Missing Spokane teen found safe
SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office reported that 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry, who was previously reported missing on Oct. 29, has been found safe this Tuesday. Berry was last seen leaving her home near East Upriver Drive and North Farr Road, and her family had expressed concerns about her safety.
After days of searching, the Sheriff’s Office announced that Berry was found safe and thanked the public for their assistance.
Valley Viewer puts property info online
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane Valley has launched Valley Viewer, a new online mapping tool designed to give residents and businesses 24-hour access to property-related information within city limits. This online mapping tool lets users enter an address or click on a map to get details about a property.
Valley Viewer, a Geographic Information System (GIS) application, provides users with data through an address or parcel number search.
The application has two levels of interface: a basic version for users seeking frequently requested information and an advanced version for those needing more detailed data. The basic interface provides property details including zoning, school district, fire district, utility provider, water district, and Spokane County Assessor data. The advanced version offers access to a more comprehensive range of GIS datasets.
The mobile-friendly basic interface is compatible with tablets and smartphones, making it easy for users to access city property information while on the go. City staff developed and maintain Valley Viewer, ensuring there are no additional costs.
Deputy, citizens attempt to save owl
SPOKANE VALLEY – A Spokane Valley Deputy and local citizens tried to save an injured owl tangled in barbed wire on Oct. 31. Responding to reports of a distressed owl in the 12700 block of East Mansfield Avenue, the deputy found the bird tangled in barbed wire lining the top of a fence.
The deputy and bystanders worked carefully to calm the owl and untangle its wing from the barbed wire. The deputy then wrapped the cold, wet owl in a towel and placed it on the floorboard of his patrol car and turned on the heater.
Knowing the owl was seriously injured, the Deputy contacted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, which facilitated the owl’s transport to a veterinary clinic.
A few days later, the Deputy checked on the owl’s recovery status, and learned that its injuries were too extensive to survive. Despite the collective efforts to save the owl, it did not survive. The Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Office thanked the citizens who reported and assisted in the situation.
Groundbreaking set for Spokane farmers market
SPOKANE VALLEY – The city is about to welcome its first year-round farmers market, The Scale House Market and Kitchen, with a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 12.
The Spokane Conservation District will host the event at its Quarry location, 4422 East 8th Avenue, beginning at 2 pm.
Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, is slated to speak at the ceremony.
Padden, who has served the 4th Legislative District in the state Senate since 2011, worked with fellow state lawmakers to secure over $1 million for the project in recent state capital budgets. Padden will retire from the Senate at the end of this year.
The Scale House Market and Kitchen, once completed, will be Spokane’s first year-round farmers market, supporting local producers and providing residents with easier access to fresh, locally grown food all year long.
Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.
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