New sidewalks are planned for walking routes around Arlington and Browne Elementary. Currently there are no sidewalks, so the addition to infrastructure should make the commute to and from school safer for children and other pedestrians.

Construction crews plan on starting the two projects on August 20. City engineers estimate the project at almost $74,000, but the contractor’s estimate is set at $70,848.

Funding for the project is provided by Transportation Benefit District funds generated by an annual $20 fee on vehicles.

Times they are a-changin'. No longer do kids have to sit through hours and hours of summer school in a stuffy classroom. Students can take summer school, on their computers.

Spokane Virtual Learning (SVL) offers instructor-led, web-based Spokane Public Schools courses for students to take online from home or school.

All instructors have valid state certification in their subject areas and courses are aligned to Spokane's district curriculum and Washington state standards. SVL provides students with an interactive learning experience, not a textbook online.

SVL summer school runs from June 25-Aug. 10. Registration is now open at www.spokanevirtual.com.

The Main building on Spokane Community College campus looks a lot like every other classroom building. You pass by plain walls, under florescent lights, until you reach your class.

Although, halfway through this journey down Main building, something changes.

There is an assortment of candy glass sculptures decorating a window, giving passersby a sneak peek into what looks like an episode of Iron Chef.

Then a hole in the wall turns out to be a hallway leading to the bakery and a restaurant.

Orlando’s Restaurant is run by the SCC Inland Northwest Culinary Academy.

Bet you had no idea. Well, don’t feel bad because faculty and students refer to Orlando’s as ‘one of the best kept secrets.'