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Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Multiple engines, water tenders fight rural home blaze in Otis Orchards

The Spokane Valley Fire Department had a busy week recently, responding to several large fires. The largest fire was reported in the 20100 block of East Crestwood Lane around 10 p.m. on Dec. 8.

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Water tower raised near Hamblen Elementary

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 23, 2024

The tank of a new water tower was installed Friday morning between Hamblen Park and Hamblen Elementary School on the South Hill.

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50 years ago in Expo history: Henry Fonda’s one-man play is ‘finest’ performance onstage, says S-R critic

Fri., Aug. 23, 2024

Movie star Henry Fonda performed the one-man play “Clarence Darrow” at Expo ’74, and The Spokesman-Review critic said it “may quite simply be the finest one-man play ever staged.”

News > Spokane

Wednesday’s power outage caused by equipment failure at substation, Avista says

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 22, 2024

An equipment failure at an Avista Utilities substation east of downtown caused the power outage experienced by thousands of customers for more than an hour Wednesday evening.

News > Spokane

The Collector: Elizabeth Swan is the Care Bear Queen

Thu., Aug. 22, 2024

When you call Elizabeth Swan, her phone message says, “You’ve reached the Care Bear Queen.”

News > Spokane

50 years ago in Expo history: ‘Lush, green park’ is the desired seen for site following the end of the World’s Fair

Thu., Aug. 22, 2024

The public “overwhelmingly favors a lush, green park with plenty of trees and quiet spots” for the proposed Riverfront Park after Expo ’74 closes.

News > Local government

Spokane County Commissioners move to regulate wind, solar farms as interest grows in Eastern Washington

Thu., Aug. 22, 2024

As energy companies continue to eye large wind farms in Eastern Washington, Spokane County commissioners are setting the terms for what they’ll look like within the county’s borders.

News > Home and garden

Gardening: September a good time to work on lawns

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 21, 2024

September is the best time of the year to do a lawn renovation or replacement. The soil is warm but the days are cooling down so that the seed and roots will germinate and grow quickly without the pressure of the hot, early summer weather.

News > Spokane

50 years ago in Expo history: World’s Fair ticket sales manager files lawsuit after being ‘discharged’ from position

Wed., Aug. 21, 2024

Expo ’74’s former ticket sales manager filed suit asking $325,000 in damages over his dismissal.

News > Local government

Two city of Spokane spokespeople let go as municipal budget woes loom

UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 21, 2024

Spokane Police Department Communications Manager and former KHQ reporter Julie Humphreys will be let go after more than four years working for the city, officials confirmed Tuesday.

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50 years ago in Expo history: Singer Nabors amazes crowd with surprise operatic voice at World’s Fair

Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

Jim Nabors performed for a near-capacity Expo ’74 crowd at the Coliseum. Anybody expecting to hear the goofy sounds of his character Gomer Pyle were in for a surprise.

News > Spokane

Spokane organizations receive over $1 million to support environmental and climate justice

UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

Officials announced Monday that Spokane organizations will receive over $1 million in state grants to support environmental justice and communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.

News > Local government

Developers hope to pivot on Wandermere property once lauded as next Kendall Yards

Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

The developers tasked with turning a former gravel pit into the next Kendall Yards have asked the county if they can alter course.

News > Spokane

‘Spokane’s official ambassador’ celebrates birthday at favorite hamburger joint

Tue., Aug. 20, 2024

After decades of standing outside of Dick’s Hamburgers, asking for change for a burger and greeting everyone as they walked by, Vinny Piper decided to celebrate his 57th birthday at the food stand he loves most.

News > Local government

Kevin Hall to start work as Spokane’s police chief on Aug. 26

UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 19, 2024

The Spokane City Council gave its backing on Monday to Mayor Lisa Brown’s choice to serve as the city’s next police chief.

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What have first responders learned a year after the Gray and Oregon Road fires?

Mon., Aug. 19, 2024

The Gray and Oregon Road fires in Spokane County last year reminded first responders that they are at the mercy of Mother Nature – and they likely will be again.

News > Local government

Medical Lake seeks to preserve the landmarks that survived the devastating Gray fire

Mon., Aug. 19, 2024

Gerri Johnson walked out of her boutique the day the Gray fire broke out to see embers falling from the sky.

News > Spokane

50 years ago in Expo history: Bustown USA? The fair’s many tourist lines certainly gave that impression

Sun., Aug. 18, 2024

One inescapable sight around Expo ’74: Buses, buses everywhere.

News > Local government

Challenges ahead as Spokane pivots from warehouse for the homeless

Sun., Aug. 18, 2024

A Trent Avenue warehouse that housed upward of 400 people and served as the backbone of Spokane’s homeless response under former Mayor Nadine Woodward is expected to wind down by the end of October.

News > Spokane

50 years ago in Expo history: There was still hope for a President Ford visit at the fair

Sat., Aug. 17, 2024

Expo ’74 still hadn’t given up on the idea of snagging a visit from President Gerald Ford.

News > Spokane

Famous willow tree in Finch Arboretum to be removed after splitting in half

UPDATED: Fri., Aug. 16, 2024

A distinctive willow popular for climbing in the center of John A. Finch Arboretum will be removed after park officials determined it is no longer safe to play on.

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