The plan to restore public boat access to Chapman Lake about 30 miles southwest of Spokane takes a significant step forward with the transfer of land on the lake's southern end.
The Spokane Housing Authority plans to replace the 41-unit, two-story Hifumi En Apartments in the South Perry District with a new, 88-unit complex for elderly and disabled seniors.
Spokane City Council took emergency action on Dec. 14 to address the concerns of appraisers regarding a new housing law that could have unintentionally forced single-family residential lots to be treated as commercial properties.