Government

Arterial alternative proposed in Airway Heights

Traffic relief could spur even more growth, say West Plains proponents

October 8, 2020

While U.S. 2 has long served as the main arterial in and out of Airway Heights, city planners say they're working on a $20 million plan to alleviate congestion on that busy roadway.

Spokane Valley looks to repurpose old horse arena

City requests ideas for land at virtual open houses

October 8, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The city of Spokane Valley will take public input in the coming weeks as it decides what to do with a no-longer-used portion of Valley Mission Park.

Reimagining of Division Street begins

North Spokane Corridor may reduce traffic along longtime thoroughfare

October 8, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-area transportation professionals are collaborating to re-envision what Division Street could be once the North Spokane Corridor opens. It's a vision that includes bicycles that were once banned from areas of the street safely zipping down

Friction over frontage road stalls $30 million project

Dealership complex put on hold over disconnect between two cities

October 8, 2020

Natasha Nellis

A dispute between the cities of Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake has brought planning of the proposed $30 million Western States Equipment Co. project to a standstill.

Assessed property values increase in Spokane County

Higher property taxes on horizon for most

September 10, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Typical Spokane homeowners saw double-digit rates of rise in assessed property values this year, according to data released this month, which likely will result in hikes in next year's property tax bills, says Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis.

2020 Rising Stars: West Plains Chamber of Commerce's Toby Broemmeling

Business group leader fond of small-town charm

September 10, 2020

Natasha Nellis

'You always want to have that leader that you rally to in the center of a whirlwind,â€ says Brian Newberry of 38-year-old Toby Broemmeling, the executive director of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce.

2020 Rising Stars: Downtown Spokane Partnership's Elisabeth Hooker

Downtown promoter aims to enhance quality of life

September 10, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

Elisabeth Hooker, marketing director for the Downtown Spokane Partnership and 39-year-old Rising Star, says she feels blessed to show up at work every day, doing what she loves in her hometown. 'I'm happy to be part of something larger

Q&A with Spokane Regional Health District's Dr. Bob Lutz

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September 10, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Dr. Bob Lutz was thrust into the spotlight shortly after COVID-19 reared its ugly head. The Spokane Regional Health District's health officer quickly became the face of the district's response to the pandemic and has led the organization's

Contact tracing becomes more prevalent occupation in Spokane

Once-unusual occupation now employs 100-plus in Spokane health sector

September 10, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The number of contact tracers has risen in Spokane County along with the spread of COVID-19. Susan Sjoberg, program manager for disease prevention and response at Spokane Regional Health District, says that before coronavirus struck, SRHD had five

Next phase of work on tap at Spokane Airport's car rental center

DCI Engineers designing $5M-$6M upgrade project

August 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With an initial phase of work recently completed at Spokane International Airport, a second phase of improvements to the transportation center currently is being designed. The second phase will include improvements to the ground transportation center