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City hopes to collect suggestions for future north Monroe street revitalization

City hopes to collect suggestions for future north Monroe street revitalization

The city wants the input of neighbors and business owners later this month for plans to revitalize N. Monroe street. An September 28th open house is scheduled to take suggestions and other comments.

The suggestions provided will be used to collect project funding for design and construction. A portion of the funds will be generated from the West Quadrant Tax Increment Financing, which was formed in 2007 to coordinate neighborhood revitalization for West Central, Emerson/Garfield and Riverside.

Local residents spot the Google Street View car

Local residents spot the Google Street View car

The Hoffmans were traveling eastbound on Indiana at Maple when they spotted the Google Street View vehicle directly ahead of them. Street View sightings have been pouring in from all over Spokane. The last time Google photographed the streets, in 2008, the intersection of Maple and Indiana was torn up due to construction.

What will it look like in the next edition of Street View?

Long Lake closes early for the season

Long Lake closes early for the season

Issues with the drinking water at Long Lake has closed the lake early for the season. The lake was scheduled to close on Monday, but the Department of Natural Resources is concerned for public safety after they discovered issues during a routine test.

“It’s going to be very hot this weekend,” said Brett Walker, DNR’s recreation manager for the area. “We don’t want people showing up expecting access to drinking water and possibly suffering from heat-related illnesses and not having water available.”

Tour regional community gardens this Saturday

Tour regional community gardens this Saturday

When garden space in your own home is limited, community gardens offer an option for neighbors to have a little patch of land to grow their favorite fruits and vegetables.

Community gardens scattered across Spokane will be open for a tour this Saturday with volunteers on hand to show visitors around and answer any questions they may have. 14 gardens, including two new gardens, are featured in this year's annual Spokane Community Garden Tour.

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

The Most Important Meal of the Day

I never liked eating breakfast, but I ate it. Probably because I had a good mother. Everyday she'd deliver the line every good mother delivers to her young 'It's the most important meal of the day' and then she'd make me 'eat something' so I'd be ready to learn.

I know now how lucky I was. Not only because I had a good mom who made me eat, but because I came from a home where there was healthy, nutritious food. Such is not always the case.

And now, Spokane Public Schools is picking up where the mother or home can't.

Authorities Seeking Woman Who Looks Just Like The Star of "Glee"

Authorities Seeking Woman Who Looks Just  Like The Star of "Glee"

Updated - 9/12/11 10:49 a.m. - On the left is a mugshot of Annie F. Mendenhall.  The Spokane Sheriff's Office says the 20 year old is wanted for First Degree Burglary, and her last known address was in the 3700 block of North Maple in Spokane.  Mendenhall was among the suspects wanted in this week's "CrimeStoppers" round-up. Update: As of Monday, September 12th, Mendenhall's warrant was recalled by Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Give Blood, Get Sonic Treat

Give Blood, Get Sonic Treat

The Inland Northwest Blood Center wants you to join it “After Hours” for appetizers at INBC. This quarter it is featuring Sonic. Blood Center officials say this early evening event is a perfect opportunity to come after the busy day and enjoy some treats from Sonic.