Pia Hallenberg

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Spokane Valley officials consider prohibiting new marijuana businesses

Wed., April 13, 2016

Spokane Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about marijuana regulations Thursday at it’s regular meeting which begins at 6 p.m. in City Council chambers, at Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga student champions advocacy for learning disabled

Mon., April 11, 2016

It was in first grade that Madison Rose, 20, realized she was different. She watched her best friend finish all the math homework – and the extra credit challenge – in the time it took her to barely finish the first two problems.

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Sheriff offers three nominees for Spokane Valley police chief

Wed., April 6, 2016

Spokane Valley Police Chief Rick VanLeuven is retiring in June. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich announces three candidates for job.

Hang out with the Spokane Valley reporter tonight?

Tue., April 5, 2016

Tonight's city council meeting begins at 6 p.m. and it appears to have a manageable agenda. After most council meetings I head over to Denny's to write my story and eat dinner, and I am wondering if you'd like to come with tonight?

News >  Spokane

Leftover Chinese lantern animals to benefit Spokane nonprofits

Mon., April 4, 2016

Animals left behind by last fall’s Chinese Lantern Festival in Riverfront Park find new homes, benefit local organizations.

News >  Spokane

Post Falls officer’s kindness resonates on social media

Mon., April 4, 2016

Post Falls Police Officer cites shoplifting mom, but treats children to Easter goodies

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Spokane Valley sizing up water providers within its boundaries

Thu., March 31, 2016

The city of Spokane Valley is looking at the 16 different water and irrigation districts that provide service to Valley residents.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley extends city manager’s suspension while working on termination deal

Wed., March 30, 2016

Spokane Valley city manager Mike Jackson’s suspension is extended for another month; meanwhile, he says he’d return to his job if given the opportunity.

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Sewer upgrade in Belle Terre to affect traffic until July

Wed., March 30, 2016

Vera Water is replacing the Sunacres Sewer Plant; expect construction on Belle Terre between Highway 27 and Sullivan Road

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Vietnam vets honored, as 50th anniversary commemorated

Wed., March 30, 2016

Spokane Valley commemorated Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on Tuesday

City Council salaries much higher in Spokane

Tue., March 29, 2016

Spokane's City Council members just received a raise taking their salaries to more than $44,000 a year - is it time for Spokane Valley to increase salaries, too?

Tuesday morning Spokane Valley talk and drive video

Tue., March 29, 2016

I spent the morning in Spokane Valley at the first commemoration of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Spokane Valley begins week with executive sessions

Mon., March 28, 2016

Still no explanation for city manager Mike Jackson's termination or the "new direction" the city council desires to take.

Water districts - more than you ever wanted to know

Mon., March 28, 2016

At the Spokane Valley City Council meeting Tuesday, staff will give a very detailed presentation on water districts and the comprehensive plan.

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New program at community center pairs mentors and kids

Wed., March 23, 2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters is starting a site-based mentoring program in Millwood.

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Gothmann to leave Spokane Valley council

Wed., March 23, 2016

Bill Gothmann’s term on the Spokane Valley City Council ends in June, and he’s not interested in an extension. “I think it’s time for me to return to retirement,” Gothmann said.

Spokane Valley woman pays for video of council workshop

Wed., March 16, 2016

The Spokane Valley city council's day-long spring workshop on Tuesday was not streamed online.

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Museum features first territorial governor

Wed., March 16, 2016

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum just opened a new exhibit about Isaac Stevens, the first governor of the Washington Territory. Stevens’ resume includes serving as a U.S. congressman and a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War. He served as territorial governor from 1853-1857.

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Spokane Valley hopes FEMA will help cover windstorm damage to parks

Wed., March 16, 2016

Four months after the Nov. 17 windstorm, Spokane Valley takes stock of its trees.

Code provides few directions for Spokane Valley city manager hiring process

Mon., March 14, 2016

The job as city manage for Spokane Valley does not have to be posted anywhere, and the city council does not have to undertake an extensive search for a candidate.

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Spokane Valley study examines economic opportunities

Wed., March 9, 2016

It’s probably no surprise Spokane Valley has a high concentration of auto and parts dealers and a retail landscape that’s dominated by big box stores.

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Valley Councilmen Grafos, Hafner want city manager’s firing investigated

Wed., March 9, 2016

Some Spokane Valley council members say Jackson was fired illegally

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Inventory of county’s rock homes planned

Wed., March 9, 2016

Spokane County seeks to inventory all rock homes.

Spokane Valley city council meeting begins at 6 p.m.

Tue., March 8, 2016

Tonight's Spokane Valley city council meeting includes updates on tourism study.

Live in Spokane Valley

Mon., March 7, 2016

The next couple of weeks I will be using Facebook's live video function as I report on what's going on in Spokane Valley.