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Washington FIRST Robotics fundraiser brings high school students from across region

Wed., May 18, 2016

Students from high schools across the region packed up their robots and headed to Spokane for the Washington FIRST Robotics fundraiser on Tuesday. Some had just returned from one of the largest robotics competitions in the world, the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Spokane Valley homeowner says neighbor took advantage of foreclosure, sold her belongings at a yard sale

Mon., May 16, 2016

Spokane Valley woman wants to buy back furniture her neighbors sold on Friday; says neighbors had no right to sell her things.

Mayor Higgins gives state of Spokane Valley address

Thu., May 12, 2016

Asks if Spokane Valley residents are willing to pay higher property taxes to pay for Bridging the Valley.

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Spokane Valley council won’t investigate Mike Jackson’s firing

Wed., May 11, 2016

Gothmann’s motion for independent investigation doesn’t get a second.

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65th annual Junior Lilac Parade is Saturday

Wed., May 11, 2016

The Junior Lilac Parade features bands and drill teams from local elementary and middle schools.

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Girl Scouts build greenhouses for Progress Elementary School

Wed., May 11, 2016

The greenhouse project will count toward the Girl Scouts’ Bronze Award, which honors groups who complete projects that benefit the community.

Independent investigation on tonight’s agenda

Tue., May 10, 2016

The Spokane Valley City Council is debating a potential independent investigation into the firing of City Manager Mike Jackson at tonight's meeting.

City Hall at The Spokane Valley Mall

Mon., May 9, 2016

The annual the city comes to you event is on Wednesday

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Valley City Council accepts Meridian’s bid for city hall project

Wed., May 4, 2016

The Spokane Valley City Council picked the lowest big for construction of the new city hall by Meridian Construction Inc.

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CV art students hope to tie up $50,000 grant

Wed., May 4, 2016

Central Valley High School students make final 50 in Vans sneaker contest

City hall contract awarded at early meeting tonight

Tue., May 3, 2016

Spokane Valley is expected to pick a contractor for its nearly $12 million city hall project tonight.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley councilman wants to slash $2 million from sheriff’s contract

Mon., May 2, 2016

Spokane Valley Councilman Ed Pace wants to cut Sheriff’s contract by $2 million and let the city hire a police chief.

Friday morning coffee with the Valley reporter?

Thu., April 28, 2016

Coffee meetings seem to be popular in Spokane Valley - why don't you come join me for a chat Friday morning?

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley city manager’s severance three times what his contract stipulated

Wed., April 27, 2016

Those who left Spokane Valley City Hall Tuesday night with a bit of sticker shock and lots of questions about the $411,000 severance package granted dismissed city manager Mike Jackson may never get answers.

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Valley Tech dedicates four new classrooms

Wed., April 27, 2016

Spokane Valley Tech celebrated the completion of its building with a dedication of four new classrooms Tuesday evening.

That Sheriff’s contract with Spokane Valley…

Wed., April 27, 2016

Would you like to see the Sheriff's contract with Spokane Valley? Here it is.

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Spokane Valley to pay fired city manager $411,000 as part of settlement

Tue., April 26, 2016

Spokane Valley settles with Mike Jackson for $411,000 and an agreement to not make derogatory comments about the city.

And the Spokane Valley City Council is taking applications.

Tue., April 26, 2016

Tired of watching from the peanut gallery? Apply for one of the open Spokane Valley City Council positions now.

Two empty seats in Spokane Valley tonight

Tue., April 26, 2016

Tonight's city council meeting begins with an executive session at 4 p.m. - and continues with a formal meeting at 6 p.m.

News >  Spokane

Another Spokane Valley councilman resigns as political change grips city

Mon., April 25, 2016

A second Spokane Valley councilman has resigned amid acrimony between previous politicial leaders and the new majority with a libertarian streak. Chuck Hafner resigned Monday morning, following Councilman Dean Grafos’s resignation on Thursday.

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Spokane Valley City Council weighs citizen oversight system for law enforcement

Wed., April 20, 2016

Contract law limits Spokane Valley’s ability to provide law enforcement oversight

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Dean Grafos resigns from Spokane Valley City Council, questioning ideology of remaining members

Wed., April 20, 2016

Spokane Valley City Councilman steps down and calls for investigation into city manager’s firing

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Winners selected

Wed., April 20, 2016

Millwood Farmers Market announced winners of annual children’s poster contest

Full agenda tonight at Spokane Valley city council

Tue., April 19, 2016

Spokane Valley City Council meets at 4 p.m. for an executive session followed by meeting at 6 p.m. There will be news - we just don't know what it will be.

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East Farms students’ artwork to be unveiled Saturday

Wed., April 13, 2016

Children from Spokane Valley schools have produced 23 painted panels that will be hung along the Centennial Trail beneath the Sullivan Bridge, and stay up until the bridge construction is completed. The art project will be unveiled Saturday at 10 a.m.