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Crews will be paving Highway 291 at Nine Mile Falls 24-hours-a-day through the weekend.
As of this morning, Spokane Valley had the smallest proportion of voters returning their ballots of any local government in the primary.
Nine Mile Falls area residents may have been wondering why four miles of Charles Road there were becoming pocked with holes and rough spots shortly after Spokane County worked on it.
Picture of the Day August 21, 2008
In this morning's Picture of the Day, we see yet another of Gale Allen's excellent pictures of Bullwinkle the Moose, this time in repose, shot from a much-closer range.
Getting There: Wreckage marks DUI's dangers
Damon Mattozzi's drunken-driving legacy is a twisted pile of steel that once was a pickup.
Washington board weighs stiffer graduation standards
The Washington State Board of Education meets July 23-24 in Vancouver, Wash., and will vote on the new math requirement and Core 24 on the second day of that meeting.
Driving tour reveals the best of the city
The scenic tour of Spokane includes Riverside State Park and its scenic gorge called Bowl and Pitcher.
Cancer Awareness Week spotlights healing, collaboration
It's been 15 years since Larry Halverson launched a local fund-raiser to generate awareness for the fight against cancer.
Honoring fallen veterans on Memorial Day
People all over the inland northwest are gathering to remember fallen veterans. Neighbors in Nine Mile Falls woke up early this morning to hang a giant flag in honor of area veterans.
CWU's Nilsen repeats as GNAC Player of Year
Central Washington University senior Jamie Nilsen has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year for baseball for the second straight year, highlighting four Wildcats on the ... via KNDU.com
Bomb threats cancel classes at Lakeside schools
Bomb threats forced the cancellation of school Monday at Lakeside High School and Lakeside Middle School near Nine Mile Falls, Wash. via NWCN.com
Fire destroys Long Lake waterfront home
While one Long Lake family was at church Sunday a fire destroyed their waterfront home in Nine Mile Falls. via KHQ-TV Spokane
Eric Smith and Kristina M. Moon, both of Wildomar, Calif. Jovannie C. Montero, of Greenacres, and Jacqueline M. Stafford, of Veradale. via The Spokesman-Review
No charges against Spokane firefighter
“It can be made to appear that people are involved in the trade of child pornography who are in reality totally innocent”
No charges involving child pornography will be filed against Spokane Firefighter Todd Chism, the Stevens County prosecutor announced this morning. via The Spokesman-Review
White Pass, Napavine Hire New Superintendents
“There was just such a great group of folks here that really brought my family in, and made us feel very welcome.”
There'll be a new face in charge of the White Pass School District next year, and an old face in a new role at Napavine. via The Chronicle, Centralia, WA
Firefighter Says He Can Prove Innocence
“We can't discuss what was found on my computer until the protective order is lifted. And we look forward to revealing that information”
A month after arresting a Spokane firefighter on evidence a judge called too slim to hold him in jail, the Washington State Patrol hasn't offered proof that Lt. via FireFightingNews.com
More questions, less answers in Chism investigation
More questions are now being raised than being answered about an ongoing State Patrol pornography investigation that jailed a Spokane firefighter who is fighting to clear his name. via KXLY-TV Spokane
Freezing fog makes for slick commute
“It will probably get worse before it gets better”
Freezing fog contributed to very slick conditions and several slideoffs this morning north of Spokane on U.S. 395. via The Spokesman-Review
Whitworth Symphony Orchestra concert March 9 to feature winners of concerto competition
Where: Founders Theater at St. George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Road Cost: Admission is free. via The Whitworthian
Robert A. Gordon and Bettina Jordalen, both of Chattaroy. Ian R. Beaver and Hillary A. Adams, both of Spokane. via The Spokesman-Review