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Department of Justice awards $1 million grant for school safety in Eastern Washington

The Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to the NorthEast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD) 101, as announced by Vanessa Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.

By Spokane Standard | Nov 21, 2024

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Assistant US Attorney named district election officer for Eastern Washington

United States Attorney Vanessa Waldref has appointed Assistant United States Attorney Frieda Zimmerman as the District Election Officer for the Eastern District of Washington. This appointment is part of the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the general election on November 5, 2024. AUSA Zimmerman will oversee complaints related to voting rights, threats against election officials or staff, and election fraud in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters.

By Spokane Standard | Oct 17, 2024

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Othello man indicted on charges of odometer tampering

By Spokane Standard | Sep 9, 2024

Spokane, Washington – On September 4, 2024, a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington returned an indictment charging Reynaldo Valdez Garza Jr., age 52, of Othello, Washington, with five counts of odometer tampering. Garza made his first appearance in Federal Court on September 9, 2024.

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Richland sex offender sentenced to 15 years for child pornography

By Spokane Standard | Aug 16, 2024

Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Gerald Alan Nott, age 63, of Richland, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Receipt of Child Pornography. United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke imposed a sentence of 180 months (15 years) imprisonment to be followed by a lifetime term of supervised release.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Spokane County rise or fall in 2021?

By Spokane Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Spokane County received $8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Spokane County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Spokane Standard | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Spokane County received $17,689,139 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Spokane Valley Police Department announces Deputies Respond to Robbery at Horizon Credit Union

By Spokane Standard Report | Apr 1, 2023

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the report of an armed robbery at Horizon Credit Union on Mullan Road in Spokane Valley.

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Spokane County hosts Spokane Gun Show on April 2, 2023

By Spokane Standard Report | Apr 1, 2023

Spokane County hosts Spokane Gun Show on April 2, 2023.

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Construction Career Days on March 29-30, 2023

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 29, 2023

Construction Career Days on March 29-30, 2023.

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Join us for a fun and interactive storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families this Saturday at River Rumpus Children's Playspace!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families this Saturday at River Rumpus Children's Playspace.

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Public Works is Hiring NOW through mid-June for extra help workers for general road maintenance, construction and flagging

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Public Works is Hiring NOW through mid-June for extra help workers for general road maintenance, construction and flagging.

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Spokane Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on March 24-26, 2023

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Spokane Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on March 24-26, 2023.

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Wonderful talking with students from Faith Christian Academy during Consent Agenda!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Wonderful talking with students from Faith Christian Academy during Consent Agenda.

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Indian Trail Library is open and the power was restored!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Indian Trail Library is open and the power was restored.

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Sewer Bill Due on March 27, 2023

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Sewer Bill Due on March 27, 2023.

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Sneak peek of new features at South Hill Library!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Sneak peek of new features at South Hill Library.

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RC Car Racing on March 24-26, 2023

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 23, 2023

RC Car Racing on March 24-26, 2023.

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The Grand Opening of the Central Valley SCOPE Office

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 20, 2023

The Grand Opening of the Central Valley SCOPE Office.

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Water Wise Workshops with the Spokane City Water Department!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Water Wise Workshops with the Spokane City Water Department.

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Come enjoy Indian Trail Library NOW OPEN!

By Spokane Standard Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Come enjoy Indian Trail Library NOW OPEN.