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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Recent records from Spokane County include new marriage licenses, legal actions for restitution of premises, marriage dissolutions, and various criminal sentencings, highlighting community legal activities.  The Spokesman-Review
  • Spokane is poised to rename its Pavilion through a $2.6 million sponsorship deal, with a potential five-year extension raising the total to $4.2 million.  KXLY
  • The Gonzaga Men's Basketball Team will compete against the University of Portland in the second annual Community Cancer Fund Classic to support cancer patients.  KXLY

CRIME NEWS

  • Scott Beeching, 64, was charged for a road rage-linked hit-and-run that injured one person in Spokane Valley, having turned himself in hours after the incident.  FOX 28 Spokane

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Spokane's first year-round farmer's market, Scale House Market, is set to open in May, aiming to create over 150 jobs and host around 65 local vendors.  KXLY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel was unanimously voted by his peers to be stripped of his committee assignments and publicly censured due to violations of public records law.  The Spokesman-Review

SPORTS NEWS

  • Gonzaga secured an 81-50 victory over Portland with significant contributions from Ben Gregg in his first start, showcasing a strong defensive performance and improved three-point shooting.  The Spokesman-Review
  • The Gonzaga women's basketball team overcame 23 turnovers and a challenging game against the Portland Pilots to secure a 76-71 victory, balancing their overall and WCC records.  The Spokesman-Review

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

~ Heraclitus

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