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[TriCityHerald @TriCityHerald]

Rules of the Road: Right-of-way in roundabouts and the significance of speed https://t.co/Xc00zl2H79

[ASCE Headquarters @ASCETweets]

Ground broke #OTD in 1880 in Memphis, Tennessee, to build the United States’ 1st sewage disposal system separate from storm drains. Cities across the country later adopted the new, innovative system.

[American Planning Association @APA_Planning]

Ready to turn your planning studies into real-world experience? Join our panel on making the most of your internship journey. Hear from a planner who hires interns, a graduate who landed a job through their internship, and an academic who connects students to opportunities—plus practical tips on standing out, building connections, and launching your planning career.
https://t.co/6G55sUXRTE

[Culture Explorer @CultureExploreX]

The Sagrada Família has just reached another milestone.

The fourth horizontal arm of the cross is now in place. Next comes the upper arm, housing the Agnus Dei sculpture.

When finished, the cross will rise 17 meters above the basilica.

[City of Post Falls @cityofpostfalls]

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - 5:30pm tonight.
Click here to view the agenda: https://t.co/51jXlewGVa
Livestream broadcast will be available on the City of Post Falls’ YouTube Channel https://t.co/UcWhoxoGEO

[City of Spokane Valley @CityofSV]

Do you utilize Spokane Valley parks, trails and/or recreation programming? We need your feedback on a plan to update parks and recreational opportunities within the city. A survey is available until January 31 to provide your feedback! https://t.co/I6phWwajIu

[4 News Now @kxly4news]

$13.5 million is heading to eastern Washington affordable housing projects from the Washington State Department of Commerce's Homeownership Capital Programs. https://t.co/51mb2E1g5m

[WCE @WhippleCE]

Happy New Year! We're closed until Friday.

[WCE @WhippleCE]

Merry Christmas! We will close today at noon and reopen on Friday, December 26th.

[NWS Spokane @NWSSpokane]

Based on observations since 1955, the odds of having at least an inch of snow on the ground in Spokane on Christmas Day are just over 50%. Unfortunately a white Christmas is not looking likely for 2025, but if you were hoping for a rainy Christmas instead, this is your year! ☔️🎄

[ASCE Headquarters @ASCETweets]

After more than a decade of experience building teams that build airplanes, Lisa Schleuter added a new job title to her resume: children’s book author.

On the latest episode of the #ASCEPlotPoints, she discusses Ollie the Civil Engineer, her career in civil engineering, and how she came to find herself in this new role: https://t.co/Kd8LiIwAvb.

[City of Spokane Valley @CityofSV]

Join WSDOT staff on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Frances Scott Elementary School in the Multipurpose Room (3737 East 5th Avenue, Spokane) and help advise on a new WSDOT pedestrian bridge in Spokane Valley.
https://t.co/BJH0mfpI3D

[The Spokesman-Review @SpokesmanReview]

Spokane leaders are still debating what to do with Spokane Falls Boulevard, an issue complicated by an almost evenly split public survey last fall. https://t.co/CqV41TEmG6

[City of Spokane @SpokaneCity]

When the power’s out, everybody stops! Motorists should use caution and treat a signalized intersection without power like a four-way stop, allowing vehicles to take turns.🚦#SpokaneStreets

[Civil Engineering Discoveries @CivilEngDis]

Type Of Culvert

1. Pipe Culvert: Circular pipe, used for small drainage flow.

2. Box Culvert: RCC rectangular shape, suitable for large water discharge.

3. Slab Culvert: RCC slab supported on abutments, used for narrow canals.

4. Arch Culvert: Arch-shaped structure, strong and durable for moderate flow.

5. Bridge Culvert: Acts like a small bridge with water passing underneath.

6. Pipe Arch Culvert: Modified pipe culvert with arch shape used where low height is required.

[SRTC @SRTC_Spokane]

The first amendment for the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program is now out for public comment. Comments are being accepted until Wednesday, December 17 at 5:00 pm. This amendment includes a total of 18 projects, 4 new and 14 existing ones. https://t.co/w6ZQBrjXtj

[ASCE Headquarters @ASCETweets]

The iconic Space Needle was completed #OTD in 1961. ⁠When it opened just over a year later as the centerpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair, the 605-foot-tall observation tower was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River.

Find out what it took to construct the enduring symbol of progress: https://t.co/teOWbcw5zX.