Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Council is set to approve a nearly one-million-dollar project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety for students at Stevens Elementary, funded by a state grant and arterial street funds. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident on I-90 in Spokane Valley, with authorities seeking information on a gold Ford pickup. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane Valley firefighters successfully put out a garage fire on New Year's Eve without any injuries, with the cause still under investigation but thought to be accidental. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A pedestrian in her 60s was fatally struck by a car driven by a woman in her 70s in Spokane Valley, with no charges filed as the incident remains under investigation. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kindling Productions co-founders launch Rising Tide, a dance event in the Inland Northwest to promote collaboration between choreographers and dancers, featuring a variety of dance styles and affirming the local dance community. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Washington legislators engage with local leaders and constituents ahead of a significant legislative session focused on budget concerns, with new leadership roles and agendas set to address taxation, public safety, and infrastructure projects. The Inlander
- ➤ Officials in the Inland Northwest, including those from Spokane County and cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley, are advocating for state legislative support in 2025 for various priorities, including behavioral health services, recreational facility enhancements, and measures to comply with and adapt to clean air legislation. The Inlander
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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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