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Spokane Valley City Council considering potential new library

Sat., April 15, 2017

The Spokane Valley City Council still wants a library located across from the new City Hall on Sprague Avenue. What is not clear is how to pay for the building.

News >  Spokane

Tiny Spokane Valley Yorkshire terrier kidnapped and sold on Craigslist reunited with owner

UPDATED: Mon., April 10, 2017

The last time Jeff Holden saw his tiny Yorkshire terrier Dobby was very early last Wednesday morning. As dawn broke a few hours later, Dobby was gone.

News >  Spokane

Skunks bring about the smells of spring

Sat., April 8, 2017

It was Mary Charbonneau’s birthday and she was looking forward to a day off. Like any other morning, her three basset hounds Oliver, Sophie and Tucker went through the dog door into the backyard. But this they followed their noses and encountered the surprise of their lifetime.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley stays with Waste Management for $13 million garbage contract

UPDATED: Thu., April 6, 2017

Spokane Valley has been working on picking a solid waste collector since last year, and at Tuesday’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting Waste Management won the main contract. Waste Management has held the contract since 2014, and packed city council chambers with staff wearing its trademark neon green jackets.

News >  Spokane

Eight, including 5 Spokane Valley council members, to seek election in fall

UPDATED: Wed., April 5, 2017

Five open positions on the Spokane Valley City Council draw early filings with the PDC from new and veteran politicians including Ben Wick

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum opens World War I exhibit honoring local veterans

Wed., April 5, 2017

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum opens World War I exhibit honoring local veterans and sharing local connections to “The European War.”

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley approves traffic study for Painted Hills if developer meets requirements

Wed., April 5, 2017

Spokane Valley approves traffic study for Painted Hills if developer meets certain requirements like intersection improvement and turn lanes.

News >  Spokane

After Gonzaga’s loss, T-Shirts switch headlines

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

The Zag swag business changed gears after Gonzaga men lost the NCAA National Championship in a nailbiter of a game Monday evening.

News >  Spokane

Tired of Zag-mania? Can’t handle another squeaky sneaker or dribbling ball? There are lots of other things going on in Spokane today whether you are into yoga, gun shows, skiing or Pokemon

UPDATED: Fri., March 31, 2017

Tired of Zag-mania? Can’t handle another squeaky sneaker or dribbling ball? There are lots of other things going on in Spokane today whether you are into yoga, gun shows, skiing or Pokemon

News >  Spokane

So you want to go out but you don’t want to watch the Gonzaga game? We asked readers to recommend their favorite Spokane TV free bars and restaurants.

UPDATED: Fri., March 31, 2017

So you want to go out but you don’t want to watch the Gonzaga game? We asked readers to recommend their favorite Spokane TV free bars and restaurants.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga and South Carolina battled to Final Four from towns different in size and geography but otherwise remarkably similar.

UPDATED: Thu., March 30, 2017

The Bulldogs meet the Gamecocks in the NCAA semi-finals on Saturday – their hometowns are remarkably similar.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley approves non-discrimination resolution; councilman declines to serve on human rights task force, citing abortion

Wed., March 29, 2017

Spokane Valley approved a non-discrimination resolution at City Council meeting Tuesday evening.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley is reviewing regulations for urban farming and small farm animals

UPDATED: Sun., March 26, 2017

Spokane Valley residents may soon be able to raise chickens and small animals like rabbits in smaller back yards.

News >  Spokane

In response to hate speech, Spokane Valley Councilman Ed Pace proposes proclamation to uphold anti-discrimination laws

UPDATED: Fri., March 24, 2017

Spokane Valley Councilman Ed Pace proposes proclamation in support of “human rights”

News >  Spokane

Live kidney donors are in high demand in Washington state

Fri., March 24, 2017

More than 1,600 people are waiting for a kidney donor in Washington. Live kidney donors are becoming more common but there are still not enough.

News >  Spokane

Spokane Valley garbage truck driver collects rewards, too

Fri., March 24, 2017

Scott Talley has been at the wheel of a garbage truck for 19 years and just won “best driver of the year” in the Northwest.

News >  Local Government

Transportation district gains little ground in Spokane Valley

UPDATED: Wed., March 22, 2017

A $20 car tab tax could be a way to replenish dwindling revenue for road maintenance.

News >  Crime/Public Safety

Emergency crews pull body from Spokane River near Canada Island

UPDATED: Mon., March 20, 2017

Emergency crews pulled a body from the raging Spokane River near downtown Monday afternoon.

News >  Spokane

Spokane GOP leaders stick with Tomi Lahren as featured speaker amid pro-choice comments

UPDATED: Mon., March 20, 2017

Conservative political commentator Tomi Lahren set off a social media storm when she referred to pro-life conservatives as hypocrites on the show “The View” on Friday. She’s set to headline the Spokane GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner.

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Lake Coeur d’Alene may reach highest level since 1997; St. Maries levee gets emergency help from the Army Corps of Engineers

UPDATED: Fri., March 17, 2017

St. Maries levee gets emergency help from Army Corps of Engineers as water levels rise in St. Joe River and Lake Coeur d’Alene

News >  Spokane

Spokane juice company fined $154,000 by L&I for three ammonia leaks endangering workers and neighbors last year

UPDATED: Fri., March 17, 2017

Johanna Beverage Co. fined $154,000 by L&I for three ammonia leaks endangering workers and neighbors last year.

News >  Local Government

New Spokane Valley City Hall coming together, official says

Wed., March 15, 2017

New Spokane Valley City Hall should be ready by fall.

News >  Spokane

Racist posting draws political ire and distracts from Spokane Valley community event

UPDATED: Wed., March 15, 2017

A racist Facebook post cast a shadow over the Recreation Against Racism event held Sunday at the HUB Sports Center in Spokane Valley.

News >  Spokane

Pipes and drums will be heard around Spokane and in St. Patrick’s Day parade

UPDATED: Fri., March 10, 2017

Firefighters Pipes and Drums band plays to honor fallen brothers and for fun in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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Neighbors around Spokane Valley’s Mayhew Road are furious about proposed development - say they received no notice

UPDATED: Wed., March 8, 2017

Spokane Valley residents in the semi-rural neighborhood between Mayhew and Keller Roads protest a proposed single-family development that will change the look of their neighborhood forever.