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Spokane could enact new sales tax to pay for public safety campus
The Spokane City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed 0.1% sales tax that would help fund a planned public safety campus and other related expenses. The proposal comes after the city approved a purchase and sale agreement for the Rock Pointe East building near North Atlantic and Boone Avenue for nearly $18.5 million.
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SPR News Today: Presidential historian Jon Meacham speaks to SPR
Several neighborhoods across Spokane are nominated for a program that local and Washington state leaders say will bring new housing and business to the region. A report from a student dental clinic in Lewiston - which can cost a fraction of the normal price. There’s a new University of Washington...
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Cheney City Council defers vote to end fluorination of city water
UPDATE: During the October 13th meeting, City Council members voted to defer a item to a future council meeting to get additional financial information about making a switch. Cheney, Wash. — The Cheney City Council is voting on a resolution to stop adding fluoride to the city’s public water system after a 90-day public notice period began on July 6, 2026.
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Spokane City Council sets dates to consider 2027 property tax levy
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Council documents show council members planned a revenue hearing on October 28, 2026, before considering the 2027 property tax ordinance on November 4, 2026. The agenda materials said the city must pass its annual property tax levy each year and send that amount to...
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Spokane homeowners rebuilding can receive free and faster permit reviews
Spokane, Wash. — Spokane residents rebuilding after the fire have the option of having permit applications reviewed for completeness prior to submitting their formal applications. The city lost 501 single-family homes, according to Development Services Director Tami Palmquist. Palmquist says incomplete applications have been the biggest issue. She explained...
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Spokane City Council considers resolution to help with asbestos testing costs for fire victims
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As families work to clear their properties after the Spokane fires, asbestos testing requirements can pose a significant obstacle. In many cases, the tests costs thousands of dollars and can take months to get results back. Now, the Spokane City Council is considering a resolution that would make the tests free.
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Spokane wildfire relief grants close Oct. 18 for lost homes
Spokane, Wash. — Innovia Foundation announced that applications for the Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant will close Sunday, Oct. 18, for households that lost homes in the Spokane Complex Fires. The Innovia Foundation says the one-time grants provided $10,000 in direct support for eligible households whose primary residence was...