Former Spokane ... aerial photography a good or bad idea in satisfying state regulations for assessing property values? I believe it is a bad idea. It is an exorbitant cost for little return ...

This summer, one of those planes has been flying over Spokane and the rest of northeastern Washington ... timber without paying the taxes on it. Aerial photos have helped pinpoint the cause ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker wants to use high-quality aerial photos to update property values. He says the photos would show additions, decks or swimming pools and save ...