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Valley Dog Park
A 3.5-acre space near the Washington/Idaho border is the site of Spokane County’s only off-leash dog park. Now a movement is underway to establish a similar site in Spokane Valley. A group of about 20 residents met with Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation officials at CenterPlace to discuss the project last week.
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Jackson to continue in city manager role
Describing him as “well qualified” but also “willing to step up,” Spokane Valley City Council members unanimously agreed for Mike Jackson to continue on as acting city manager on Tuesday night.
Public weighs in on potential jail sites
No one, it seems, is lacking an opinion on where to locate a new jail for Spokane County.
Millwood council reviews SVFD report card
In the parlance of fire protection, they’re known as “standards of coverage,” but for representatives of the Spokane Valley Fire Department, the annual review of agency efficiency is the equivalent of a grade on a doctoral thesis.
Meeting focuses on possibility of Valley dog park
Spokane Valley residents Gregg and Wanda Tenner have nothing but good things to say about the off-leash dog park located some 20 miles to the east of their home in the Ponderosa area.
Bill to force mailing of voters pamphlet protested
Print – at least in the form of a voters pamphlet – is dead at Spokane County.
Council lays out upcoming agenda
By just about any standard, the newly sworn-in Spokane Valley City Council has moved fast this past month.
New council members get board assignments
Spokane Valley City Council members now know what boards and committees they will serve on this year.
City gears up for improvements along Sullivan corridor
As a senior engineer and project manager with the city of Spokane Valley, Craig Aldworth doesn’t include “door-to-door sales” in his job description.
Local family holds on to hope after Haiti earthquake
John and Allyson Halpin know it will take more than a paper airplane to deliver help to the people of Haiti – but a simple, folded jet is a start.
Council moving toward new city manager
The Spokane Valley City Council has made its change, now it just has to decide who’s in charge.
Liberty Lake seeks new direction with wayfinding sign program
The incorporation of Liberty Lake as Spokane County’s newest city in 2001 included a variety of civic initiatives
Rocky road ahead for 2010 legislative session
It might be a good time for local 4th District legislators to pick up some suits of armor. Because, by just about any standard, the 2010 legislative session looks like it could get bloody.
Assessor’s office looking toward the sky
Like most of Spokane County, the assessor’s office was hit hard by budget cuts for 2010.
Jenkins leaves legacy of leadership on Libertry Lake council
As a member of the Liberty Lake City Council for nearly seven years, Patrick Jenkins had the opportunity to be a part of the early growth and development in Spokane County’s easternmost city.
Freeman staff, students weather challenges of construction
Along with most residents of the Inland Northwest, Freeman High School Principal Dave Smith has been grateful for the moderate winter of 2009-10.
City manager let go by new council
Towey named new mayor of Spokane Valley
Year in Review Part 2
This is the second of a two-part look back at all the Spokane Valley notable news and events in 2009
Station 10 construction to move forward
It’s taken an extra year – no thanks to the sluggish economy – but the Spokane Valley Fire Department will move forward with construction of a new fire station on East Sprague Avenue this year.
Millwood shuffles staffing duties at City Hall
Along with a jovial personality and an endearing wit, the city of Millwood lost a valuable employee when Eva Colomb passed away last September at the age of 58 from ovarian cancer.
A ‘Change’ comes to City Hall
The agenda was short, the message concise.
Year in Review Part 1
This is the first of a two-part look at all the notable news and events of 2009.
Appleway extension will be problem for new council
After losing in the general election in November, Mayor Richard Munson said that acquiring the right-of-way for the eastern extension of Appleway Boulevard past University Road was one of his bigger regrets.
LLSWD employee sets standard as caretaker of lake
To understand the significance of Bijay Adams to the overall stewardship of the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District
HUB officials remain encouraged about future of facility
Phil Champlin is familiar with the embattled history of the community multipurpose venue he now calls home.
Chamber breakfast turns spotlight on charitable causes
As the executive director of Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels, Pam Almeida is accustomed to the task of delivering food and encouragement to homebound residents.
Founding council members say goodbye
“Welcome to the end of an era.”
Cliff House gutted by fire
Firefighters knocked down a blaze that burned three floors of the historic Arbor Crest Winery Cliff House mansion on Wednesday.
Veteran duo shoulders workload for Millwood public works
If the staff at Millwood City Hall were a football team, Cleve McCoul and Paul Allen would be undervalued offensive linemen.
Jail sites narrowed to 10, three Valley sites on list
Depending on the viewpoint, three out of 10 ain’t bad.
Council wants to improve notification process
From Sprague Avenue to Greenacres, it’s been a source of concern: when to let someone know that their property zoning could change and how to do it.
SVP works to weather storm after flooding incidents
Ever since its beginnings as Spokane Valley’s most visible social service organization, Spokane Valley Partners has been helping low-income residents cover water and electric bills in a pinch.
City Council doles out lodging tax dollars
Some last-minute number-crunching succeeded in turning some frowns upside-down at Tuesday night’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting.
County promotes homelessness prevention program
The temperature was dropping into the single digits outside Millwood City Hall on Monday night as the town’s governing board heard a presentation on a new program to keep local residents shielded from the winter chill.
County OKs budget, worker layoffs
Despite some last-ditch pleas to save some jobs in the prosecutor’s office, Spokane County commissioners agreed Tuesday to lay off 149.6 workers and approve a budget that is down over $13 million from last year.
Change in the air: Grafos sworn in
Call it a negative trifecta for the man promising “Positive Change.”
Volunteer effort turns into healthy harvest for food bank
Earlier this month, Gilbert called Barbara Bennett, director of the Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank, to inform her that the farm had produced a slew of potatoes – the only dilemma was that they needed to be picked and hauled to the food bank.
Valleyfest 2009 marks two decades of community celebration
Organizers of the first Valleyfest celebration at Terrace View Park in 1990 estimate that a crowd of around 4,000 may have turned out for Spokane Valley’s inaugural community celebration.
City of Spokane Valley sets the record straight
Since incorporating as a city in March 2003, Spokane Valley has gone from an abstract patch of Spokane County sprawl to the state's eighth largest city.
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2009 Valley News Articles Archive
2008 Valley News Articles Archive
The City of Spokane Valley, Washington
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f e a t u r e d — a r t i c l e s by Linda Weaver Clarke
Hope and a Christmas Miracle
We hope for things not seen but it must accompany faith. They go hand in hand. Hope helps us to bear our afflictions.
Holiday Traditions: Delectable Food, Bright Costumes, and Family Unity
Holiday traditions make life worth living! We anxiously await that special day when we can celebrate with our loved ones.
Mix a Happy-go-lucky Bachelor with a Roaring 20s Woman and You Have: Elena, Woman of Courage
The “Roaring Twenties” was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. It was a time of adventure, courage, and independence.
Deep-rooted Legends, a Tender Love Story, and the Bear Lake Monster is focus of New Novel -
Enter the world of “Make Believe” and read about the legend of the Bear Lake Monster, long family traditions, a tender love story, and a few mysterious events!
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The Legend of Bear Lake Monster
The waves splashed gently upon the shore and the full moon shone brightly upon Bear Lake, making the water shimmer.
Family Unity
What did “family unity” mean to the pioneer family or the people who settled our country?
A Guide to Closer Families
Raising a family isn’t easy but if one has strong family relationships, then we can make better choices.
Improve Family Relationships
Family is important. It takes commitment and hard work to improve family relationships.
Friendship, The Footprints In Your Heart
To have a friend that you can laugh and cry with, to have someone make us feel wanted and accepted for who we are…this is the reason for living.
Liberty Should Not Be Taken Lightly
Freedom is a precious commodity. It isn't free, but it's fought for.
Making a Difference in Your Community
Is it possible to make the community that we live in just a little better place? What can we do to make a difference?
Archive Articles from Linda Weaver Clarke - Click here
REMODEL SPOKANE MAGAZINE
Grandeur In a Small Space
It started out as a small project. Patty and Sterling Haskins of Liberty Lake wanted to extend and open up their condominium's "cozy" kitchen by changing the countertops.
Coordinated Grace
Chris and Julie Kelsey had lived in their North Spokane home for 5 years and at last made the decision to embark on a complete remodel. Finally their home could reflect their style and personalities.
 
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