Last week, hundreds gathered at the Spokane Convention Center for the annual “State of the County” address, presented by Mary Kuney, chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
Under the theme “Leading the Way,” Kuney highlighted several pieces of good news from the past year — the county’s investments in behavioral health are helping many community members get stabilized, the sheriff’s office is now fully staffed for the first time in nearly 20 years, multiple county parks received major renovations, and the county had its second-largest year of tax proceeds from new construction, with new projects valued at more than $1.45 billion in 2024.
“We are seeing growth from the state line to the West Plains,” Kuney told the crowd. “Every new business that starts or grows here brings good-paying jobs, attracts investments and strengthens Spokane County’s ability to deliver the services our residents expect and deserve.”…