In brief: Give testimony tonight on revitalization plan

The Spokane Valley Planning Commission will take more testimony tonight on the city’s proposed Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan.

Tonight’s 6 p.m. session at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., is a continuation of a public hearing last week that drew an overflow crowd of 130 or more.

Planning commissioners expect to make their recommendations on the plan to the City Council by late May or early June, and will accept written comments through 5 p.m. Friday.

Comments may be e-mailed to dgriffith@spokanevalley.org or mailed to: Deanna Griffith, City of Spokane Valley, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.

More information is available at www.spragueappleway.com or by calling 921-1000.

Wilhite earns national award

Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Diana Wilhite has been named Washington Small Business Champion of the Year by the National Federation of Independent Business.

The award recognizes small-business owners who “go the extra mile for their fellow entrepreneurs.”

Wilhite and her husband, Rick, own Safeguard Business Systems, which prints forms for businesses.

She has served on the federation’s Washington Leadership Council as well as various local charity and civic organizations, and recently completed a year as mayor of Spokane Valley.