Good morning, Spokane Valley.

On Jan. 9, after dropping off his daughter at Logan Elementary, Arnoldo Tiul Caal was detained by federal immigration agents.

After picking her up, he was taken to a processing center in Dilley, Texas, where they now await a March 9 court hearing (local officials worry over her missing school).

Hunters must submit reports for each deer, elk, bear, cougar and turkey tag by Jan.

31 to avoid a $10 fee on their next license; those with special permits have 10 extra days while cougar reports are due by March 31 without a fee.

Local healthcare providers advise residents to visit primary care for mild symptoms, urgent care for additional tests, and the emergency room only for life-threatening issues — guidance shared amid rising illness rates.

They stress using triage nurses and getting vaccinations to help prevent illness.

Local healthcare providers advise residents to seek care as respiratory illnesses grow — Dr. Amy Anderson from Rockwood Multicare recommends primary care for mild symptoms and urgent care centers for serious cases — and urges getting flu, COVID and RSV vaccines.

Local healthcare providers advised residents to use primary care for mild symptoms, urgent care for tests and IV fluid hydration, and emergency rooms only for severe conditions.

Dr. Amy Anderson at Rockwood Multicare Quail Run Family Medicine said triage nurses are ready to help direct care.

Thursday's Greater Spokane League competitions kept Mead's boys wrestling team and Cheney's girls wrestling team undefeated with wins over Lewis & Clark and Shadle Park, while Mead's girls and University boys split in basketball as standout scorers led their teams.

Joe and Jodi Hoffman — longtime Seahawks fans — left their Spokane home Saturday morning for Seattle to watch the NFC Championship matchup against the Rams; they remain confident the team will claim the title and then the Super Bowl as part of their enduring tradition.