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Havana Street and Greene Street bridge closures
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Independent review of STA double decker crash completed
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Transit Authority completed an independent review of its investigation into a double-decker bus accident that struck a railroad viaduct on Cedar Street in January, revealing gaps in issue tracking but confirming the investigation met federal standards.
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Spokane launches pilot program to address fatal crash sites
(The Center Square) - The City of Spokane has launched a pilot program that will deploy temporary traffic-calming measures within days of fatal traffic crashes, an effort officials say is designed to slow drivers and raise awareness while the city evaluates longer-term safety improvements. The new Emergency Streets program calls for city crews to respond to a fatal crash within 48 to 72 hours. Depending on roadway conditions, crews may install traffic cones, bright pink signs, roadway stenciling and speed-feedback signs.The temporary measures will remain in place for about two weeks while city staff collect speed data, monitor traffic conditions and gather feedback from people who live near the crash site, according to the City of Spokane's Emergency Streets program page .The program comes as Spokane continues to address a significant number of fatal and serious-injury crashes.According to the city's August 2026 overview of the Emergency Streets pilot , Spokane recorded more than 100 fatal crashes and more than 500 serious-injury crashes from 2021 through 2025. In 2025 alone, 22 people died in traffic crashes, including 12 pedestrians.“As a society we are really good at responding to crashes and returning the streets to normal. But we are missing opportunities to
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Spokane Browne Street lane cuts start Sept. 14 for greenway work
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane announced construction started this week on the Pacific Avenue Greenway, with Browne Street lane reductions in downtown beginning the night of Sept. 14. The city said the project will build an east-west bike route from Howard Street to Sherman Street. It said...
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This Old-Fashioned Washington Diner Inside A Vintage Railcar Will Transport You Back In Time
Nobody expects to find a genuine 1906 railcar sitting in downtown Spokane, and that’s exactly what makes finding it so satisfying. Frank’s Diner doesn’t just serve breakfast, it serves breakfast inside a piece of American history, and those are two very different things. Here’s the situation.
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Construction to reduce lanes on Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – City officials recently announced that construction work on Sullivan Road, from the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge to East Kiernan Avenue, will cause traffic to be reduced to a single lane in each direction. The work is expected to continue for roughly two weeks, from September...
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Spokane launches pilot to slow traffic after fatal crashes
Spokane, Wash. — The City of Spokane announced a new Emergency Streets pilot program that aimed to put temporary traffic-calming measures in place within 48 to 72 hours after a fatal crash.0. City crews planned to add short-term safety features after those crashes to help slow drivers down and...
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Diesel prices reach another record high
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Travelers argues paving policy doesn't cover fatal Spokane road crash
Travelers is trying to end its defense in a fatal Spokane crash, saying the wreck had nothing to do with the paving it insured. The carrier filed suit on September 3, 2026, in federal court in Spokane, asking a judge to release it from defending Spokane County and its road contractor - and to hand those costs to four rival insurers.
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Major traffic changes coming to I-90 in Coeur d'Alene starting mid-September
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Drivers in Coeur d'Alene should prepare for significant traffic changes on Interstate 90 beginning this month and continuing through next year as construction crews undertake major infrastructure work, according to the Idaho Department of Transportation.
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Millwood businesses express frustration as Argonne Road work continues
MILLWOOD, Wash. — Another round of construction along Argonne Road in Millwood has brought new traffic delays and concerns for businesses trying to stay accessible. Business owners said the construction has made it harder for customers to figure out how to reach them. Joe, who has owned Joe’s House...
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Diesel prices almost $3 above last year's prices.
Diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with Spokane seeing an $2.75 increase from last year. Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time. The record comes as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. More expensive fuel is increasing bills for businesses across sectors. Some have already passed on costs to consumers in the form of added fees on online orders and packages in the mail.
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Construction project near Spokane Valley schools creates traffic detours as school year begins
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — As students return to school in the Spokane Valley, a major construction project is making the commute more complicated for families heading to three local schools.