Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work.
Staffing shortages are causing delays at the Kootenai County Community Development Department, impacting the time it takes to issue building permits and complete building inspections.
Despite receiving the city of Spokane Valley's consent to develop the former Painted Hills Golf Course into a planned residential community, conditions of approval may continue to delay construction.