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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT NO. 24-188 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington will accept proposals for Street Sweeping Services. The work includes regular maintenance and as-needed cleaning of public streets within the City of Spokane Valley, Washington. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 AM PSDT January 31, 2025. The initial contract will continue through the end of the 2025 calendar year. Upon...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY JANITORIAL SERVICES – CENTERPLACE REGIONAL EVENT CENTER The City of Spokane Valley (the “City”) is seeking proposals from qualified entities for janitorial services at the City-owned CenterPlace Regional Event Center located at 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. The full request for proposals, including the Scope of Work, and submittal requirements may be obtained on the City’s website at https://www.spokanevalleywa.gov/359/Public-Notices or by contacting Nicole Ulm...
IRVIN WATER DISTRICT NO. 6 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GRANT EASEMENT ON REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Irvin Water District No. 6 intends to renew an easement on a portion of its real property commonly known as Spokane County Assessor Parcel No. 45091.1643 and Spokane County Assessor Parcel No. 45091.1644. The easement is being negotiated by the district with the proposed grantee (Crown Castle GT Company LLC) and will not be awarded by bid. Monthly payments under the easement are proposed at the initial rate of $425.00...
NOTICE OF PATERNAL INTEREST TO: Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest, except Brandon Malet Sr. You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Spokane County Superior Court, Cause No. 24-7-02164-32, a Petition for Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship between BRANDON MALET JR., born on November 23, 2022 in Spokane, Washington, and Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest, except Brandon Malet Sr. The petitioner states the whereabouts of the child’s other Paternal Interests are unknown, and requests an order terminat...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02691-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: STEPHEN GESE, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate. Persons having a claim against the deceased must, prior to the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claim on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record at the address stated below and file...
NOTICE OF PATERNAL INTEREST TO: Bluestarr McNeal, Tyler Morigeau, Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest You are notified that a petition under cause number 24-7-02501-32 was filed with this court seeking termination of parental rights re: CHRISTOPHER MCNEAL DOB: 04/09/24. A termination, if granted, will result in permanent loss of your parental rights. Notice: A hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights will be held on: 2/6/025 at 1:30 p.m.,(25 days from the date of first publication- 30 days if 26.33), before the...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No. 23-4-02070-32 In the Matter of the Estate of DIXIE BUSCHBACHER Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate. Persons having a claim against the deceased must, prior to the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claim on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02638-32 In re the Estate of: HOLLY H. BOURSON, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to Personal Representative at the address...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02626-32 In re the Estate of: ZANA HIGGS, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02619-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: JOANNE B. HEIMBIGNER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
SPOKANE – Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels officially welcomed three new deputies during a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 30, at the Spokane County Public Safety Building. Among them was Deputy Kody Vaughn, a Central Valley High School graduate, along with Deputies Elijah Belcourt and Guadalupe Gonzales. Deputy Vaughn, 23, grew up in Spokane and graduated from Central Valley High School in 2020. Before joining the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, Vaughn gained law e...
Andrew Cook drives to the basket against Montana State, Jan. 4 at Reese Court. Cook scored 11 points in the Eagle victory over the Bobcats. See more on Page 6....
SPOKANE VALLY – A fatal shooting left one man dead and led to the detention of two suspects on Monday afternoon. The shooting was the result of a heated confrontation between two groups. Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported shooting on East 4th Avenue, west of South University Road, at approximately 12:18 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies and Spokane Valley Firefighters attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. I...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The City Council unanimously approved 10 new police officer positions on Jan. 7 to address public safety concerns and community support for enhanced law enforcement. Deputy City Manager Erik Lamb detailed the roles, which include four patrol officers, two patrol lieutenants, one traffic officer, one homeless outreach officer, and three positions for an investigative unit—two officers and a sergeant. These roles will focus on improving response times, targeting high-crime areas, and addressing issues like dru...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A man was killed in a fatal pedestrian crash in Spokane Valley after being hit by a car on North Tschirley Road near East Dalton Avenue on Jan. 5. The crash happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. when the pedestrian, who had parked his Kia on the east side of the road, was returning to his car after completing a delivery. A northbound Subaru struck him in the roadway. Deputies were notified that Spokane Regional Communications Officers were providing instructions to the caller, and CPR was in progress. The drive...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The City Council approved a slate of board appointments during its recent meeting on Tuesday night, sparking criticism from Councilman Al Merkel. Merkel argued that he was unfairly excluded from the process. Mayor Pam Haley said that her intention was to maintain continuity by keeping most appointees in their current roles. “Several boards reached out to me and said they’d like to keep the people the same,” she explained. “There’s some benefit to having longevity on a particular board because you know what’s...
Unemployment benefits were implemented under the Social Security Act off 1935 to help workers who become involuntarily employed. The idea was that businesses would be taxed to pay for unemployment benefits for former employees who were fired, laid off or otherwise lose their job due to business closures and other decisions beyond their control. The funds would be paid on a limited basis and for a limited time period while a worker actively searched for a new job. A worker who...
With the Christmas tree and decorations taken down and 2025 here, my focus is now on the upcoming legislative session, which starts Jan. 13 and is scheduled to last 105 days. I’ll make the drive west to Olympia next week to get ready for opening day and to meet with other legislators, staff and others. Here are some important dates for the upcoming session: Jan. 13 – Opening day Feb. 21 – Senate policy committee cutoff for Senate bills Feb. 28 – Senate fiscal committee cutoff for Senate bills March 12 – Senate floor cut...
In 2025, big investment money is going to nuclear power to offset the loss of reliable electricity from coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Those plants are closing to curb “greenhouse gas” emissions at a time when demand is skyrocketing. The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee cites the rapid expansion of data centers as a driver in increased electricity use. Large data centers, an increase in high-tech manufacturing and growing electrification in hom...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The City Council unanimously approved a slate of committee appointments, filling important volunteer roles across multiple boards at its Jan. 7 meeting. The new appointees will serve on the Planning Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Spokane Housing Authority Board, and more. Councilman Al Merkel confirmed that Mayor Pam Haley conducted interviews with candidates and verified their job histories. Haley affirmed that the council reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and verified c...
A solid defensive performance by Eastern Washington against Montana State helped salvage an all-important split for the Eagles in the opening week of Big Sky Conference men’s basketball play. Eastern topped MSU 68-63 at Reese Court with a late surge in the Jan. 4 contest, this after losing a high-speed race with Montana, 92-81, two days earlier. “We needed a win where our defense carried us, something to build confidence and reinforce our belief in this team,” head coach Dan Monson said. “I’m really proud of them and happy fo...
Woman dies in NYE collision SPOKANE VALLEY – A fatal auto-pedestrian collision occurred on East Appleway Avenue near North Michigan Road on Dec. 31, claiming the life of a woman in her 60s. Around 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Spokane Valley deputies responded to the crash near North Michigan Road, east of Barker Road, after receiving reports of the incident. The woman was crossing Appleway from north to south when she was struck by a 2000 Honda heading east. The vehicle’s driver, a woman in her 70s, remained on-site and coope...
SPOKANE – A suspected impaired driver was arrested after a near head-on crash on North Argonne Road near Doak Road on Jan. 5. The accident left a teenage passenger in the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies say the driver, 56-yaer-old Raymond G. Jones, caused the collision and was booked into Spokane County Jail for vehicular assault. Witnesses reported Jones driving erratically in a white Ford F150, swerving across lanes and crossing the c...
ACADEMICS EWU athletics GPA ‘streak’ now at 52 quarters CHENEY — The “streak” continues for Eastern Washington athletics after the department posted a GPA above 3.0 for the 52nd consecutive quarter. EWU’s student-athletes earned a combined GPA of 3.65 for the Fall Quarter from its 12 athletic programs. Eastern had 294 total student-athletes contributing to the department’s success. The “streak” began in the fall quarter of 2007 and has been carried on by the Eagle student-athletes each quarter. “The commitment and dedi...
SPOKANE VALLEY – During the Tuesday night City Council meeting, members approved the 2025 lodging tax allocations, following a detailed presentation by Sarah Farr, the city’s Accountant and Budget Analyst. Farr outlined the expected revenue from two lodging taxes: $920,000 from a 2% hotel/motel tax and $790,000 from a 1.3% tax implemented in 2015. Both funds are restricted to tourism-related projects, with specific allocations for capital projects under a 1.5% subset of the tax. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) rev...
