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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

West Valley hosts a state playoff game; US 395 lanes close near Freya

Plus, two northbound US 395 lanes close daily near Freya Street through Friday, Nov. 13.

The Daily Spokane Valley team2 stories13 sources5 min read

High School FootballTop story

West Valley hosts a state playoff game as Mead and Ridgeline hit the road

Mead, Ridgeline and West Valley learned their first-round matchups

ClassMatchup
4A(10) Mead at (7) Bothell
3A(9) Ridgeline at (8) Southridge
2A(10) Franklin Pierce at (7) West Valley
2B(9) Freeman at (8) Liberty Bell

Source: The Spokesman-Review

If you follow West Valley football, you get a home playoff game. The released its state brackets Sunday, and the No. 7 Eagles will host No. 10 Franklin Pierce in 2A. In 4A, No. 10 Mead visits No. 7 Bothell on Saturday at 1 p.m. In 3A, No. 9 Ridgeline visits No. 8 Southridge on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lampson Stadium in Kennewick.

  • 4A: Moses Lake, the No. 8 seed, hosts No. 9 Tahoma
  • 2B: (10) Liberty at (7) Napavine
  • 1B: (16) Wellpinit at (1) Almira/Coulee-Hartline

Northwest Christian earned the No. 2 seed in 2B. The Crusaders get a first-round bye and will meet the winner of Liberty and Napavine in the quarterfinals. The state title games are Dec. 4-5 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Eastern Washington teams reach the state bracket in five classes

5
classifications with Eastern Washington teams
Dec. 4-5
state title games at Husky Stadium in Seattle
No. 2
seed for Northwest Christian, which has a first-round bye

Sources: KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

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Getting Around

Two northbound US 395 lanes near Freya Street close daily through Friday

If you drive northbound US 395 in north Spokane, plan extra time starting today. says crews will remove a temporary barrier near the Freya Street overcrossing, and the right two lanes will close while they work.

Crews close two northbound lanes from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Northbound US 395 near the Freya Street overcrossing

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Right two northbound lanes closed
Dates
Nov. 9 to Nov. 13
Stays open
One lane, Freya off-ramp

Sources: KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Right two northbound lanes closed
DatesNov. 9 to Nov. 13
Stays openOne lane, Freya off-ramp
  • Work: removing a temporary barrier
  • Last day: Friday, Nov. 13, ending at 3:30 p.m.
  • Extra time: crews set up and remove traffic control around work hours

One lane and the northbound Freya Street off-ramp stay open, and KHQ says crews are also planning for extra time before and after work hours each day. We suggest leaving a few minutes early, and slowing down and moving over a lane when you can.

2right northbound lanes closed during work hours

One northbound lane and the Freya Street off-ramp stay open during the closures.

Sources: KREM, KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ

News Notes

Smoke

If you spot smoke near the Autumn Lane or Fairview Fire burn areas, it may be a permitted burn: Spokane County Fire District 9 says the Department of Natural Resources has issued numerous burn permits for fuel reduction and cleanup. If you think a fire is out of control, call 911. KXLY.com

Zags men

No. 15 Gonzaga beat New Mexico State 109-68 on Saturday in its home opener. Davis Fogle and Isiah Harwell each scored 22 points. MyNorthwest.com

Gonzaga's teams won two home games and lost one this weekend

  • New Mexico State68
    Gonzaga men109
    FinalSaturday, Gonzaga's home opener
  • Idaho86
    Gonzaga women75
    FinalFriday, Nov. 6, at the McCarthey Athletic Center
  • UC Riverside58
    Gonzaga women85
    FinalSunday, at the McCarthey Athletic Center

Sources: MyNorthwest.com, KXLY.com, Argonaut

Zags women

Idaho beat the Gonzaga women 86-75 on Friday at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Vandals moved to 2-0 and Gonzaga fell to 1-1, according to the Argonaut. A Spokesman-Review photo gallery from the game shows the same final score. ArgonautThe Spokesman-Review

Bounce-back

The Gonzaga women rolled past UC Riverside 85-58 on Sunday at the McCarthey Athletic Center. They jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter. KXLY.com

Birthday

Holocaust survivor Carla Olman Peperzak turned 103 on Saturday and visited Peperzak Middle School on the South Hill on Friday. Every year since the school opened in 2023, the school namesake has been its guest for her Nov. 7 birthday. The Spokesman-Review

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On Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, active and former military ride the Looff Carrousel at Riverfront Park for free. Rides run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the freebie is presented by Gesa Credit Union. A nice way to spend a holiday afternoon. Round and round they go.

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Gonzaga rolls past New Mexico State 109-68 in its home opener
  2. Sat., Nov. 7Valley Transfer Station reopens after two fires; Providence tightens visits
  3. Fri., Nov. 6Ridgeline hosts a playoff game tonight at 6 p.m.
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Spokane seeks $1.4M grant for safer wildfire evacuation routes
  5. Wed., Nov. 4Spokane's mayor proposes a $2.89 billion budget for 2027-28
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West Valley hosts a state playoff game; US 395 lanes close near Freya

Plus, two northbound US 395 lanes close daily near Freya Street through Friday, Nov. 13.

The TLDR

  1. West Valley hosts Franklin Pierce in 2A playoffs
  2. Mead and Ridgeline travel for 4A and 3A openers
  3. Two northbound US 395 lanes close near Freya Street
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ZagsNo. 15 Gonzaga beats New Mexico State 109-68 in its home openerIf you missed Saturday's home opener at McCarthey Athletic Center, here's the short version: No. 15 Gonzaga beat New Mexico State 109-68 and moved to 2-0. Davis Fogle and Isiah Harwell each scored 22 points, and Braden Huff added 20. Javon Bennett came off the bench for 13.Sunday’s editionRead Spokane ValleyTwo fires in two days hit the Valley Transfer Station, which has since reopenedIf you've got old batteries, fireworks or leftover chemicals, keep them out of the trash. A small early-morning fire Friday closed the Valley Transfer Station on North Sullivan Road, the second in two days, and the station reopened later that day. KXLY reports investigators linked the fires to a chemical reaction involving explosives and wiring that residents threw out with regular trash.Saturday’s editionRead HealthProvidence tightens visitor rules at Spokane and Stevens county hospitals amid respiratory illnessesIf you're visiting someone at a Providence hospital, check the rules first. KHQ reports the hospitals put visitor restrictions in place Friday because of increased respiratory illnesses, while KXLY says the tightened rules start Monday, Nov. 9 and cover Providence Medical Group clinics, too. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Holy Family, Mount Carmel, St. Joseph's and St. Luke's Rehabilitation.Saturday’s editionRead

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