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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Spokane peace activist Jim Thomas walked 6,700 miles with 19 others in 1982 and 1983 to warn people about nuclear threats and then studied Hanford’s role in producing plutonium for the bomb that hit Nagasaki. He worked with the Hanford Education Action League to help the public learn about large iodine-131 releases and nuclear safety risks — his research continues to shed light on our nation's nuclear past. Spokane Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Donald C. Brockett, who served as Spokane County's prosecuting attorney from 1970 to 1994, died November 14 at age 89 as noted by Holy Cross of Spokane—he was known for handling important cases such as the 1981 trial of the South Hill rapist. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that city raccoons have shorter snouts — a sign they are becoming more tame from eating human trash — and researchers will scan more skulls to see if other urban animals are changing too. FOX 28 Spokane
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food expert has compiled 13 easy slow cooker recipes that offer comforting meals for when cool weather sets in. The list includes dishes like Italian Wedding Soup and Mississippi Pork Roast — options that simplify dinner planning while delivering rich home-cooked flavor. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Local hosts can try nine Christmas appetizer ideas that offer easy recipes from pigs in a blanket to festive cranberry brie bites—each dish designed for a simple, joyful meal. The guide—released after Thanksgiving—provides quick tips for busy holiday gatherings. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Whittaker was named the all tournament award winner (recognizing her impressive play) after a local tournament. KXLY
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