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Spokane Valley
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT East advises drivers in Spokane on winter road safety, including slowing down, keeping distance, ensuring tire traction, and preparing an emergency kit. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Aging and Longterm Care of Eastern Washington seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Neighbor program to assist homebound elderly in snow removal. FOX 28 Spokane
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal two-car crash in Spokane Valley has resulted in one death and disrupted traffic near Trent Avenue and Park Road. The Spokesman-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A female suspect in a reported stolen vehicle rammed a deputy's patrol car and fled, leading to a standoff at a motel before being arrested on multiple charges. Spokane County
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane-Spokane Valley area experienced a reduction of approximately 8,500 jobs in October year-over-year, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%. Spokane Journal of Business
- ➤ Allegiant Travel Company will add a new direct flight from Spokane to Los Angeles starting May 23, with fares as low as $59, marking one of its largest service expansions. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools reports a 28% increase in homeless students, now supporting over 1,200 kids without stable housing through various resources and an annual gift card drive. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Whitworth University was awarded a $3.3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to establish a School-Based Mental Health Partnership Program aimed at enhancing mental health resources in high-need school districts. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Police Ombudsman's inability to disclose officers' disciplinary actions in reports led to misinformation about the firing of an officer over a political sticker. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County schools are alerting families of potential whooping cough exposures as cases reach 59, with protocols in place for classroom or school-wide notifications. KXLY
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Custer's 48th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Experience a festive atmosphere with 250 Northwest artisans showcasing unique fine art, handcrafted goods, and specialty foods at this largest show of its kind in the Inland Northwest.
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December Pokémon League Challenge
The December Pokémon League Challenge offers a competitive event at Direct Damage Games with a Standard format and prizes for all participants.
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