Government

Spokane contractor updates Coeur d'Alene sewage plant

Updates said needed for facility to meet expected phosphorus restrictions

November 21, 2013

Spokane contractor Williams Brother Construction LLC has begun work on the first phase of a wastewater treatment facility update for the city of Coeur d'Alene, says John Williams, project manager at Williams Brother. Construction at the plant, a

Rendering courtesy of Bernardo|Wills Architects PC

Big library projects are on the books

Partnership with city includes possible construction valued at $26 million

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

With a recent site-plan approval from the Spokane Valley City Council in hand, the Spokane County Library District says it expects to seek approval from county commissioners next month to put a $22 million bond measure before Valley voters next for

Spokane County, cities revenue share talks heat up

Commissioner French says he'd like to have agreement in place by end of this year

November 21, 2013

Linn Parish

Spokane County and two cities that lie within it are discussing a revenue-sharing program intended to curb cities' desires to annex attractive, tax base-rich properties just outside their borders, and one elected official says such an agreement be

Transportation plan sets sights on upkeep, North Spokane Corridor

Horizon 2040 represents shift in focus for SRTC, set to go into effect in '14

November 7, 2013

Katie Ross

The Spokane Regional Transportation Council's long-term transportation plan, called Horizon 2040, is shifting focus from constructing new projects to preservation of existing streets, says SRTC spokeswoman Staci Lehman."It's a different from the

Land use idea shapes up for property north of Riverfront Park

Field house, climbing gym, children's playground top recreational-themed plans

November 7, 2013

Treva Lind

Potential recreational and athletic projects dominate top recommendations of a Riverfront Park master plan committee for uses of nearly 10 acres of city-owned property north of the Spokane River, referred to as the north bank. The 20-member Park

Airport board agrees to buy large acreage

$2.4 million acquisition to add land near SIA for envisioned third runway

November 7, 2013

Katie Ross

The Spokane Airport Board has agreed to acquire 844 acres of bare land west of Spokane International Airport for a possible expansion of an envisioned third runway, says airport spokesman Todd Woodard. The cost for the land, located south of and

Spokane County's top taxpayer levies swell

Perennial leader Avista ranks first on list of 50 largest property owners

November 7, 2013

Mike McLean

The collective share of the 50 largest property taxpayers in Spokane County, led by perennial top payer Avista Corp., grew by 16 percent this year to reach nearly 9 percent of the total property taxes levied in the county, according records through

Why Prop. 1 merits your support

Guest Commentary

September 26, 2013

Kevin Dudley

You may have read about an item on this fall's ballot asking Spokane County voters to approve a levy that would enable the county to buy land in the Accident Potential Zone (APZ) at the end of the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base.Currently, a

City adopts guidelines for green building site practices

Designers applaud steps, but say techniques should stay optional

September 12, 2013

Treva Lind

Developers planning commercial projects in the city of Spokane now have the option to follow guidelines the municipality has adopted to promote the use of green, low-impact development techniques to absorb stormwater. The Spokane City Council a

COHE here expands, opens to self-insured employers

Worker rehab program to cover 19 counties total with recent state contract

September 12, 2013

Treva Lind

The Spokane-based Eastern Washington Center of Occupational Health & Education is broadening its service area with the addition of Benton, Franklin, and Kittitas counties.Daniel Hansen, Eastern Washington COHE director, says the program recently