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News >  Spokane

Land sale splits gun club membership; school district could seek condemnation

Fri., Aug. 10, 2018

A disagreement among Spokane Gun Club members over whether to sell land to the Central Valley School District for a new school site could put the sale agreement and the gun club’s future in jeopardy.

News >  Spokane

Consumer consulting firm finds $500M ‘opportunity gap’ in Spokane Valley market

Thu., Aug. 9, 2018

As Spokane Valley continues to support development of high-wage manufacturing jobs with construction of Katerra Inc.’s cross-laminated timber facility, it’s also coming up with a plan to bring more retail businesses to the city.

News >  Local Government

Democrats see fresh energy in Spokane County primary; French shrugs off second-place finish

Thu., Aug. 9, 2018

Democrats fared well in Spokane County races Tuesday, but can that momentum last in the general election?

News >  Local Government

Johnson, Brandt advance in race for Spokane County District Court Judge

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 7, 2018

Patrick Johnson emerged as front-runner in the race for Spokane County District Court Judge, securing 39.5 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election. Johnson was one of three challengers vying to become Spokane County’s new district court judge after Judge Vance Peterson announced his retirement at the end of the year.

News >  Spokane

Spokane South Hill’s Cool Beans Coffee opening a cafe in Spokane Valley

Tue., Aug. 7, 2018

Spokane Valley residents will soon have a new place to sit down, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee with the opening of Cool Beans Coffee near University Road and Appleway Boulevard.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Police seize firearms and drugs after tip leads to East Central home

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 3, 2018

Spokane Police arrested three felons and seized multiple firearms out of a nuisance residence on Wednesday in East Central Spokane.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Fire north of Davenport grows to 3,600 acres Friday

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 3, 2018

The Angel Springs fire, which started Thursday afternoon in Lincoln County, has grown to more than 3,600 acres with mandatory evacuations in place for several surrounding areas.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley City Council rejects plan for mixed-use development in Ponderosa neighborhood

Fri., Aug. 3, 2018

Spokane Valley City Council denied a zoning change that could have brought a multiuse commercial development to the Ponderosa Neighborhood.

News >  Spokane

Sun Dance Golf Course to close; developer weighing options, including possibility of future housing

Thu., Aug. 2, 2018

Sun Dance Golf Course, a staple of the Nine Mile Falls community for more than 55 years, announced it will shutter Sept. 30 to make way for something new – possibly, a future housing development.

News >  Spokane

As hot weather sears Spokane, local cooling tricks provide relief

Tue., July 31, 2018

The heat is on again today as much of Eastern Washington braces for hot weather flirting with 100 degrees. Some temperature records could fall amid an excessive heat warning that prompted local health officials to offer some options to keep homes cool.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley to hire federal lobbyist to pursue transportation funding

Sun., July 29, 2018

Spokane Valley leaders are banking on the idea that spending money will bring in even more. The city is looking to hire a federal lobbyist, a position that will cost the city $92,400, including $18,000 in travel expenses to Washington D.C.

News >  Business

Spokane Valley U-Haul location plans $4.5 million renovation

Sat., July 28, 2018

U-Haul Moving & Storage of U-City is planning a $4.5 million renovation to its facility near Sprague Avenue and University Road in Spokane Valley.

News >  Business

Global Credit Union plans retail development, more parking

Sat., July 28, 2018

Global Credit Union has demolished a drive-thru coffee stand at the intersection of Walnut Street and Fourth Avenue to make way for a three-unit retail building and new parking lot, according to permits filed with the city.

News >  Spokane

Spokane’s water system free from lead pipes, removal complete

UPDATED: Fri., July 27, 2018

The city of Spokane recently completed a program to remove all lead lines in its water system.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Fuel stolen from Spokane Humane Society

UPDATED: Fri., July 27, 2018

The Spokane Humane Society was targeted early Thursday morning by a gasoline thief, who siphoned fuel out of two vehicles used to transport animals.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Woman stabbed during suspected robbery attempt at Thornton Murphy Park

UPDATED: Fri., July 27, 2018

A woman was stabbed during a possible attempted robbery Thursday evening at Thornton Murphy Park on the South Hill.

News >  Family

Spokane Valley senior community completes extensive expansion

UPDATED: Thu., July 26, 2018

Evergreen Fountains, a senior living community in Spokane Valley, recently completed a more than $12 million expansion project to add a three-story living facility, cottages, a skywalk and an outdoor recreation park. Evergreen Fountains – co-owned by real estate developers Prokey and Greg Arger and Greg’s son, Gene – opened in 2008 with more than 106 independent, light-assisted and assisted-living apartments.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Spokane Valley Fire Roundup: Brush fires and burn bans this week

Thu., July 26, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to several brush fires during the week of July 16 to July 22.

News >  Spokane

High temps across Spokane leaves vulnerable prone to heat-related illnesses

Tue., July 24, 2018

With temperatures expected to remain in the mid to upper 90s this week, local and state health officials are recommending people to stay in an air conditioned area during peak times of the day and remain aware of signs indicating heat-related illness.

News >  Spokane

McMorris Rodgers, Valley Council discuss future transportation initiatives

Sat., July 21, 2018

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers met with the Spokane Valley City Council Friday morning to discuss plans and concerns for the city’s future transportation projects.

News >  Spokane

County pushes back against state move to expand commission

UPDATED: Fri., July 20, 2018

As Washington moves forward on a new law to expand Spokane County’s board of commissioners from three members to five, the county is pushing back, with a lawsuit planned to block the expansion.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley narrows tourism facility options to sports complex, fairgrounds upgrades or CenterPlace expansion

Thu., July 19, 2018

Spokane Valley officials are examining options on how to best spend $1.8 million in lodging tax funds toward a future tourism facility.

News >  Spokane

Fire roundup: Spokane Valley firefighters contain fire near Mirabeau Park

Thu., July 19, 2018

Spokane Valley firefighters responded to several calls July 9 through Monday involving unauthorized burning, vehicle collisions and a brush fire near Mirabeau Park.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley City Council suggests it will reject proposed development

UPDATED: Tue., July 17, 2018

The Spokane Valley City Council will consider denying a zoning change that could bring a possible multi-use development to the Ponderosa neighborhood. Dennis Crapo of Diamond Rock Construction Inc. is seeking a zoning change from single family residential to corridor mixed-use for a 5-acre parcel that’s located adjacent to the Forest Meadows subdivision.

News >  Spokane

After land sale to Central Valley School District, Spokane Gun Club wonders about its future

UPDATED: Sun., July 15, 2018

When the Central Valley School District Board approved purchase of more than 99 acres from the Spokane Gun Club last week for a third comprehensive high school, it left the club’s future – as well as plans for an interpretive center near Saltese Flats – up in the air.