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7 displaced, 1 pet dead after house fire in Elk
ELK, Wash. — Seven people are displaced after a house fire in Elk. According to Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD4), one pet is dead after a fire that started in the basement of the house on 6005 East Valley Lane in Elk. No one was injured, and the...
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...
Spokane ranks in Top 100 Cities in the United States
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is ranked in the top 100 cities in the United States with its combination of urban buzz and the outdoors surrounding it. According to Resonance’s America’s Best Cities, Spokane, Washington, is ranked #73 for the best cities to live in. Considered a hidden gem, Spokane was ranked #31 in Labor Force Participation (the number of employed people in the city) and #38 for rent prices.
City of Spokane considering layoffs amid $50 million budget deficit
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane continues looking for a way out of its $50 million budget deficit. We could learn what potential solutions look like this week. With major budget cuts looming over the city of Spokane, the big question now is 'Will there be layoffs?'. At...
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 Salary Commissioner testifies on legality of elected officials' raises
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane’s elected officials came face to face last night with the commissioner who wants to deny their raises, noting how the salary increases could spark potential litigation. The Salary Review Commission regularly convenes in even-numbered years to determine the salaries of Spokane’s elected officials for the next two years. The commissioners approved new raises in May but failed to follow a parliamentary rule that could nullify the vote. ...
At Washington universities, enrollment questions persist
Last year, Eastern Washington University unveiled plans to revamp campus housing. One residence hall, Morrison, was demolished last summer; another, Dryden, is slated for the same fate this winter. Both will soon have newer buildings in their footprints. Even then, one of the newest halls, Brewster, has been unused for several years, according to the school.
Nick Brown picks up Attorney General race endorsement from Spokane Democratic Party
SPOKANE, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee’s former General Counsel Nick Brown picked up an endorsement from the Spokane County Democratic Party. Brown announced the endorsement via social media on Friday. “I am honored to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Spokane County Democrats! Your dedication...
‘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...
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