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Government

Greater Spokane Incorporated launches Point 09 campaign

GSI-led effort could bring in $11M per year for economic development
December 19, 2019
Virginia Thomas
If Greater Spokane Incorporated gets its way in the next legislative session, Spokane County would receive an additional $11 million a year in economic development funding moving forward. GSI, which acts as Spokane's joint chamber of commerce
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Ptera inks broadband contract with Cheney

City to exchange dark fiber access for service
December 5, 2019
Virginia Thomas
Cheney City Council has approved a contract with Liberty Lake-based telecommunications provider Ptera Inc. that will allow the city government to lease inactive fiber-optic lines to the company in exchange for broadband service.
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Hayden Homes to award affordable housing grants

Up to $100K available for city, county, others
November 21, 2019
Virginia Thomas
Redmond, Oregon-based homebuilder and developer Hayden Homes LLC has announced an initiative that will award a total of $150,000 in grants to three cities, counties, or agencies in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon
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Spokane County, city find site for crisis stabilization center

$4 million in renovations planned at old motor pool garage building
November 21, 2019
Virginia Thomas
Spokane County is transforming its former motor pool garage at 1302 W. Gardner into a crisis stabilization center for those arrested for low-level crimes whose behavior is a symptom of mental illness--or a combination of mental illness
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Kindergarten readiness worsens in Spokane area

United Way, others look to lower cost barriers to early learning programs
November 21, 2019
Natasha Nellis
Both locally and statewide, the majority of kids aren't entering public schools 'kindergarten ready,” state data show, and the problem appears to be getting worse.
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Is #MeToo movement hurting attractive women?

Research turns up surprising responses
November 21, 2019
Robin Pickering
Few could dispute that the #MeToo movement brought with it a tidal wave of empowerment and validation for women. Originally created by Tarana Burke in 2006, it eventually reached its media peak in 2017 with the sexual abuse allegations
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—Kevin Blocker

Worksource's Talent Solutions team evolve

Organization changes name of unit to reflect focus shift
November 21, 2019
Kevin Blocker
In an ongoing shift to modernize, Spokane's longtime employment and worker retraining agency WorkSource has revamped the duties of its former Business Engagement Team.
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—Virginia Thomas

Zombie Attack: Group looks to reduce number of abandoned 'zombie' homes

Some Spokane professionals organize to address growing problem in some Spokane neighborhoods
November 21, 2019
Virginia Thomas
A loose group of Spokane professionals has begun working to relieve some of the pressure the area's housing market is under by bringing 'zombie homes” back to life.
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—Kevin Blocker

Realtors feel recoil of mayoral campaign support

Some decry how industry was characterized in race
November 21, 2019
Kevin Blocker
Earlier this year, veteran Spokane Realtor Patricia O'Callaghan sat at a South Hill restaurant awaiting dinner with a large group of friends and acquaintances.
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Virginia Thomas

Financial institutions, customers endure trade disputes

Banks remain healthy, consider long-term outlook
November 7, 2019
Virginia Thomas
As trade disputes between the U.S. and some foreign nations persist, a couple of financial institutions here say they and their customers are weathering the storm.
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