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Spokane Valley
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Nordic Ski Association hosted its Winterfest at Mount Spokane with 45-minute ski lessons in classic and skate techniques (adaptive skiing demos, layering clinics and snowshoeing education completed the day’s activities). FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep. April Connors (R-Kennewick) introduced House Bill 2262 on Jan. 18 to add cursive signature lessons to civics classes in Washington schools, and if passed, the Secretary of State will survey ballot rejections from signature mismatches every odd-numbered year. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington lawmakers began state budget talks that proposed higher education cuts, which raised concerns from schools (including Eastern Washington University). Sen. Marcus Riccelli said lawmakers will review spending and revenue options to keep college affordable. FOX 28 Spokane
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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