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We spoke with an energy efficiency expert for answers There are a lot of buzzwords around energy these days, but simply put, energy efficiency is using less energy to get a job done. And when it comes to our homes, using less energy typically means lower energy costs for things like electricity, gas, and water. Whether you’re a homeowner or an aspiring homeowner, understanding the basics of energy efficiency can help you save money and be a better energy-conscious consumer. To get the 411 on energy efficiency, we spoke with Tom Lienhard, a 25-year veteran of Avista and retired Chief…
Read MoreAfter every census, based on population growth, every jurisdiction must undergo modifications to their voting districts. We refer to this process as Redistricting. The County and State completed their Redistricting maps in the fall of 2021, and now the City of Spokane is in the process of making updates to their Districts. The Redistricting Board is seeking public input on what issues are most important to the public in this process. All feedback is due by noon on Friday, August 19. If you would like to weigh in on the process please help by clicking below to give your feedback.…
Read MoreSpokane’s housing market is currently wavering on the razor’s edge of too hot to handle, and too cold to hold. For the first time in over a decade, July 2022 saw housing inventory increase, while the greatest year-over-year decrease in home purchases also occurred. So, what’s happening? How can we be in a housing crisis, while also simultaneously having surplus supply and lowering demand for houses? Like all complex issues revolving around our local and federal economy, there are several factors that are all contributing to this problem. Well, like everything having to do with housing, it’s…
Read MoreAt the end of June, the Spokane City Council voted to adopt some long overdue code amendments easing restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Short Plats, and lot sizes requirements. These changes come at a time in which Spokane is facing a critical housing crisis and urgent action is necessary. In fact, the Mayor’s Housing Task Force has stated, “the lack of (housing) supply has contributed to the cost of ownership and rent increasing by 50% over the last two years – an unsustainable amount for the more than half of our residents that are living in extreme poverty…
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