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News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley residents propose lessening density per acre for duplex, town house and cottage projects

Thu., Jan. 17, 2019

A group of Spokane Valley residents are working to modify city regulations for duplexes, town homes and cottage developments through a proposed change to city code.

News >  Local government

Commission recommends doubling salaries for Spokane Valley City Council

Thu., Jan. 17, 2019

The Spokane Valley City Council is receiving pay raises for the first time in 13 years based on recommendations from a citizen salary commission.

News >  Spokane

Traveling museum brings African-American history to Whitworth University

Wed., Jan. 16, 2019

Whitworth University on Tuesday hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, which features 200 pieces of memorabilia displayed chronologically, from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to current hip-hop culture.

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News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley voters asked to support $113 million fire department levy

Tue., Jan. 15, 2019

The Spokane Valley Fire Department wants voters to approve a $113 million tax to help pay salaries, buy new fire engines, and build a new Barker Road fire station and a new maintenance facility.

News >  Business

Comcast aims to help customers with disabilities through call center, technology

Sun., Jan. 13, 2019

At Comcast’s Accessibility Center of Excellence in Liberty Lake – the company’s largest accessibility support center in the country – a team of specially trained agents are helping elderly as well as physically and visually impaired customers use the company’s X1 television platform and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

News >  Spokane

3 dogs lighter, maybe chilly, after losing 13 pounds of fur

Sat., Jan. 12, 2019

Three Shih Tzus are a bit surprised but in good spirits after the Spokane Humane Society removed a combined 13 pounds of matted fur from the dogs earlier this week.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley City Council deletes open space requirement for mixed-use zone projects

Thu., Jan. 10, 2019

Spokane Valley City Council approved an ordinance that removes open space requirements for residential properties in a mixed use zone.

News >  Transportation

Another roundabout planned for Spokane Valley

Thu., Jan. 10, 2019

Spokane Valley is about to get another roundabout. This time road construction crews will build the roundabout at the Barker Road and I-90 interchange.

News >  Business

Washington regulators won’t reconsider decision to deny Avista sale to Hydro One

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 8, 2019

Washington state regulators have declined to reconsider the proposed sale of Avista Corp. to Toronto-based Hydro One Ltd.

News >  Spokane

Former Spokane blood bank foundation leader files whistleblower complaint

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 8, 2019

The former executive director of the Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest filed a whistleblower complaint alleging she was fired for opposing a deal that could benefit board members while reducing grants supporting the local community.

News >  Spokane

Visit Spokane names new president and CEO

UPDATED: Mon., Jan. 7, 2019

Visit Spokane announced Monday it has named Meg Winchester as president and CEO of the organization. Winchester has been director of the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau for more than a decade.

News >  Spokane

With impressive track record behind him, local greeting card artist launches own company

Mon., Jan. 7, 2019

For Spokane Valley artist Colin Hayes, there’s still something special about sending and receiving physical greeting cards in an increasingly digital world.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Permits issued for crisis nursery’s new building on Sprague

Sun., Jan. 6, 2019

The permits encompass most work for the construction of the 32,000-square-foot, 40-foot-tall building at 2230 E. Sprague Ave. The structure’s foundation was laid this fall.

News >  Business

Airway Heights development to include 72 townhomes

Sat., Jan. 5, 2019

The Arrowleaf Townhomes project calls for 20 duplex lots and 32 single-family lots on more than 12 acres near Ketchum Drive and Whitetip Avenue.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley Arts Council falls far short of funding plans

Thu., Jan. 3, 2019

Spokane Valley City Council approved an agreement with the Spokane Valley Arts Council to bring a seventh sculpture to the city.

News >  Business

New business park filling up in Spokane Valley

Thu., Jan. 3, 2019

For real estate investor Tom Andersen, the Tapa Business Park in Spokane Valley is described as a “field of dreams” project.

News >  Spokane

Dry, cold temperatures ring in region’s new year

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 31, 2018

New Year’s Day begins under partly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering around 30 degrees in Spokane, the National Weather Service predicted.

News >  Spokane

Family remembers 17-year-old with scholarship dedicated to her passion for helping others

Sun., Dec. 30, 2018

Spokane Valley resident Sophie Hawley had aspirations of becoming a pediatric nurse since she was seven years old.

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Christmas in space: Spokane’s Anne McClain, crewmates celebrate holiday aboard International Space Station

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 27, 2018

Spokane native Lt. Col. Anne McClain and NASA Expedition 58 crewmates spent Christmas enjoying a holiday meal, sharing gifts and calling down to family members from the International Space Station.

News >  Spokane

Megan Hulsey helps spark entrepreneurs in Spokane

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 28, 2018

As entrepreneur program manager for StartUp Spokane, Megan Hulsey helps people turn their business ideas into reality.

News >  Spokane

Slugs, emojis, narwhals – you name it – Spokane’s Old World Christmas makes the glass ornament you never knew you wanted

Tue., Dec. 25, 2018

Old World Christmas is nearly 40 years old and remains in Spokane four years after the founders sold the company. It still creates hundreds of different glass ornaments, which are sold around the world.

News >  Business

The Dirt: First permits issues for construction of U-District’s Catalyst Building

Sun., Dec. 23, 2018

The University District Gateway Bridge opened last week, which was quickly followed by the city issuing building permits to Avista Corp. at the bridge’s south landing.

News >  Business

204-unit apartment complex planned in Airway Heights

Sat., Dec. 22, 2018

Plans were filed this month with Spokane County to develop a three-story apartment complex in Airway Heights.

News >  Local government

Spokane Valley council awards lodging tax grants

Wed., Dec. 19, 2018

The Spokane Valley City Council awarded several organizations funding through its lodging tax to promote tourism.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley council changes timing, length of public comment period

Tue., Dec. 18, 2018

The public comment process at Spokane Valley City Hall will be changing after two recent votes by City Council members to reduce comment time and change when those comments occur during council meetings.