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Spokane Valley City Council mulls shorter comment periods, advance notice for committee removal

Sat., Oct. 13, 2018

Spokane Valley City Council is mulling revisions to the city’s governance manual that will reduce time for public comments and slightly change the process for removing council members from committees.

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Spokane Valley unveils new Myrna Park near Saltese Flats; namesake had deep roots in community

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

A section of land near Saltese Flats holds special memories for former Spokane Valley City Councilman Bill Gothmann, many of them of his late wife Myrna. The land is now a city park in her name.

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Spokane Valley mayor appoints James Johnson to county human rights task force

Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

Spokane Valley Mayor Rod Higgins appointed resident James Johnson to the Spokane County Human Rights Task Force at a Sept. 25 meeting, which residents claim is a step in the right direction for the city.

A&E >  Books

Northwest Passages Book Club: ‘Longmire’ author Craig Johnson brings a dose of cowboy humor to Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

Craig Johnson, best-selling author of the “Longmire” mystery series, has a lot in common with his protagonist, Sheriff Walt Longmire.

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From South Korea to Spokane, no shortage of love now for these dogs

Wed., Oct. 10, 2018

Luke, one of eight dogs rescued from an illegal meat farm in South Korea and accepted by SpokAnimal, will soon have a new home.

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Pair of German shepherds are award finalists following three weeks trapped in underground missile silo

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 9, 2018

A pair of German Shepherds, rescued in April from an abandoned underground silo in Medical Lake after surviving for more than 21 days, are among a dozen pets nominated for the most unusual pet insurance claim by Nationwide Insurance.

News >  Spokane

County hosting public budget meeting on parks and roads

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 8, 2018

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is holding the second of three community roundtable meetings on Oct. 9 to gather public input for the 2019 Spokane County budget. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ hearing room on the bottom floor of the Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Avenue.

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Experimental Aircraft Association in lawsuit with airport board over Felts Field eviction

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 7, 2018

The Experimental Aircraft Association is embroiled in a lawsuit with the Spokane Airport Board, alleging their organization was wrongfully evicted from a hangar at Felts Field.

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Spokane County commissioner candidates debate housing, public safety, economy

Thu., Oct. 4, 2018

Spokane County Commissioner Al French and challenger Robbi Katherine Anthony traded viewpoints on public safety, housing, growth and economic development during a Thursday afternoon election debate at the Spokane Club.

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Fire roundup: Motorcyclist, teen bike rider hit by vehicles in Spokane Valley

Thu., Oct. 4, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to several calls involving brush fires, vehicles striking pedestrians and unauthorized burning by residents.

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County Commissioner Al French faces challenge from political newcomer Robbi Katherine Anthony

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

If you want experience, Al French is probably your pick for Spokane County Commission.

News >  Washington

Washington dairy interests optimistic in wake of new trade agreement

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 1, 2018

Dairy groups in Washington state are encouraged by the Trump administration’s new North American trade deal announced Monday and what they see as its potential to create additional market access for dairy farmers.

News >  Business

Event center in Spokane Valley adding casino

Sun., Sept. 30, 2018

The Players and Spectators Event Center in Spokane Valley is planning to add a casino.

News >  Business

E-commerce sales tax coming to Washington

Sat., Sept. 29, 2018

Washington state will require businesses to collect sales tax for items shipped to out-of-state customers beginning Monday.

News >  Home and garden

This old love story: The Skinner House near Corbin Park anchors Sunday’s Historic Home Tour

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 28, 2018

When Tammy Arndt purchased the Harry and Ella Skinner House overlooking Corbin Park three decades ago to open a bed and breakfast, she became a steward of history. The Queen Anne style home – built 117 years ago by Harry J. Skinner, a prominent contractor and employee of Spokane pioneer D.C. Corbin – became a catalyst in encouraging builders to construct more than 80 homes in the early 1900s around the park.

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Eviction notices stoke anxiety at The Academy senior living facility

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 28, 2018

Residents of The Academy, a senior living facility near Gonzaga University, received an eviction notice on Tuesday stating they must move out by Nov. 15 to make way for future development.

News >  Spokane

Spokane County commissioners postpone votes on Five Mile Prairie and Whitworth-area developments

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 26, 2018

Spokane County Commissioners postponed a decision for two zoning changes that could bring new development to Whitworth University as well as a neighborhood north of Five Mile Prairie.

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Inland Northwest Blood Center undergoing name change to Vitalant

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 24, 2018

The Inland Northwest Blood Center announced Monday it’s undergoing a name change to Vitalant in a rebranding effort by parent company Blood Systems, Inc. to unite its 10 blood centers, research institute and laboratory.

News >  Spokane

Michael Baumgartner, David Green differ on role of Spokane County treasurer

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

Both candidates for Spokane County treasurer have lots of experience. But they differ on the kind of experience that’s better suited for the job and how to use that experience.

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Vote next week could bring hundreds of new apartments to Spokane’s Five Mile Prairie neighborhood

Sat., Sept. 22, 2018

Spokane County commissioners will vote next week on a controversial zoning change north of Five Mile Prairie that has residents concerned it could bring hundreds of apartments to their neighborhood.

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Fire roundup: Spokane Valley crews rescue two women trapped after car rollover

Thu., Sept. 20, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to several reports of brush fires, natural gas leaks, downed electrical lines and a vehicle accident that required firefighters to extricate two women from a vehicle.

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Spokane Valley City Council may still not raise property taxes for 2019

Thu., Sept. 20, 2018

Spokane Valley is planning to opt out of raising property taxes in 2019, which will mark a decade without an increase for residents.

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Mary Kuney, Rob Chase are familiar opponents in race for Spokane County commissioner

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 11, 2018

The race for county commissioner between Rob Chase and Mary Kuney mirrors a split in the Spokane County Republican Party between more traditional Republicans who have lined up behind Kuney and those whose influence grew in the last decade with the rise of the tea party who have mostly backed Chase.

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Fair draws largest Spokane crowds in 15 years

Tue., Sept. 18, 2018

The Spokane County Interstate Fair was a gate-busting success this year with ticket sales exceeding more than 200,000 for the first time in six years.

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Spokane Valley fire roundup: Man suffers burns when cigarette ignites gasoline vapor fumes from containers in car trunk

Thu., Sept. 13, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department from Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 responded to several calls regarding fires ignited by cigarettes, including one incident occurring near MultiCare Valley Hospital. Firefighters responded about 10 a.m. Aug. 29 to a report of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames in the middle of Houk Road, directly in front of the hospital.