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—Karina Elias

City leaders explore cap on third-party food delivery fees

Some restaurateurs say they welcome regulation; price fixing asserted
November 3, 2022
Karina Elias
City leaders in Spokane are working to create an ordinance that would cap at 15% the commission rate charged to merchants by DoorDash Inc., Grubhub Inc., and other third-party delivery companies, says City Council member Zack Zappone.
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Opioid epidemic calls for community response

Officials advise removing stigma often associated with narcotic addiction
October 20, 2022
Karina Elias
While funds from Washington state's $518 million settlement against three major pharmaceutical companies are yet to begin flowing into communities here, people familiar with the impact of the opioid epidemic in the Spokane area say addressing the pr
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—Spokane Airports

Airport board updates Felts Field master plan

Recommendations call for extension of primary runway, more hangars
October 6, 2022
Karina Elias
The Spokane Airport Board has developed a new master plan for Felts Field that calls for extension of the primary runway, adding new hangars, and replacing the air traffic control tower at the 400-plus acre general aviation airport in East Spokane. The
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Commercial valuations set new record in Spokane County

Multifamily property sales said to lead sector in higher assessments
October 6, 2022
Erica Bullock
Spokane County's assessed property values for new construction this year are $300 million higher than in 2021, fueled by climbing construction-related costs for materials and labor, says Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis.
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Todd Coleman leaves S3R3 Solutions

Gerry Gemmill appointed interim director of West Plains PDA
September 12, 2022
Mike McLean
Todd Coleman, the first director of S3R3 Solutions, is leaving the West Plains Public Development Authority for a new, unspecified job opportunity.
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—Erica Bullock

Lakeland Village ramps up employee recruiting efforts

New superintendent says habilitation center is hiring 200 employees
September 8, 2022
Erica Bullock
Tim Gerlitz, superintendent at Lakeland Village, a residential habilitation center for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, in Medical Lake, says stabilizing employment levels at the 283-bed facility is his No. 1 priority in his
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—Virginia Thomas

New Northeast PDA director eyes revitalization in Hillyard

Skepticism, housing among challenges facing agency
September 8, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane's Northeast Public Development Authority has a new executive director, Jesse Bank, who says he plans to address some of the biggest problems facing the area, though he faces skepticism from the community.
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—Karina Elias

The Pitch to Improve Avista Stadium

Club seeks county funds for upgrades, but one commissioner questions public commitment
September 8, 2022
Karina Elias
Already on course to miss upcoming stadium-improvement deadlines set by Major League Baseball, the Spokane Indians Baseball Club is hoping Spokane County steps up to the plate to participate in a private-public partnership to fund $22.8 million in
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Fire damaged warehouse scheduled for demolition

Former S&P Meats site now under city oversight
August 25, 2022
Virginia Thomas
The fire-damaged, 30,000-square-foot former S&P Meats warehouse in East Spokane is being demolished.
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Guest commentary: Spokane needs leadership focus to address issues of homelessness

City deserves robust action …
August 25, 2022
Chris Patterson
Despite activity on various fronts by business, government, and nonprofit sectors, Spokane's homeless population remains at 0.685% (1,559 individuals), nearly three times the national average of 0.2%.
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