Government

Stricter rules on design precede Spokane's new comprehensive plan

City scheduled to update master guidelines in '17

August 25, 2016

Following an increased interest in development in certain neighborhoods here in recent years, the city has updated its center-and-corridors design standards. Now city officials have begun to seek further input as they move toward a scheduled update of the

City takes lead on Regal retail development plans

Drive-thrus likely allowed at annexed Commons site

August 25, 2016

Mike McLean

The city of Spokane is preparing to take over planning jurisdiction for a $12 million retail development proposed on land on the upper South Hill that was recently annexed into the city. The first phase of the development, however, likely will be review

Recall charges filed against Mayor Condon

Malfeasance alleged in police chief firing

August 16, 2016

Staff Report

Spokane accountant David Green has filed recall charges this afternoon against Spokane Mayor David Condon, citing several alleged instances of malfeasance related to the firing of former Police Chief Frank Straub. Green is the managing member of David

Airway Heights moves ahead with plans for recreation complex

$13 million project could start in 2017

August 11, 2016

Treva Lind

Recreational activities could translate into an economic boom in upcoming years for the city of Airway Heights, following apparent Aug. 2 voter approval of a $13 million bond to build a recreation center. The center-with indoor pools, courts, fitness a

Railroads look to derail fines

Stuckart now says he'll ask Council to pull measure from ballot

August 11, 2016

Kim Crompton

BNSF Railway Co., which has a legacy here dating back more than a century, has wasted little time in making clear that it intends to challenge-on multiple tracks-an initiative put forth by the Spokane City Council that could restrict the movement of o

Spokane Valley extends mining moratorium

City attorney says it doesn't hamper existing operations

August 11, 2016

For the second time this year, the city of Spokane Valley has extended a temporary, six-month moratorium on new mining until it completes its comprehensive land-use plan. Spokane Valley deputy city attorney Erik Lamb says city officials think they'll f

North Spokane Corridor: Will it bridge or divide?

New freeway's connection to community scrutinized

August 11, 2016

Mike McLean

Just as the Washington state Department of Transportation awaits the flow of transportation funding to resume construction on the North Spokane Corridor, new ideas are being floated for it, including tossing the freeway concept for the remaining portion o

City's parks department plans to make Mission ballfield more accessible

Children with disabilities to have chance to play ball

July 14, 2016

The city of Spokane will begin construction in September at Mission Park on a baseball field and facility for youth with physical disabilities. The overall goal is to make the park the most accessible in Spokane for people with disabilities.

Cd'A Fire Department builds its fourth station

$1.2 million facility to be completed in December

July 14, 2016

Mike McLean

The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department is building a $1.2 million, 7,000-square-foot station in northwest Coeur d'Alene. The facility, which will be the department's fourth station, will have room for two fire trucks and will be staffed by seven firefig

Next phase of MLK Way extension to start

Work to cost $3.6 million, be completed by spring

July 14, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

The second phase of the city of Spokane's Martin Luther King Jr. Way extension project is expected to begin this week. The project, broken into three phases so far, is intended to provide a more efficient route for traffic moving along the south edge o