Good morning, Spokane Valley.

University High student Bella Jackson-Fleming died unexpectedly on Nov.

11th at her Spokane Valley home from respiratory failure after anaphylactic shock, reportedly triggered by medication, and she was remembered as the granddaughter of local softball pioneer Sally Jackson — a community icon. Her family will hold a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29th at Ponderosa Elementary, and donations are requested in lieu of flowers to support the Spokane Valley Girls Softball Association — a tribute to her generous heart.

A weather balloon launched from WindBorne Systems' new Spokane site smashed a United Airlines plane’s windshield over Moab on Oct.

15 at 10:30 a.m.—the impact injured a pilot and led the company to add safety measures while investigators continue their review.

On Thursday, three Spokane-area businesses were honored by the Association of Washington Business for their excellence in areas including environmental practices and manufacturing.

Knife River Prestress — based in Newman Lake — received recognition for its innovative concrete production process while Jubilant HollisterStier and CarbonQuest of Spokane Valley were awarded for manufacturing excellence and innovation.

The Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors was named 2025 Large District Board of the Year by the Washington State School Director’s Association—praising their work closing opportunity gaps and building tribal partnerships—and their efforts raised Native student graduation rates and attendance.

Spokane Community College's The Greenery is selling poinsettias as part of its student-run greenhouse program—sales will fund the program and help students learn nursery management.

Councilwoman Jessica Yaeger posted a Facebook message saying she is a 'proud Islamophobe,' and local Muslim leaders and the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group urged residents to stand against hate—city officials stressed her views are her own and do not represent Spokane Valley.

A new study found that seniors who develop issues like dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls after major surgery face longer hospital stays and double the risk of death within one year.

Researchers noted that patients with extra health problems or needing emergency surgery were more at risk while minimally invasive procedures lowered chance of complications by 49%—pointing to the need for careful, personalized care.

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