Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Liberty Lake police have launched a podcast to share tips for preventing porch piracy, with Officer Kyle Fritz urging residents to stay alert and consider Amazon's in‐garage delivery option (a tactic that came after local resident Grayson Ervin experienced a package theft).

Avista crews are preparing for strong winds that will bring gusts of 45 to 55 mph overnight in areas around Spokane Valley.

Residents should secure their Christmas decorations and report any downed power lines if outages occur.

Drivers on State Route 27 between the I-90 interchange and East Mansfield Avenue should expect delays today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as Union Pacific Railroad crews repair tracks north of the interchange, with detours in place.

Washington State Patrol reminds drivers that wrapping a car in Christmas lights is illegal and may result in a fine.

The reminder cites (RCW Chapter 46.37 and WAC 204-21-230) to help keep holiday decorations safe.

A proposed bill from Olympia aims to require every school to have a plan for cardiac emergencies with maintained defibrillators + designated staff to assist EMS.

Ryan Schaefer of Providence Sacred Heart said many schools lack proper training in these critical procedures.

The Zags will face UCLA soon+ local officials have yet to announce the exact time and venue, leaving fans to wait for more details.