Spokane Chair: Off-reservation casino a step forward for region

Monday, April 4, 2011  

"From time immemorial, the Spokane Tribe of Indians lived and raised families across the many miles of the Spokane River Basin, including the current city lands of Spokane and Airway Heights. This region makes up our ancestral homeland.

The Spokane Tribe continues to share a sense of responsibility for the social and economic well-being of this region. While we respect and engage in efforts to conserve our homeland, we want to do what we can in partnership with the community to move forward economically. To this end, the tribe initiated the Spokane Tribe Economic Project – STEP.

STEP is located on 145 acres of tribal land adjacent to the city of Airway Heights. This land is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Spokane Tribe.

STEP envisions a phased $400 million development. All of the facilities will be designed by an industry-leading architectural firm on a well-planned site, paying particular attention to sensitive environmental features. Project details and an artist rendering may be viewed at www.STEPspokane.com."

Get the Story:
Gregory J. Abrahamson: Spokane Tribe’s project a step forward (The Spokesman Review 4/2)

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