By John Craig, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Jul. 19--Twice-kicked Spokane Valley officials must decide whether to keep looking a gift horse in the mouth.

By John Craig, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Dec. 6--A Planning Commission recommendation to approve nine of 15 proposed changes in the Spokane County comprehensive land-use plan, including one to revive a Colbert-area restaurant, will go before county commissioners Tuesday.

By Jonathan Brunt, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Sep. 1--Three years after Spokane utility customers spent $6.3 million for a defunct horse track in hopes of building a future sewer plant, Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession and others want to sell most of the land at a loss.

By Peter Barnes, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Aug. 30--Parents at the Parkside apartments in Spokane Valley can see Trent Elementary from where a school bus picks up their children to take them across the street.

By Brandler, Emily An Oklahoma businessman who has represented homeimprovement giant Home Depot Inc. in development projects elsewhere is seeking a zone change for 16 acres of undeveloped land on Spokane's South Hill to accommodate a major retailer, city records show.