Stories by Amy Edelen for the Spokesman-Review

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Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Pedestrian hit by SUV; vacant home for sale damaged

Thu., April 19, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to several calls between March 26 to April 8 involving a vehicle-pedestrian accident, a chicken coop fire and a house fire in Otis Orchards.

A&E > Books

Northwest Passages Book Club: Author J.A. Jance on the art of (re)invention

UPDATED: Fri., April 20, 2018

Best-selling author J.A. Jance, the latest author to be featured by The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club, is the author of 56 novels, spanning series featuring such characters as Arizona Sheriff Joanna Bradley, Seattle homicide detective J.P. Beaumont, former television anchor turned sleuth Ali Reynolds and Tucson’s Walker family.

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Commissioners approve $25 million in bonds to help build downtown Sportsplex

Wed., April 18, 2018

County Commissioners approved issuance of $25 million in bonds to help build the Spokane Sportsplex - a proposed multiuse sports facility with capacity to host national and local events.

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Commissioners will pursue lawsuit against drug manufacturers

UPDATED: Tue., April 17, 2018

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to pursue a lawsuit alleging opioid manufacturers lied about the addictive nature of the prescription drug to doctors and patients.

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Spokane County may join legal action against companies that make prescription painkillers

Tue., April 17, 2018

Spokane County is considering joining a nationwide lawsuit against prescription opioid manufacturers alleging the companies knowingly lied about the addictive potential of powerful painkillers.

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With appearance at Fairchild, Shelly Monahan-Cain continues advocacy for survivors of sexual assault

Fri., April 13, 2018

Former Spokane news anchor Shelly Monahan-Cain never shied away from speaking out about the sexual assault she survived in the early 1980s, despite the trauma it left with her.

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Dogs rescued after more than three weeks in underground silo

Thu., April 12, 2018

Two dogs trapped for more than 22 days in a deactivated Cold War-era missile silo near Medical Lake are now home safely with their owner.

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Major renovation, expansion planned for Spokane International Airport

Thu., April 5, 2018

Spokane International Airport officials are moving forward with a $130 million reconstruction project to meet passenger growth by expanding terminals, remodeling security checkpoints and adding a central baggage claim hall.

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Spokane County, Central Valley district make Saltese Flats wetlands restoration project a reality

UPDATED: Tue., April 3, 2018

Restoration of the Saltese Flats natural wetland system has been in Spokane County’s plans for close to a decade. But now, a partnership with the Central Valley School District will help bring the project to fruition for educational opportunities and recreational use.

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Soon-to-be voters sit down with McMorris Rodgers

Sat., March 31, 2018

Spokane Valley residents had several questions on budget reform, tariffs and health care for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on Friday afternoon during a town hall event.

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Several goals achieved on Spokane Valley’s legislative agenda

Thu., March 29, 2018

Spokane Valley obtained three major goals in their legislative agenda during the 2018 session, including laws addressing nuisance homes as well as state funding awards for Appleway Trail amenities and the Barker Road grade separation project.

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Fire roundup: 71-year-old pedestrian survives being hit on N. Pines Road

UPDATED: Wed., March 28, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to several calls this week, including a pedestrian-vehicle accident.

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Spokane veterinarian takes clinic on the road

Wed., March 28, 2018

A desire to help animal shelters, low-income residents and their pets has encouraged Spokane veterinarian Dr. Laura Talaga to offer a mobile vet clinic.

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Valley council selects final Barker Road plan

UPDATED: Wed., March 28, 2018

The Spokane Valley City Council has selected a final design for the Barker Road grade separation project after input from resident and the business community.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Crestline home damaged by fire Friday

Fri., March 23, 2018

A home caught fire early Friday morning near Fifth Avenue and Crestline Street in the South Perry district.

News > Spokane

SCRAPS regional director Nancy Hill to retire

UPDATED: Thu., March 22, 2018

During Nancy Hill’s career as an animal control officer and regional director of Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, she has reunited pets with their owners, rescued a dog on a cliff at Riverside State Park, investigated animal cruelty cases and established Spokane County’s regional animal protection program. After 32 years at the agency known as SCRAPS, Hill announced her retirement effective March 22.

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Fire roundup: Crews battle fires at Kaiser Aluminum plant, apartment complex

Wed., March 21, 2018

The Spokane Valley Fire Department battled two major fires last week at the Kaiser Aluminum plant and an apartment complex in which a resident received second-degree burns.

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HUB Sports Center on track to purchase its building for $3.2 million, thanks to anonymous donor and capital campaign

UPDATED: Thu., March 22, 2018

The HUB Sports Center is purchasing its building for $3.2 million, thanks to an anonymous donor’s help and a five-year capital campaign.

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Development plans in Spokane Valley draw the ire of Ponderosa neighborhood

Tue., March 20, 2018

A developer is planning apartments and commercial development in Spokane Valley that has collected opposition from neighbors in the Ponderosa area.

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Spokane County Commission: What you need to know

UPDATED: Sat., March 17, 2018

With change on the horizon, we take a look at the history of the Spokane County Commission, its makeup and the functions it performs within the county.