Monday, December 9th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Christmas Bureau's $30 grocery vouchers, accepted at local stores including Grocery Outlet, help families and individuals afford holiday meals, with an increase in distribution and community donations supporting the initiative. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Sports Creel, a family-operated ski shop since 1954, remains a beloved staple in Spokane Valley, attracting generations of customers regardless of weather conditions. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane-area dairy farmers, led by Ashley Kenny of Darilane Farms, contribute to holiday food drives and community events, emphasizing the dairy industry's year-round positive impact on local jobs and the economy. The Spokesman-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Fire Department tackled a house fire near Francis Willard Elementary School, with details on the response time and location provided. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 members of the Gonzaga University Jazz Band and choir group performed at the annual Candlelight Christmas Concert, a cherished community tradition. KHQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Merton Rosauer, known as 'Mert', founded what would become Spokane's largest independent grocery chain during the Great Depression, evolving from a single store to a regional powerhouse before selling his chain to URM in 1984. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Transit Authority is seeking public feedback through an online survey on proposed service improvements, including a new high-performance route and the introduction of double-decker buses, set for implementation by next September. The Spokesman-Review
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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