Waste Management - New HQ A grand opening for the Waste Management Spokane Operations Center was held last Friday and included addresses from Spokane Valley Mayor Richard Munson and Spokane County Commissioner Mark Richard. The 23,000-square-foot site is located in Spokane Valley near Spalding Auto Parts. Photo by: Craig Howard
The Spokane Valley News Herald
City will pay county $1.1 million in public safety fees
While still unsure whether it is absolutely necessary, the Spokane Valley City Council voted last week to make a “good faith” payment of $1.1 million to Spokane County in disputed fees connected to the two organizations’ public safety contract.
Argonne project receives boost from state grant
When Millwood residents, business owners and city leaders gathered to discuss the priorities of a corridor study along Argonne Road nearly two years ago, the subject of inadequate sidewalks was near the top of the list.
Comments on sewer rate increases taken until Tuesday
With no one present to comment – and still some question about the overall time period for financing – Spokane County commissioners opted Tuesday to hold off on making any decisions on any potential increases in sewer rates. The new deadline is next Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Green is the theme for new Waste Management headquarters
Every week, workers with Waste Management of Spokane retrieve recycled materials from thousands of residential and commercial customers throughout the greater Spokane Valley.
SARP officially kicks in Oct. 1
After dozens of meetings, scores of public comments and a more than just a little controversy, the Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan will become law on Oct. 1 of this year.
Neighbors rally awareness for street safety in Millwood
Rick and Jeannie Pearson have lived in the same Millwood neighborhood for 22 years, investing time and money into a home and well-manicured yard on Fowler Road. Now the couple may be moving.
McCaslin looks to unseat Munson on City Council
It would appear the “October surprise” has been moved up to June. Saying “no one else would run,” longtime 4th District state Sen. Bob McCaslin filed last week to run against Spokane Valley Mayor Richard Munson for City Council.
City, county at loggerheads over $2 million in back fees
Heated e-mail exchanges, a scuttled meeting and an anticipated state auditor’s ruling have capped a week’s worth of drama between the city of Spokane Valley and Spokane County officials.
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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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by Linda Weaver Clarke
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.
History of Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley, Land of Enchantment
Rugged mountains, lush valleys, and bright red patches of Indian paintbrush that seem to set the land on fire; grizzly bears, outlaws, and the Bear Lake Monster! Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley...
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.
Hardships
are a Part of Life
We live in a world of hard knocks, a world where we can learn and
progress and gain knowledge. We grow from the many experiences we
have in life.
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?
Your
Family Legacy
The importance of family legacy can never be over emphasized.
Dreams
are a Part of Life
Dreams can come true, no matter what age you are. Dreams are a part
of life and they come straight from the heart.
Trials
“Storms make oaks take deeper roots,” my mother reminded me. She
always told me that trials made us better people.
The
Law of Life
There is a Law of Life that relates to everyone. This law is something
we have no control over, but if we knew the importance of this law,
we would accept it more readily.
Labeling a Student
Teachers have a great responsibility. They are not only teaching
young minds, but they are shaping the future.
Parenthood,
A Great Responsibility
“No amount of success can compensate for failure in the home…(To
be a parent is) the greatest trust that has been given to human
beings.” (David O. McKay)
Equal
Partners In Marriage
Marriage is a sacred bond between man and woman, but it must be
an equal partnership.
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.