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2011 Catalyst Awards Nominations Now Open

2011 Catalyst Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2011 Catalyst Awards. The Catalyst Awards recognize contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses that demonstrate the utilization of innovation and technology to bring economic growth and prosperity to the region. Award categories are:

Fines Start Monday For New Photo Red Cameras

Fines Start Monday For New Photo Red Cameras

The warning period is over for three new red light cameras in Spokane.

Thery are located downtown at Browne Street southbound at 2nd Avenue, Maple Street southbound at 2nd Avenue, and 2nd Avenue westbound at Walnut Street.

Spokane installed the photo red cameras about a month ago.  Drivers didn't face fines for the first 30 days, but starting Monday tickets will be issued.

Drivers who run red lights at those intersections will get $124 tickets by mail.

Department of Ecology Proposes to Remove STA Bus Barn from Hazardous Sites List

Department of Ecology Proposes to Remove STA Bus Barn from Hazardous Sites List

Spokane Transit Authority's bus barn site on West Boone Street has now been cleaned up to the state's satisfaction after spills that affected the fueling, maintenance and repair facility twice in the past 25-years, placed it on the state's Hazardous Sites List. Groundwater monitoring and soil sampling for the past year and a half have met state standards and the Department of Ecology (DOE) says the site is now clean and no further cleanup is necessary.

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Car Crashes Downtown, Hits Molly's Restaurant

Car Crashes Downtown, Hits Molly's Restaurant

A car crashed into Molly's Restaurant downtown around 5:30 Friday morning.  One lane of traffic was partially blocked while crews cleared the scene at 3rd and Lincoln.

Spokane Police Officer Teresa Fuller said there were no injuries.  The crash didn't appear to involve any other vehicles.

Fuller said there were no injuries.  Damage to the building appeared to be minor.

One lane was partially blocked by police while they cleared up the scene.

Alaska Adds Flights To Seattle, Boise

Alaska Adds Flights To Seattle, Boise

Alaska Airlines announced Thursday that it's adding two new daily flights from Spokane to Seattle and Boise.  The service begins daily starting January 8, 2012.

The announcement comes just days after Southwest Airlines announced it would discontinue its service between Spokane and Seattle starting in January.

Alaska Airlines representatives said they were excited to expand service in the Pacific Northwest.

Backyard Treasures

Backyard Treasures

I've got plans to hit up the neighborhood park this weekend and you should too if you live near Pine River Park. If you don't, it's worth checking out anyway.

We discovered the quaint park along the Little Spokane River when we moved North about a year and a half ago. It's perfect for a quick afternoon splash in the water, playing in the sand, and might I add... people watching.

The county park has been there a long time. It's nothing new, but it is something special.