Out-of-state drivers' license surrenders, one of the indicators of new residents moving into the area, have increased in Spokane County during the first 11 months of this year, according to Washington state Department of Licensing data.
Although the n
Just over a year after voters greenlighted a major Riverfront Park revitalization project, crews have yet to start work on the project. Now, the Spokane Park Board expects the needed improvements to cost more than the $64.3 million voters approved for the
With expectations for a short state Legislative session that likely will focus on addressing public education mandates, many legislative priorities for the Spokane-region business community focus on protecting prior and ongoing commitments and encouraging
The new federal budget contains a cut to Social Security benefits that could limit options for baby boomers close to retirement-and everybody who follows them.
Hidden in the budget bill is a change to Social Security that eliminates file-and-suspend ru
The City of Post Falls has started work on a $14.8 million upgrade project at its wastewater treatment plant, says Andrew Arbini, the city's utilities project manager.
The project includes constructing a new headworks facility, two equalization tanks,
Larry Krauter came to Spokane nearly five years ago to lead Spokane Airports, which includes Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, and the Spokane International Airport Business Park. Since then, Krauter has become a key figure in the Spokane busine
Spokane Public Facilities District is on pace for record net income
December 3, 2015
Through the first nine months of 2015, the three facilities owned and operated by the Spokane Public Facilities District generated more net income than in all of 2010, one of the district's most profitable years ever.
The Spokane Convention Center, Spo
Ruling overturned against ex-Daiquiri Factory owner
November 19, 2015
A Washington state appellate court panel here has reversed a Spokane County Superior Court ruling that had favored the owner of the Crescent Building in downtown Spokane in a dispute with the tenant owner of the former Daiquiri Factory bar.
Citizen complaint started inquiry at Erotic Boutique
November 19, 2015
The Washington State Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that viewing rooms in a sex shop don't conform to Spokane Valley municipal regulations.
Councilman contends measure limits park owners; proponent disagrees
November 19, 2015
Outgoing Spokane City Councilman Mike Allen thinks the city violated its Comprehensive Plan when council members recently changed language in the plan in a way that he believes limits the ability of manufactured and mobile home parks to sell their propert