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Princeton, ID · Traffic & Transit
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Record-high diesel prices create challenges for farmers
OAKESDALE, Wash. — As gas prices in the United States hit record highs, farmers in Eastern Washington are feeling the pinch. According to AAA Fuel Prices, the average price for a gallon of diesel in Washington is $7.43. Mitch Engel, owner of Wisota Farms in Oakesdale, said those prices make turning a profit harder.
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Third-party review backs STA double-decker bus collision investigation
After a collision of a double-decker bus with a railroad viaduct above Cedar Street between First and Second Avenues on Jan. 18, 2026, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) says it investigated the incident in accordance with its federally required public transportation agency safety plan (PTASP). The agency notes that key findings of that investigation were shared publicly in March before the investigation was reopened, with a commitment to conduct a third-party review of STA’s process.
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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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Three major construction projects bring lane closures and detours to Spokane through fall
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane is launching three major construction projects this week that will reshape traffic patterns through the fall. The projects bring lane reductions, full closures, and detour routes.
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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.