the specifics of her plan to deal with water pollution, the county commissioner candidate’s press conference devolved into chaos as her supporters attempted to forcibly remove a provocateur from the audience.
Officials say new broadband system in Spokane County will be a boost to rural communities
While communities in southern Spokane County wait for hardwired internet access, the regional broadband development authority has managed to provide a temporary solution that improves remote learning, economic development and emergency responses in rural areas.
‘You are in for a treat’: Spokane International Airport unveils newly constructed concourse
Glossy terrazzo floors, windows that tint automatically and a 315-square-foot nursing room are just some of the features that can be found under the sloped steel roof of the Spokane International Airport’s newest addition.
Free bus fare proposed for nearly nine weeks during Expo ‘74 anniversary celebrations
Spokane’s elected leadership wants it to be free to ride a bus in Spokane County for nearly nine weeks during the 50th anniversary celebration of Expo ’74. Some members of the Spokane Transit Authority board are skeptical.
Retired Air National Guard member announces candidacy, hopes to unseat county Commissioner Al French
A retired Washington Air National Guard member has announced her candidacy to represent the West Plains on the Spokane County Board of Commissioners.
Mary Kuney keeps chair position of Spokane County Commission – and this time her fellow Republicans don’t object
Leadership for the Spokane County Commission will stay the same for 2024, after commissioners unanimously voted to keep Republicans Mary Kuney and Josh Kerns as chair and vice-chair, respectively.
Getting There: 4 years after it closed, the Euclid Road Bridge is reopening
“That bridge made life impossible,” Erika Von Scheele said.