@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County faces a looming $23 million budget shortfall that could lead to layoffs in law enforcement and jeopardize crucial rehabilitation programs.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialA Spokane County commissioner warns that without a 0.1% local sales tax, public safety services and staffing could face devastating cuts that impact community safety.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is gearing up for significant growth, but WSDOT warns that I-90 can't handle the traffic surge without strategic planning and developer collaboration.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialClosing the Geiger facility could save Spokane County over $3 million in its first year, but what will it mean for local inmates and costs?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is poised to extend its data center application pause until 2027, sparking a critical public hearing on October 20.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialThe Salvation Army is pushing for 25 new year-round emergency beds at the Way Out Center, aiming to enhance support for those in need and strengthen community partnerships!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is set to impose a new 0.1% sales tax starting January 1, 2027, aimed at bolstering criminal justice funding amid concerns over layoffs and public safety.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is planning to close the outdated Geiger Complex, potentially saving millions and reshaping inmate services for the future.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is set to unveil a revised data-center ordinance on October 15, addressing critical concerns about energy, noise, and vibration—what changes could this mean for the future of development?
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County officials are pushing to declassify the Newman Lake dam as 'high hazard,' hoping to avoid costly reconstruction by proving it has effectively decommissioned itself.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialResidents are demanding urgent action to tackle sewage pollution in Newman Lake, claiming it's the real culprit behind its declining health.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County engineers revealed that technical failures in the oxygenation system left it underperforming this spring and summer, prompting urgent interim fixes to restore efficiency.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County's upcoming legislative agenda will feature crucial HUD contracts, allocating over $2.7 million in funds for vital community programs amid ongoing legal reviews.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County receives a crucial 60-day extension on planning deadlines, offering much-needed relief for wildfire recovery efforts and community engagement.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialNewman Lake is grappling with alarming levels of phosphorus and severe oxygen depletion, raising concerns about the health of this vital waterway.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is teaming up with the City of Spokane to secure a federal grant aimed at enhancing evacuation routes and transportation resilience—could this be a game changer for local safety?
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@dannyforprosecutor.com@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County has reached a tentative agreement to install a redesigned oxygenation system by early 2027, but concerns linger over the accountability of the engineering team involved.
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County is breaking down barriers to affordable housing with a new permit program that could save developers up to $18,610 in fees and expedite projects by nearly two months!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSpokane County residents are sounding the alarm over new data-center regulations, demanding a halt for an environmental assessment to protect water and power resources.
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