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Lyft, Uber win temporary restraining orders on release of city data

Two popular ride-share companies, Uber and Lyft, have been granted temporary restraining orders in Spokane County Superior Court that stem from public-records requests the Journal of Business filed seeking information on the fees they paid to the city of ...

STA trolley proposal doesn’t track

For years, lovable TV host Mr. Rogers would invite children to jump on board the trolley and go into...

Transportation bill passage is essential

It’s encouraging to see the Washington state Senate muster the political will to pass a transporta...

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Transportation spending to rise significantly in 2015

More than $160 million in new and continuing transportation-related construction projects are slated...

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Spokane Airports stats show steady climb

Revenue, passenger count, and total freight rose at Spokane International Airport in 2014 compared w...

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Ride-share companies flourishing in Spokane

Two of the nation’s largest ride-booking service companies, Lyft and Uber, have been operating in Spokane under interim operating agreements they signed with the city in late September, and they appear to be thriving, with drivers saying they enjoy the ...

Cities, Spokane County net $5.6 million in road grants

The cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley and Spokane County have received more than $5.6 million in state and federal grants to reduce fatal and serious injury collisions on city streets, including $4.1 million in grants to overhaul north Monroe Street, wher...

New state transportation plan pushes North Spokane Corridor funding

The Washington State Transportation Commission has completed its 20-year transportation plan and submitted it to the Legislature for consideration late last month, says Joe Tortorelli, Spokane-based vice chairman of the commission. “The biggest thing ...

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Plunging fuel prices boost economy somewhat

As the price of gasoline continues to fall in Spokane and throughout the U.S., consumers here are finding that they have more money to spend on other household needs, and businesses are seeing benefits as well. Some observers suggest, however, that the we...

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Spokane groups air goals for state lawmakers

Spokane-area interests are working to inform lawmakers about their priorities as the Legislature sets to convene its 2015 session, which they say will focus heavily on education mandates and transportation funding. Last year, the Legislature failed to pa...