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‘A culture of disinvestment in housing’: Spokanites speak out on Latah Valley moratorium
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council held a public hearing on Monday over the recently approved one-year building moratorium in Latah Valley, allowing residents to voice their concerns. The elected officials approved an emergency ordinance back in May, enacting the immediate moratorium in one of Spokane’s most at-risk communities for wildfires. Another moratorium in the area expired last year despite a desperate need for firefighting infrastructure. Now, the...
USPS restores Spokane neighbors' mailbox months after break-in destroyed it
SPOKANE, Wash. – Neighbors near Garnet and Ralph have been frustrated after a crook destroyed their community mailboxes. They say delays for a repair have stretched months. "Almost nine months without a mailbox," said Tana, a nearby homeowner. The thieves badly damaged the mailboxes, requiring a fix or an...
Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
Fatal Collision in Eastern Washington Claims Infant's Life
SPOKANE - A fatal traffic collision occurred on State Route 395, approximately 1.5 miles east of Valley, at 10:41 AM on July 15, 2024. The incident involved two vehicles traveling northbound. Vehicle two, a 2011 Subaru Outback, stopped to make a left turn onto Bakie Road and was struck from...
Free performances every Friday though August at St. Maries City Park
Spokane, Wash. – Music has a unique ability to bridge divides, create social connections and promote understanding among people from all walks of life. This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,” Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring people together. As part of this investment, Innovia is proud to sponsor the St. Maries Summer Sunset Concert Series, an annual celebration organized by the St. Maries Chamber of Commerce that brings community together around the shared power of music.
Spokane Valley is prepping to fine homeless people for camping
Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that stick out to us this week include:. Spokane City Council’s infrastructure (PIES) Committee is discussing standing up...
Mike Gonzalez selected to be city manager of Sunnyside
The Sunnyside City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the city manager position to Mike Gonzalez, the former county administrator of Franklin County. Sunnyside Mayor Dean Broersma said he is grateful for the process the city followed and both candidates were great options. "I think council made a good choice,"...
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs propels Tsillan Cellars to unprecedented success
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a pioneering winery in the Lake Chelan region, continues to garner accolades in major wine competitions, solidifying its position as a leading producer in the state's wine industry. Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Garrett Grubbs, who joined the winery in 2021, Tsillan Cellars has...
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
New Wenatchee Planned Parenthood location responds to greater amount of abortions in Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Planned Parenthood health center in Wenatchee last week. According to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho (PPGWNI), the center replaces a smaller building that had fewer facilities. In a 2023 statement anticipating the soft opening...
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