SR.com Blogs | Valley ConnectionReporter Peter Barnes covers Spokane Valley government and politicsWeekly fire briefing- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Even the high volume of emergencies reported in the days surrounding the Fourth of July had nothing on the number incidents handled by the Spokane Valley Fire Department last week. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5792 Council considers denser zoning for Valley neighborhoods- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The Spokane Valley City Council appears poised to increase the number of houses developers can build in all but two existing neighborhoods. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5798 New library site selected- (Found September 17, 2008 ) A vacant lot near Sprague and Conklin could become the home of a new library in Spokane Valley. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5801 Estimated cost of new City Hall: $18.4 million- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The City Council will get its first hint at another crucial dollar figure in Spokane Valley's quest for a city center Tuesday. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5811 Crackdown possible on unlicensed pets- (Found September 17, 2008 ) At a meeting between county and Valley elected officials today, SCRAPS director Nancy Hill said she was optimistic about the prospect of forming a regional animal control system with Spokane and other cities. She also went over a proposal that would require vets and pet groomers to report unlicensed animals. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5821 Development code hearings update- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Dates have been set for two hearings on the controversial new Spokane Valley development code. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5894 The week ahead- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Judging by the calls and e-mails tody's story generated, Tuesday's council discussion on the new zoning code should be a lively affair. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5866 Friday!- (Found September 17, 2008 ) These are heady times for Spokane Valley. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5847 Council mum on sales tax increase- (Found September 17, 2008 ) During recent discussions with the City Council, county commissioners have floated the idea of a putting a 110th of 1 percent sales tax increase on the ballot to fund road work. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5829 Crosby reports on campaign cash- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Here's a quick Spokane Valley elections update. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/valley/archive.asp?postID=5895 |