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Valley Transfer Station Fire Closes Facility Briefly

Valley Transfer Station Fire Closes Facility Briefly

A compactor fire at the Spokane County transfer station prompted a temporary closure and redirected public waste traffic on Thursday.

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Do you trust your local government to keep household waste disposal safe?

Across Spokane Valley, coverage here takes in local government, community safety, business developments and infrastructure projects. This page brings together the latest stories impacting the city and the surrounding area.


Crime

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Should teenagers face formal criminal charges for reckless pranks that cause property damage?

Property Crime

Teens Detained for Throwing Apples at Vehicles

A police sergeant arrested two teenagers after they targeted passing cars near 32nd Avenue.

Teens Detained for Throwing Apples at Vehicles

Lifestyle

Special Education

Family Sues Central Valley School District Over Collision

A civil trial is underway regarding a 2022 school bus crash involving a high school student in Spokane Valley.

Family Sues Central Valley School District Over Collision

Business

Military Jobs

Key Tronic Earns Gold Medallion From BAE Systems

The electronics manufacturer was recognized at BAE Systems' eighth annual Partner2Win Supplier Symposium.


Health

Weight Loss

Genetic Testing Helps Spokane Valley Patient Lose Weight

A local resident found success with targeted medication after traditional bariatric surgery failed to manage her weight.

Genetic Testing Helps Spokane Valley Patient Lose Weight

Entertainment

Live Poll

Do you trust your local police to be part of your community?

Civic

Sheriff, Police Host Trunk-or-Treat in Spokane Valley

Families gathered at Sun City Church on Halloween for candy, trunk displays and a look at local law enforcement equipment.

Sheriff, Police Host Trunk-or-Treat in Spokane Valley

Reporting here centers on municipal governance, public safety updates, economic shifts and regional growth. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local land use and housing development shape much of the news here, reflecting the rapid change in the landscape. Infrastructure maintenance and the budget processes that fund it remain the most consistent subjects for this area.


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