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Movement slows on steep Peaceful Valley hill after city works to prevent landslide

Engineers continue to monitor a Browne’s Addition hillside’s potential descent into Peaceful Valley, but a long-term solution likely remains weeks away. The city has...

Getting There: City parking fund faces nearly $10 million in costs as it prepares to roll out new downtown rates, system

If you feel any special fondness for plugging a parking meter, now’s the time to head downtown and plink a coin in the good...

100 years ago in Coeur d'Alene: 15-year-old thief makes brief escape from Kootenai County Jail

The remarkable criminal career of 15-year-old Elliot Michener (sometimes spelled Elliott Mitchener) continued when he and another lad escaped from the Kootenai County Jail...

'On the upswing': The new Union Stadium debuts without a crowd but inspires hope, fans say

With not a cloud in the sky, an announcer’s voice boomed through the pristine new Union Stadium at Mt. Spokane High School, but only elicited...

Spokane Valley demands say in debate over utility tax

The city of Spokane and Spokane County are wrestling over a new utility tax on county residents – and Spokane Valley officials want to...

Snow hammers mountain passes, posing travel risks for weekend travelers

Travelers eyeing a weekend getaway should proceed with caution if the journey includes a mountain pass. Though the weather turned warm and sunny in...

Former longtime Jensen-Byrd salesman walks down memory lane

The Jensen-Byrd Co. has had a long history in Spokane and former salesman Don Mittelstadt was there for 47 years of it. Mittelstadt, who...

Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Two homes ablaze reported 10 minutes apart

Being a firefighter is an unpredictable business. Crews can be kept running from call to call or go hours between calls. On Feb. 18,...

Snowstorm causes slippery roads in the Inland Northwest Thursday

A winter storm made for slippery roads in the Inland Northwest during Thursday’s morning commute. The Spokane Valley Fire Department reported it responded to...

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