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Recall effort aimed at Sandpoint mayor and council president is official
The Sandpoint City Council is poised to reconsider the parking ordinance at its regular Wednesday, Aug. 5 meeting — likely addressing a raft of complaints and frustrations shared by area residents related to the paid parking program that was rolled out on July 1 — but one group of disgruntled community members are still proceeding with an effort to recall Mayor Jeremy Grimm and City Council President Deb Ruehle over the issue.
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SPR News Today: Spokane Transit's sales tax proposal is drawing public challenges
Due to high temperatures and gusty winds, Avista warns of possible power outages. The State Supreme Court rules on a WSU-related case, hear from the student's mother. Spokane County’s Bear Lake remains closed today, an update on search and rescue. ________________________________________. The state Supreme Court has ruled Washington State...
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Update on North Spokane Corridor project
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Tax supporters file complaint alleging opposition group misleading voters on STA renewal
SPOKANE, Wash. — One week before voters decide whether to renew a 0.2% sales tax for the Spokane Transit Authority, supporters of the measure are accusing opponents of misleading the public about the consequences of rejecting it.
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SPR News Today: Spokane Transit wants to continue its sales tax. Here the case for that.
Spokane City Council approved a timely bill with these high temperatures..bringing hopeful relief to tenants without adequate cooling. Wildfire season has brought thousands of firefighters into the Pacific Northwest, see how far some have come to help. High temperatures have land management officials putting a ban on fire activity ahead...
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Traffic Delays In North Colfax At US195 & SR26 Junction
There are 24 hour traffic delays in place for a portion of the junction of U.S. Highway 195 and State Route 26 in North Colfax through next month. The Washington State Department of Transportation is permanently repairing the spur bridge between the two highways. Temporary stoplights will direct one lane of traffic across the bridge 24 hours a day through August. The work will permanently fix the bridge that was damaged when it was hit by a truck and temporarily repaired a year ago. WSDOT plans to completely replace the span with a major construction project that’s scheduled to begin in 2029.
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Traffic alerts for Greene Street and Trent Avenue
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Dust Storm Triggers Several Crashes and Closes U.S. 195 in Eastern Washington During Low-Visibility Morning Commute
SPANGLE, WA — A dust storm sent visibility plunging in eastern Washington on Wednesday morning and led to several multi-car crashes on U.S. 195 near Spangle. Transportation officials closed the highway in both directions while crews responded to the collisions. A dust storm warning remained in effect for Spokane...
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Bumpy road on State Route 904 between Cheney and Tyler gets repaved after decades
CHENEY, Wash. — After more than two decades of navigating potholes and dips that felt like a roller coaster, drivers on State Route 904 between Cheney and Tyler are already starting to feel a smoother commute. Construction crews have begun repaving the nine-mile stretch, something they haven't done since 2002.
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Fact check: What you need to know about Spokane's Proposition 1 sales tax renewal
SPOKANE, Wash. — The August 4 primary election is right around the corner, and if you're receiving campaign flyers in your mailbox with numbers jumping at you, it's important to know what is accurate.
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State Highway 904 reduced to one lane between Cheney and Tyler through August for paving project
SPOKANE, Wash. — Drivers traveling between Cheney and Tyler should expect delays over the next several weeks as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin a paving project on State Highway 904. WSDOT said that maintenance crews are rehabilitating about 9 miles of pavement between I-90 in...
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The region’s transit authority is asking voters to renew 2/10ths of 1% sales tax
The Spokane Transit Authority in recent years launched its first Bus Rapid Transit service, built three new transit centers, grew services by over 35% and brought more than $130 million in state and federal funding to the region — expansion funded in large part by a two-tenths of 1% sales tax approved by voters a decade ago.
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'Rougher stretch ahead': Spokane gas prices rise again, up an average 13.6 cents this week, according to GasBuddy
Gas prices in Spokane have risen by 13.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.50 a gallon today, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices are on the rise again this week in Spokane, according to a survey of 187 area stations by GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices in Spokane have...
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Street parking kiosks suspended in downtown Sandpoint
SANDPOINT, Idaho – City officials announced on Friday that the use of on-street parking kiosks in the downtown two-hour parking area has been suspended, following a discussion at the Sandpoint City Council meeting on Wednesday. The parking kiosks that previously required registration and check-in for two-hour parking in the...
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Spokane Transit Authority Board Recognizes STA Moving Forward Accomplishments
Spokane, WA – At their monthly meeting today, the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Board of Directors passed a resolution acknowledging the accomplishments of the organization’s 10-year strategic plan, STA Moving Forward. Originally adopted in 2014 and revised in 2016, STA Moving Forward outlined a series of capital and service improvements intended to deliver on three outcomes: connecting people to services, connecting workers to jobs, and advancing regional economic development. The plan was refined several times throughout its implementation to reflect changing financial forecasts, pandemic-related impacts, and evolving project needs.
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Sullivan Road closure in Spokane Valley to run for about a month
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Sullivan Road will be fully closed between East Eighth Avenue and East 16th Avenue until about August 14 as work continues on the South Sullivan Road Preservation Project, the city of Spokane Valley announced. The city said full closure is meant to help finish construction...