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Sun., July 3, 2011
Holiday comes on opening of fire season
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service says Washington residents will soon forget the cool, wet spring they’ve been complaining about, because they are forecasting a warm, dry summer for the …
Sun., July 3, 2011
Fireworks ban extinguishes fun for some revelers
With new restrictions on the use of fireworks within city limits this year, Airway Heights has lost its spark. The West Plains city was the last within Spokane County to …
Mon., July 5, 2010, 4:11 p.m.
Spokane area has quiet Fourth of July
The Spokane area saw few emergencies that could be traced back to Fourth of July fireworks over the weekend. Assistant chief Brian Schaeffer of Spokane Fire said his department saw …
Sun., July 4, 2010, 9:14 p.m.
Holiday celebrations run the gamut
The Fourth of July is more about duty than barbecues and fireworks – at least to many who celebrated on Sunday.
Sun., July 4, 2010
Editorial: Jefferson reminds us to cherish July Fourth
Editor’s note: In lieu of a staff-written editorial this holiday, we turn the space over to Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. On June 24, 1826, gravely ill …
Fri., July 2, 2010
July 4 events
Fourth of July, Sandpoint - Saturday, kiddie parade, 9 a.m.; grand parade, 10 a.m.; live music throughout the day; fireworks at dusk, City Beach. Free. (208) 263-7796 Fourth of July, …
Fri., July 2, 2010
Fireworks will light up sky
The Spokane Valley fireworks company responsible for most of the July Fourth shows in the Inland Northwest is gearing up for its busiest day of the year. Entertainment Fireworks stages …
Thu., July 1, 2010
Some challenges for outdoor recreation this Fourth
The mountains are waiting for hikers, boaters and campers to arrive on Fourth of July holiday weekend, but not necessarily with open arms. Snow still plugs some of the high-country …
Thu., July 1, 2010
Pet adoption fees waived till Saturday
SPOKANE – The Spokane Humane Society will waive adoption fees through Saturday on cats, kittens and select dogs, during their “Freedom by the 4th” event.
Thu., July 1, 2010
Riverfront Park plans two-day celebration
RIVERSIDE – Riverfront Park will celebrate Independence Day all weekend long.
Mon., June 28, 2010
Assistant fire chief wants everyone to have a safe Fourth of July
This Fourth of July season is the 18th under a fireworks ban that affects Spokane and surrounding areas. Since the ban was implemented, fires from fireworks dropped from 1,043 in …
Mon., June 7, 2010
Economy hurts fireworks show
Organizers of a Fourth of July fireworks show in this lakeside town say the economic downturn will force them to scale back on the 30-minute spectacle of lights.
Sat., April 10, 2010
Parking on narrow Liberty Lake roads banned
Parking will soon be banned on some narrow roads around Liberty Lake that were laid out in horse-and-buggy days. Spokane County commissioners unanimously approved the parking restrictions this week, and …
Fri., July 3, 2009
Test your patriotic knowledge with our July 4 quiz
Happy Independence Day. If you’ve put out the flag, packed the cooler and bought the fireworks, only one question remains: Just how much do you really know about the American …
Tue., July 4, 1995
Rain Showers Put Damper On Holiday Fun Many Soggy Campers Pack Up And Head For Home Early
Hordes of campers who had piled into North Idaho campgrounds for the Fourth of July weekend packed up soggy clothes and damp spirits Monday to make an early departure. “We …