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Spokane City Council says no, again, to multifamily housing in Southgate neighborhood

Mon., May 3, 2021

For the second year in a row, the council has declined a proposal to change zoning in a small slice of the Southgate neighborhood that would allow for multifamily housing development, leaving it available only for single-family housing.  

News >  Local Government

What happens to the Spokane Police Department’s used guns? City Council wants to know

Sun., May 2, 2021

What is the life cycle of a handgun used by Spokane police officers?

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Reduce river litter, reduce poverty, says environmental nonprofit leader

UPDATED: Thu., April 29, 2021

To clean the Spokane River, start by addressing poverty, housing shortages and opioid addiction.

News >  Spokane

Longtime Bloomies preserve their annual traditions as another virtual Bloomsday kicks off

UPDATED: Sat., May 1, 2021

At a quick glance, the second story of this house just off Freya Street might appear like a peculiar place to hang laundry to dry.

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City outlines deal to study water fluoridation

UPDATED: Mon., April 26, 2021

It’s not a green light, but it is a start.

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Should Spokane residents cut lawn watering to every other day? Some city leaders think so

UPDATED: Mon., April 26, 2021

It’s been a dry spring, but the city is asking residents to think twice about breaking out the lawn sprinkler.

News >  Local Government

A or B? Spokane switches in May to every-other-week recycling schedule

Mon., April 26, 2021

Utility customers can check an interactive map on the city’s website to see whether they are on the “week A” or “week B” schedule. The city also mailed notices directly to customers that indicate during which week their recycling will be collected.

News >  Local Government

Getting There: New $3/hour parking rates, fines could come soon to downtown Spokane

Mon., April 26, 2021

City staff finalized the details of a long-awaited legislative proposal last week that would set parking rates between $0.50 and $3 per hour in downtown Spokane, depending on the demand for spaces in that area.

News >  WA Government

Washington lawmakers reach deal that would restrict use of tear gas unless elected officials OK it

UPDATED: Thu., April 22, 2021

The compromise reached allows law enforcement to use tear gas for public riots only after getting approval from the highest elected official in the jurisdiction.

News >  Local Government

Spokane police union stymied review of 2020 protests spurred by death of George Floyd

Thu., April 22, 2021

For months, the Spokane Police Guild has blocked a formal review of law enforcement’s response to protests that erupted over George Floyd’s killing and devolved into chaos last year.

News >  Health

Woodward to Spokane: I’m getting vaccinated and you should, too

UPDATED: Fri., April 23, 2021

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward wasted little time scheduling an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once she became eligible.

News >  Local Government

Spokane City Council extends loosened restrictions on help for utility bills amid pandemic

UPDATED: Tue., April 20, 2021

Restrictions have slowly eased, but for many, the economic pain of the pandemic has not.

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Audit flags potential conflict of interest in shelter contracts; Stuckart fires back

Tue., April 20, 2021

Former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart may have violated city conflict of interest law when he allegedly helped steer a city warming center contract to Jewels Helping Hands in 2019, according to a state auditor’s report published Monday.

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With new law, Spokane City Council makes electric vehicles a top priority

UPDATED: Mon., April 19, 2021

The Spokane City Council approved a law Monday that will require city government to purchase electric vehicles when they’re available and cheaper than the gas-powered alternative.

Opinion >  Column

Getting There: Help Spokane choose the path between Fish Lake and Centennial trails

Mon., April 19, 2021

Although the two trails are separated by a short distance as the magpie flies, they remain unconnected. Bridging the two together would effectively add a nearly 10-mile southward spur to the Centennial Trail, or allow those riding the Fish Lake Trail direct access to the 65-mile Centennial Trail between Nine Mile Falls and Coeur d’Alene.

News >  Spokane

Hope House women’s shelter nearly ready to open new building

Sat., April 17, 2021

After years of planning, fundraising and building, Volunteers of America is nearly ready to open its new Hope House women’s shelter.

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STA approves free summer bus passes for kids; details still to come

UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021

Elected leaders and the Spokane Transit Authority were blown away by the number of local students who took advantage of the free bus passes offered by the city of Spokane in the summer of 2019.

News >  Local Government

Woman’s Club of Spokane wants homeless shelter out of its building

Thu., April 15, 2021

The Woman’s Club of Spokane issued a plea to its neighbors: Call the cops on us.

News >  Spokane

As virtual Bloomsday nears, so does the deadline for discounted registration

UPDATED: Fri., April 16, 2021

The most exciting road race of the spring will be run right here in Spokane.

News >  Local Government

Charge your engines: Spokane could lease electric Hyundai Konas

Tue., April 13, 2021

Scofflaws beware: Spokane’s parking enforcement officers may soon quietly whir through city streets on electric power.

Grab your swimsuit, the Spokane City Council just backed an expanded aquatics season

UPDATED: Tue., April 13, 2021

The Spokane City Council signaled its support Monday for the city’s summer aquatics program, the viability of which has been hampered by the pandemic.

News >  Local Government

Key leader in Spokane’s homelessness response leaves City Hall

Mon., April 12, 2021

Tija Danzig, a senior manager in the city’s Community Housing and Human Services Department, left the city to accept a job at the nonprofit Americares, leaving a hole in a department that already had a reputation for being heavily relied upon by the city.

News >  Local Government

Spokane mayor, council president may strike deal on fluoride study

Sun., April 11, 2021

After months of stalemate, the city is nearly ready to commission a study of fluoridating its water supply.

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Spokane Parks and Rec asks for financial boost to support public pools

Fri., April 9, 2021

The number of laps Spokane swimmers complete this summer may come down to two factors: personal stamina and financial support from the Spokane City Council.

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City of Spokane outlines plans for 2021 construction season

UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021

City officials outlined plans for the 2021 construction season on Thursday, but as any recent Hamilton Street motorist can testify, it’s already well underway.