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Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Spokane-area animal shelters are grappling with financial burdens and operational challenges, greatly limiting their capacity to accommodate and care for animals in need.  The Inlander
  • Images of youths in KKK-reminiscent costumes at a Spokane County home raise alarms and discussions on community racism, prompting an NAACP statement and a Sheriff's investigation with no criminal activity confirmed.  The Spokesman-Review
  • Sheriff Nowels inducted three new deputies into the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, enhancing the team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.  Spokane County

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A suspected drunk driver was arrested in Spokane County for causing a head-on collision that seriously injured a teenager.  KXLY

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Spokane International Airport begins tests for PFAS chemicals as part of a state-mandated environmental investigation plan to assess contamination and develop a cleanup strategy.  The Inlander

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Spokane Valley City Council approves the addition of 10 new deputies to enhance law enforcement presence and improve response times.  KXLY

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

    View event
  • 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

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.

~ Chinese Proverb

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