Archive for the ‘Government Services’ Category
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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 ...
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
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 ...
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
The City of Spokane's Economic Development Department offers a wealth of information on doing business in Spokane. Find out about starting a business, getting building permits, and locating a business. The main Development website explains various economic development programs, such as incentives and historic preservation. There are also descriptions of ...
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
With warm weather comes the need for public pools. The 2007 Park Bond allowed for the reconstruction of pools and the additions of splash pads throughout Spokane city. Some of the pools are now open, while others are still being renovated; you can check on the status of the pools ...
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Summer employment opportunities are often in the food service industry, but everyone who handles unwrapped food or beverages needs to get a Food Handler Permit from the Spokane Regional Health District. You can take a class online, print your certificate of completion, and then take the test at the Health ...
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
The State of Washington has created a website, recovery.wa.gov, that gives background on the federal recovery package and helps local governments find the right place to apply for funding. There is a list of programs, with descriptions and contact information, that local government agencies could use for specific funding. ...
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Because of a sales tax increase supported by the voters in 2008, Crime Check has returned to Spokane County. Crime Check is the non-emergency contact number where people can report crimes that have already occurred, give information if they have witnessed a crime, or add information to an existing crime ...
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
The New Year is a good time to think about updating your safety skills. The Fire Department offers CPR classes, and look for their Second Alarm safety videos on the City's Cable Channel 5. The Sheriff's Department has Crime Prevention Tips and a Driver's Safety Education Program. ...
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
It's snow plow time again. The City's Street Department has updated maps of the routes and the progress they are making throughout the city. The City of Spokane Valley has a similar page about plow routes and priorities, and the County lists its priorities, as well. The Spokane County Traffic ...
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
The second installment of many homeowners' property taxes are due October 31st. The County Assessor's Office can answer many of your questions about property taxes, including your tax rates and amounts. The Parcel Information Search gives you the assessed value of your home, your property taxes, and recent ...
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