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Spokane Valley
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Spokane Valley on New Year's Eve. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Spokane Valley, Sheldon George, 28, has been charged with first-degree assault for stabbing a man seeking work. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane police fatally shot 29-year-old Joshua Musselman, who was armed with an air rifle at his apartment, with the incident under investigation. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regulators approve lower-than-requested rate increases for Avista Utilities, affecting electricity and natural gas bills for Washington customers starting Wednesday. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) is relocating to a new $9.1 million facility in Spokane Valley by 2026 to consolidate operations, funded by agency reserves amid ongoing negotiations with the City of Spokane over dispatch service control and user fees. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County reports its first flu-related death of the season, highlighting the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures. FOX 28 Spokane
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From Tip to Toe: An Italian Wine Tour for STAHR
This event features a wine tasting experience focused on Italian wines, with proceeds supporting displaced pets and providing no-cost microchip clinics.
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Spokane Boat Show 2025
The Spokane Boat Show features dealers from the Inland Northwest showcasing the latest boats and boating accessories at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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