Government

Spokane-area agencies come together to prevent elder abuse

Volunteer network functions as collaborative resource

July 31, 2014

With the number of Americans over the age of 65 at 41 million and increasing, governments and local organizations are faced with the growing problem of elder abuse, which is defined as the intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted individua

Sullivan Road bridge project sent out for rebid

Resurfacing on Sprague slated to start in August

July 17, 2014

Katie Ross

The city of Spokane Valley has sent out for rebid the planned second phase of the Sullivan Road west bridge replacement project, with the rebid results expected to be delivered on July 29, city spokeswoman Carolbelle Branch says. At this time, there's

Acme Concrete garners projects on I-90, at Spokane International Airport

Combined value of jobs estimated at $36.6 million

July 17, 2014

Katie Ross

Acme Concrete Paving Inc., of Spokane, is the apparent low bidder on an about $7.8 million second phase of a taxiway reconfiguration project at the Spokane International Airport, and expects to be awarded the job, says Robert Seghetti, president of Acme.

Spokane County Raceway has affiliated with International Hot Rod Association

IHRA plans to schedule national event in Spokane

July 17, 2014

Mike McLean

Spokane County Raceway has announced it will switch governing bodies starting next year in a move that's expected to bring at least one nationally televised drag race event to the track. With the switch, Spokane County Raceway will be the first Interna

City of Spokane stormwater overflow tank project out for rebid

$3.7 million installation part of clean water plan

July 17, 2014

Katie Ross

The city of Spokane has sent out for rebid the contract for a projected $3.7 million combined sewer overflow tank to be built on east Sprague Avenue near the Hamilton overpass, says city spokeswoman Marlene Feist.

Spokane County moves ahead with amending marijuana grower, processor, retailer regulations

Meanwhile, temporary codes given extension

July 17, 2014

Katie Ross

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners voted late last month to continue the current interim zoning regulations for the production and processing of recreational marijuana, and to begin the process of amending the county's permanent zoning codes. T

$14.5 million sewer plant upgrade starts in Hayden

Project to reduce levels of phosphorus, nitrogen

July 17, 2014

Mike McLean

The Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board has launched a $14.5 million phase of upgrades at its wastewater treatment plant on the Rathdrum Prairie to help it comply with new pollution standards under its federal discharge permit, says Ken Windram, the board'

Collaboration ignites educational initiative here

Gonzaga leads effort to alter outcomes at middle schools

July 17, 2014

Judith Spitzer

A group of educational, business, and nonprofit partners-brought together through an innovative civic model-will collaborate with Spokane Public Schools to expand efforts to help at-risk middle school students in northeast Spokane. The goal is to inc

Retired GSI CEO Rich Hadley to lead statewide initiative

Business association hopes to connect chambers, EDCs

July 3, 2014

Katie Ross

Rich Hadley, who retired as Greater Spokane Incorporated's CEO just two months ago, has agreed to head up a statewide initiative aimed at helping the Olympia-based Association of Washington Business forge closer ties with local chambers of commerce and

A promising response

Firefighters favor smaller vehicles; city extends pilot test phase at three stations

July 3, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Pain â€¦ chest pain, back pain, and abdominal pain as well as nausea, shortness of breath, and vomiting are among the top 10 reasons firefighters are called out by 911 dispatchers to assist people in the city of Spokane, says Brian Schaeffer, assistant fi