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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The Spokane City Parks Department is asking people not to feed the wild water fowl, such as the ducks and geese, that gather at the ponds and river in Manito, Cannon Hill, and Riverfront Parks. Feeding them causes malnutrition, overpopulation, and disease problems. Find out more from the Friends of ...
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
The Spokane County GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Department has a great thematic list of maps online. There are current and historical township maps, a cemetery map, and various city maps. The more specialized maps include city annexations, tax boundaries, and special districts. The interactive map will let you control multiple ...
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Since February can be a dreary time of year, a good pick-me-up can be taking part in one of the many art programs listed on the Spokane Arts Commission website. There is a calendar of events that features art, music, and performance programs, including those of the Northwest Museum of ...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Spokane 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? ...
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
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. ...
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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, September 9th, 2009
Community Minded Enterprises is sponsoring the Sustainable September Spokane, a series of events that support community sustainability, including films, lectures, hands-on classes, kids' events, and tours. The site also lists actions you can do to be more green. For more local resources, check out the library's Sustainability Resources page. - ...
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Thursday, August 27th, 2009
The City's GIS Department has had an interactive map available for years, but have recently updated their map to include new features. The beta test version allows you to look up an address. On the upper left, under Overlays, you can turn on various map features such as utilities, transportation ...
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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, July 29th, 2009
Discover more about Spokane's sole source of water by checking out the Spokane Aquifer's Joint Board's website. You can find out about aquifers in general, view the large Spokane Aquifer Atlas in .pdf format, get water conservation and water protection tips. For more technical information about the ...
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