Good morning, Spokane Valley.

SpokAnimal resumed dog adoptions on Monday with five appointments per day after a respiratory virus outbreak forced a temporary closure on Dec.

27. The shelter did not include dogs that were sick, and those that fell ill are now reported to be doing + well.

Community members gathered at Riverfront Park to honor Alex Pretti amid rising immigration fears from violence in Minnesota — local groups offering free legal aid say demand is growing and a march to the courthouse is planned for Wednesday.

Spokane Transit Authority will return its double-decker buses to service after a Jan.

18 accident caused by off-route operation. New safety measures include extra operator training (mandatory safety stops and route confirmation) and disabling navigation software, with a reintroduction date to be announced.

Lance Beck, president and CEO of the Valley Chamber, will join Greater Spokane Incorporated as chief strategy officer effective early March.

He will focus on advancing strategic priorities and building regional partnerships with public policy makers and business leaders.

Southwest Airlines will end its open seating policy at Spokane International Airport starting tomorrow when passengers receive assigned seats at check-in via a new boarding system that sorts groups based on seat location, fare type and Rapid Rewards status.

Rosalia School District is asking voters on the Feb ballot to approve two levies—one covering operations and one for capital projects—to fund transportation, extracurricular activities, building safety upgrades, and new Chromebooks for its nearly 156 students in surrounding towns.

Spokane Transit Authority is implementing new safety measures after a double-decker bus hit an overpass last week — operators will now retrain and must confirm routes before passing viaducts as the buses remain off roads until changes are complete.

Spokane reported an 11% reduction in homelessness and increases in permanent housing exits thanks to a legally binding regional agreement — uniting city, county and valley agencies.

The plan runs through 2030 — using weekly data sharing and new tools to track progress on services and housing placements.

A Spokane veterinarian saved Honey, a pregnant dachshund adopted from a homeless person, on Jan.

25. The quick care has been welcomed by local pet owners, showing a strong commitment to animal health.

Spokane Home & Yard Show

Feb 26 – Mar 1 — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check for admission details — Explore hundreds of home and yard displays as spring arrives early.