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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avista is proposing rate hikes that will raise electric bills from about $125 to nearly $158 and natural gas bills from $91 to $100 by 2030 to fund infrastructure upgrades and wildfire safety. The increases, including a 13.9% jump in 2027, are pending approval from the state commission. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Museum of Art and Culture unveiled a Lego exhibit of Spokane landmarks today after a six-month build by Brick Buy Brick's Bryce Colvin. The exhibit 'Brick by Brick: We Built This City' runs until mid-June and features models of Spokane Falls, Monroe Street Bridge (highlighting community creativity). The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Senator Maria Cantwell announced federal funding of $7,062,000 for four Washington universities; University of Washington, Washington State, Western Washington and Gonzaga will use the funds for science labs and equipment including a new Cold Lab and a materials research center — boosting climate and aerospace studies. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane leaders are pushing a bill in Olympia so the Waste-to-Energy facility can lower CO2 emissions and avoid an $8 million tax that might hit residents. Councilmember Paul Dillon said the proposal will be reviewed over the next 60 days. FOX 28 Spokane
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 28, 2025, Rick Bonino and his friend snowshoed up Mount Spokane and soon found the marked trail ended above the trees; they picked a path, reached Vista House, and later returned along an off-route trail + ended the day at a local brewpub. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 9 Gonzaga will face Seattle U tonight at 7 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena in downtown Seattle. The game follows Gonzaga's overtime win in their earlier matchup, and both teams are expected to adjust strategies & key players as they aim to secure an advantage. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane will host a soccer match featuring the Sounders and Reign at a local venue later this season. Organizers say the event will offer an exciting chance for fans to cheer on their teams. KXLY
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