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Friday, January 29, 2010 – 4:50 pm

Spokane County’s Law Library has moved from its original location in the Paulsen Building downtown to a location near the county courthouse in the Gardner Center Building. The Law Library is a public source for more law books than what the public library offers, such as case law, historic laws, or out-of-state law.  Read their Library Services page to see what help they can offer and About the Library for rules and collection information. - Spokane Government Librarian


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City TV

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 – 6:14 pm

City Cable 5Spokane City has its own cable channel, Channel 5, which televises live City Council, Park Board, and City Plan Commission meetings, as well as developing informational and educational programs on city government. Their monthly schedule will show you when certain programs will be on. What if you don’t have cable? You can order DVD copies, or you can watch many of their programs online by using Windows Media Player. You can watch live streaming video for the above meetings while they are taking place or watch recorded versions later. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Winter Preparedness

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 – 8:24 pm

Spokane County, in conjunction with the Weather Service,  has developed a nice list of winter preparedness contact information and links, as well as winter safety and preparedness tips.  For more winter advice, the City Water Department gives tips on avoiding frozen pipes, the Department of Transportation talks about winter driving, and FEMA tells how to protect yourself from winter storms and extreme cold. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Winter Recreation

Thursday, December 17, 2009 – 3:27 pm

The Spokane Parks Department offers many ways for you to get out and take advantage of Spokane’s winter weather.  You can go skating at the Ice Palace in Riverfront Park, see the lights at the Manito Greenhouse until December 20th, or learn how to snowshoe, cross country ski, or downhill ski or snowboarding.  Those who prefer indoor pursuits can find activities at the Corbin Art Center, or participate in other personal interest activities. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Energy Conservation Tips & Programs

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 – 2:12 pm

Winter heating causes many people’s utility bills to rise significantly.  The City of Cheney Energy Services gives various tips to save energy, formulas for finding out the cost of using an appliance, and other energy conservation measures.  Avista also features their energy rebates and an energy savings suite of programs.  Qualifying low income homeowners in Spokane can also take advantage of SNAP’s Energy Conservation Classes and Weatherization program, funded by federal stimulus money. - Spokane Government Librarian


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New Snow Removal Rules

Thursday, November 19, 2009 – 10:42 am

snowflake.pngSnow season is upon us, so be sure to look at the City of Spokane’s revised snow removal rules, requiring people to move their cars off city streets (or at least to one side) if certain snow emergency levels are reached.  For more details, check out the brochure, factsheet, and FAQ.  The Draft Snow Emergency Response Plan goes into more details, including snow plow routes and priorities.  If you live in Spokane Valley, their Snow Removal page shows the different priority levels for plowing and deicing, while snow removal for the unincorporated part of Spokane County can be found towards the bottom of this page. - Spokane Government Librarian


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2010 Spokane Budgets

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – 1:23 pm

Mayor Mary Verner has submitted her 2010 budget proposal for the City of Spokane, including her summary message, PowerPoint proposal, and Budget Summary Schedules.  The City Council will now hold public hearings and make final budget decisions by the end of the year, so be sure to make your opinions known.  Similar discussions are taking place on the County Budget by the Board of County Commissioners. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Local Elections

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 – 6:55 pm

With a local election coming up (November 3rd), people have been asking for guidance on the various issues.  The Spokane County Elections Office has an online voter’s guide that includes the wording to all of the ballot issues; scroll down the page to find local propositions.  For more details, the Spokesman Review has a special section for the 2009 Election, while The Inlander’s News and Commentaries page presents articles and endorsements.  For state-level initiatives and referendums, the League of Women Voters has a good overview.  Once you’ve voted, you can put your ballots in the drop boxes outside every library in Spokane County. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Smaller City Websites

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 – 1:52 pm

Most people know about Spokane City and Spokane County’s websites, but many of the smaller cities and towns in Spokane County also have useful sites.  The City of Spokane Valley includes news about the 2010 budget, links to city departments, the municipal code, and a “Myth or Fact?” section that answers common questions.  The City of Airway Heights, the City of Cheney, the City of Medical Lake, the City of Liberty Lake, and the City of Millwood also offer basic contact information, calendars, and information about the cities. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Thursday, September 24, 2009 – 11:38 am

The City of Spokane is accepting applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan until October 30, 2009.  The Comprehensive Plan guides the growth of the city over 20 years, so amendments can be important modifications to city development.  You can read about the Comprehensive Plan in this brochure.  The Planning Department will soon have the amendment forms available on their website. - Spokane Government Librarian


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