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Mayor Recognizes E-G, Announces Tree Initiative

Mayor Recognizes E-G, Announces Tree Initiative

Yesterday Spokane Mayor David Condon launched a new initiative to beautify neighborhoods with the addition of trees and green infrastructure. That initiative, called Forest Spokane, is an effort to plant, protect and appreciate the trees that paint a canopy of vibrant colors in our city. The goal is to plant 10,000 new trees over the next two years as part of a broader integrated stormwater management effort. Spokane was also honored today as a Tree City USA community by the…

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Suspect in Garage Break-ins

Suspect in Garage Break-ins

The young male in the photo below is a suspect in at least one area garage break-in and may be responsible (along with a group of others) for several more. The photo is taken from the security footage at Wheel Sport when the suspect attempted to bring a bike in for inspection that had been stolen on Sunday night. If you have any information on the suspect’s identity, please leave a comment below or get in touch through our contact…

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2014 Spokane Regional Construction Map

2014 Spokane Regional Construction Map

The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) has released the Spokane Regional Road Construction Map for 2014. The map includes all construction projects county-wide that will impact traffic. This year the map will only be published online and in an interactive format. While that means no more paper maps, it also means you can now access it on your smartphone or other handheld devices. The online format also allows you to zoom in on smaller projects, such as those in your neighborhood, and…

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Tree Planting on Maple Street

Tree Planting on Maple Street

Thanks to the legwork and support of engaged residents, one of the corners of our neighborhood that has become a priority for the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council is the Maple Street area — specifically, the two-block stretch where it curves and splits into a residential/arterial street. The oddly shaped (shoestring-thin in the middle, bulbed at either end) piece of land that divides the residential stretch from the arterial is a problem for a number of reasons. It’s untended and generates dust….

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Vendor Application for 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market Now Available

Vendor Application for 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market Now Available

Like the headline reads, the vendor application for the 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market is now available. Download it here as a PDF. This season the market will run from June 6 to October 17. Just like last year, it will be held in the parking lot of Knox Presbyterian Church (806 W Knox) every Friday from 3 to 7pm. The full-season rates this year are just $100 prior to April 30 and $125 on May 1 and later. That makes…

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