New Photo Red Cameras

Submitted by Brian Neale, Producer

Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 11:05am

Three new photo-red cameras will go online Friday morning at some very busy Spokane intersections. The new photo enforcement cameras will be watching for redlight runners in the west bound lane of 2nd Avenue at Walnut street, southbound drivers on Maple at 2nd avenue and southbound drivers on Browne Street and 3rd avenue.

Drivers caught running the red lights at those intersections will recieve a warning in the mail for the next 30 days, after that it will be a $124 fine.

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Thrift Store Helps Refugees In Spokane

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 4:37pm

A little know fact about Spokane: the City is home to thousands of refugees from throughout the World, Burma, Napal, Sudan, Rwanda. And thanks to a non-profit organization called Global Neighborhood, these refugees are getting a leg up in their new home.

It's latest effort: a thrift store, dedicated to helping give these refugees jobs, a chance to make money and a chance to gain valuable work experience.

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Spokane County Awarded Nearly $4 Million in Grants

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 1:40pm

Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has released a list of grants awarded to various Washington State Counties for 2011. Some counties received over $4 million. Some received less than $50,000. Statewide, the board awarded more than $67.5 million in grants to 234 recreation and conservation projects in 35 of the state's 39 counties. More than 400 projects were sent to the Board requesting about $200 million. The grants were reviewed and ranked during the past year. While a few of the grants were awarded in March and May, the majority of them were awarded last week.

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Spokane Liquor Stores Open On Independence Day

Submitted by Rob Kauder, Internet Content Manager | KXLY.com

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 1:38pm

Spokane Liquor Stores Open On Independence Day

Most state-run liquor stores, including several in the Spokane area, will remain open for business on Independence Day, Monday, July 4.

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Join The Call To Serve!

Submitted by Ashley Murphy, TV Promotions & Web Sales Coordinator

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 11:04am

The Inland Northwest Blood Center is calling for everyone to join the Community Wide Blood Drive! The event will take place from Tuesday, June 28th - Friday July 1st from 8:00 am - 6:00 p.m. at these 3 locations -

Spokane - 201 Cataldo Ave

Spokane Valley - Valley Hospital

Coeur d'Alene - 405 W. Neider Rd.

And as if saving lives isn't cool enough, all presenting donors will be entered to win a Disneyland Vacation Getaway for four - including airfare, hotel and 3-day park hopper passes for 2 adults and 2 children!

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A Reminder from SCRAPS this 4th of July

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 3:59pm

Fireworks might be fun for humans, but they're not fun for pets. Today, Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services or SCRAPS warns pet owners to keep their four legged friends in a safe spot this 4th of July weekend.

SCRAPS says an owner's best bet is putting your pet in a safe place inside your house. Even if you think your yard is secure, SCRAPS says the loud noises scare some pets so badly they find a way to break out of the yard. It says it responds to dozens of calls during the 4th of scared pets running loose or cowering in odd places.

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