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Spokane Area Farmer Fined $100K

The Washington Department of Ecology fined a Spokane County farmer $100,000 for allegedly repeatedly irrigating 69 acres at Wild Rose Prairie, near Deer Park, without authorization.
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1914 “Golden Spike” Marker Placed Monday, September 15

SPOKANE, WA – On September 15, 1914, railroad executives from Spokane and around the United States gathered on a newly constructed railroad trestle, towering high above the Spokane River and over the top of the Monroe Street
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New downtown dog park approved for Spokane’s Riverfront Park

SPOKANE — Your dog will have a new place to run and play downtown after the City of Spokane approved plans for a dog park in Riverfront Park on Thursday. The city said it approved the dog park plans to add more amenities downtown as new housing is under construction nearby.
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Brick West building avoid foreclosure, announces Jordan Tampien

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Brick West Brewing building is out of foreclosure, according to Spokane developer Jordan Tampien. The business’s building after defaulting on payments to Numerica Credit Union. Tampien spoke about the foreclosure and clarified that “the business is separate from the building” and reassured the...
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Spokane County leaders highlight investments in public safety at ‘State of the County’ address

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Leaders in Spokane County are preparing for a tough budget cycle and finalizing a long-term comprehensive plan. But on Thursday, they took time to highlight some successes over the last year at the Annual "State of the County" address. It was clear during the event...
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The forgotten block on Five Mile: A community’s plea for water

FIVE MILE PRAIRIE, Wash -- Heidi Ferre moved back to the Inland Northwest last year seeking …
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Crime reduction, improvements in mental health, addiction services top Spokane County achievements

There are storm clouds on the horizon for Spokane County. It’s facing another big budget deficit next year and county commissioners have directed department heads to cut 7% from their budgets. But County Commission Chair Mary Kuney says there are rays of sunshine too. She shared some of them...
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Lane closures and detours in place for upcoming construction work in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Construction changes will impact drivers in Spokane in the upcoming weeks.
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Driver crashes SUV into Spokane garage, flees on skateboard

SPOKANE, Wash. – A driver crashed a blue SUV into a garage in Spokane’s Nevada Heights neighborhood before fleeing on a skateboard, police said. The crash happened in the 600 block of East North Avenue. According to an officer at the scene, the driver got out of the SUV and left the area.
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Spokane Valley may subpoena personal messages in PRA suit, Merkel claims

(The Center Square) - Entrenched in a lawsuit against one of its own, the Spokane Valley City Council plans to subpoena a sitting elected official’s personal communications, the defendant said Friday. The officials voted to sue Councilmember Al Merkel in February after an investigation found he “more likely than not”...

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