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Pat Munts: Chemistry sparks change from green to fall colors

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

The change from green to the colorful shades of fall involves a little chemistry in the presence of cold weather and decreasing daylight as the sun moves past the fall equinox.

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Somebody needs you

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents.

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South Hill Jewelers owner closes up shop at age 85

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

The owner of South Hill Jewelers is closing up shop after more than 37 years

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Spokane Valley sues catering company owned by felons

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

A company owned by two convicted felons arrested for child molestation in February has been sued by the city of Spokane Valley for money owed under the company’s exclusive contract to provide catering services at the CenterPlace events facility.

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Steve Christilaw: There’s a new player in the State B tournament: RPI

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

If you grow up in Spokane, you organically understand the importance of the single word “State.” The community has embraced the idea of state and celebrates the State B tournament, in all its incarnations, in more ways and with more joy than any other community in the state.

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Valley fire roundup: Car set on fire was involved in police chase

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

Responding to a car fire isn’t unusual for the Spokane Valley Fire Department, but having a car deliberately set on fire during a police chase is.

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Valley Fire to mark 75 years on the job

Wed., Oct. 5, 2016

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is celebrating more than 75 years of service with an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the training center at 2411 N. Pioneer Lane.

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Swift, an adoptable dog

Tue., Oct. 4, 2016

Swift is available for adoption from the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. Shelter workers say he is high energy and needs a home with an active owner.

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Spokane Valley extends comment on new comp plan

Mon., Oct. 3, 2016

The Spokane Valley Planing Commission has extended the public comment period on the Spokane Valley draft comprehensive plan until its meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Council looks at costs associated with Valleyfest

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

At Tuesday’s meeting, council received a brief report from city staff outlining that Vallyefest costs Spokane Valley $25,774 in CenterPlace staff time, Mirabeau Park staff time and police department overtime.

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Mead Food Bank still a lifeline after 20 years

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

The Mead Food Bank is marking its 20th year of providing a lifeline to folks in need under a director who was there when it all started

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Christilaw: Arnold Palmer brought golf to the masses

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

Before Arnie, fans read about golf in the paper on their way to the baseball box scores and the horse racing handicapper’s column. After Arnie, they tuned in to watch tournaments on television in glorious black and white.

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Dakota, an adoptable cat

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

Dakota is available for adoption at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. Shelter workers say she’s a beautiful tabby cat with great markings and a sweet, cuddly personality.

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Education Notebook: Program looks at post-high school options

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

School news from around the region.

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Front Porch: Patriotism manifested fittingly at Crosby’s home

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

A few Sundays ago, it was Sept. 11 – the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon – and I was at the Bing Crosby House Museum on the campus of Gonzaga University. Two things happened there that Sunday, brief moments that passed softly, but moments that revealed again the kindness, goodness and gratitude of the American people.

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Gardening: Crop rotation keeps garden healthier

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

Most gardeners are familiar with the fact that you don’t plant the same vegetable in the same spot year after year. This is called crop rotation and it is done for several reasons.

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Grant helps Millwood upgrade rail crossing

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

The railroad crossing at Marguerite Road in Millwood is getting $450,000 worth of safety upgrades

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Italian American Club to mark 50 years with new Sister City

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

On Saturday, the American Italian Club of Spokane will celebrate its 50th anniversary, as well as designate a new International Sister City with Cagli, Italy, a town with longtime ties to Spokane.

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Liberty Lake Police Blotter: Woman accused of hit-and-run and filing false insurance report

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

A woman was arrested in Liberty Lake last week after allegedly leaving the scene of a hit-and-run accident and then filing a false report with her insurance company.

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Love Story: Couple celebrate 70, and ‘such a rewarding life’

Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

They say the value of true love cannot be measured, but when Glenn and FloraBelle Dobbins celebrated their 70th anniversary, Sept. 15, a friend tried. He gave them a penny for every day of their marriage. That’s 25,550 pennies (not counting leap year days) and he had to go to six different banks to collect them.

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