Article: Tribe says it has big plans for Airway Heights: Speculation has swirled for months that Spokane Tribe may build large casino.

Byline: John Stucke

Jan. 21--The Spokane Tribe of Indians said it will unveil next week big plans for a 145-acre parcel on the western outskirts of Airway Heights.

Speculation has swirled for many months that the tribe is preparing to build a big casino in the area.

The first part of the three-phase development will be the construction of a SPOKO Fuel station, the tribe announced in a press release. The tribe owns the trust land along Highway 2 near Craig Road.

Further plans are being withheld until a groundbreaking on Jan. 27. Tribal spokespeople couldn't be reached for comment.

The Spokane Tribe had been in negotiations with ...

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