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Commission discusses Spokane County tree removal near Liberty Lake; staff to share county message with residents

Community Engagement Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners and staff discussed Spokane County’s removal of black locust trees near Sprague and the Liberty Lake Golf Course, resident upset over short notice, and plans for staff to follow up and share the county’s message with residents.

Commissioners told city staff they had received public complaints after Spokane County began removing black locust trees along Sprague near the Liberty Lake Golf Course. The commission discussed ownership, notice, and replacement planting timelines on Jan. 21.

David told commissioners the trees are on county property and that some city staff were providing traffic control while the removal work began. He said…

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