Valley leaders unanimously adopted new restrictions on recreational marijuana retailers tonight despite warnings from pot entrepreneurs that it could doom the fledgling industry's success here. The local restrictions go beyond the existing state prohibitions on marijuana operations within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and libraries.…
It’s official. After years of discussions and negotiations over regional garbage disposal, Spokane Valley is going its own way. City Council members decided unanimously tonight to contract with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling to handle disposal of the Valley’s estimated 45,000 tons of garbage each year.…
A proposed land-use change that would have allowed large apartment complexes in a mostly rural neighborhood along Barker Road was dumped tonight by the Spokane Valley City Council. Council members voted 6-1 against moving the proposal forward for further consideration, saying the infrastructure is inadequate…
Spokane Valley eased restrictions tonight on where recreational marijuana can be grown and packaged. The move is designed to open industrial sites north of the Spokane River along the city’s eastern edge that were excluded when Spokane Valley imposed a 1,000-foot buffer around the Centennial…
Voters in Spokane Valley are being asked to increase their property taxes $14 per $100,000 of assessed valuation to pay for a $22 million library expansion. Ballots must be postmarked by April 22 or taken to official drop boxes located outside public libraries countywide and…
Just a month after banning marijuana operations within 1,000 feet of recreational trails, Spokane Valley appears to be reconsidering the move after commercial real estate brokers, landlords and pot entrepreneurs warned it's driving away potential new jobs. Industrial property north of the Spokane River, where…
Spokane Valley's clever smartphone app is getting a trade show rollout. The app, which relies on GPS coordinates and Google Places to steer users to the services or activities they're looking for, will be among the featured tech innovations at the city's booth in Thursday's…
Don't be surprised if you see Spokane Valley boasting about the abundance of free parking in future advertisements and other marketing materials. City leaders, pleased with the response they've received from the "Friendliest Permitting in Washington" marketing campaign, are looking to broaden community promotion efforts.The…
With smart phones and tablet computers making it easier than ever to stay in touch, the City of Spokane Valley is considering a texting ban for council members while in public meetings. It hasn't been a problem in Spokane Valley, officials say, but other cities…
Turns out Spokane and Spokane Valley aren't the only cities dealing with barely clad bikini baristas. They've become such a fixture that Seattle-based punk band Quickie has turned its anthem to bikini baristas into a music video, complete with plenty of examples of the kind…
Spokane Valley firefighters doused a basement fire today, and rescued the family cat while they were at it. Damage to the home at 6918 E. 6th Ave. was estimated at $4,000. Firefighters said the fire was confined to the basement and investigators were still trying…
