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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New giving machines are available at Spokane Valley Mall today to provide residents with a convenient way to exchange donations. Mall officials say the initiative will support local sharing and may expand based on community feedback. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Valley Fire Department's Swiftwater Rescue Strike Team and Spokane Fire Department rescued two groups of residents stranded in flood-hit Skagit and Snohomish counties Wednesday (helped by a National Guard helicopter). The responders remain on standby to assist further as historic floods sparked widespread evacuations. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Residents now can support flood relief by donating through GoFundMe’s centralized hub for verified fundraisers targeting those impacted by recent flooding in Washington and the Pacific Northwest—tax-deductible contributions help fund immediate relief for affected communities. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mexican comedian Liliana Arriaga (La Chupitos) will perform her stand-up act at Spokane Comedy Club today at 4:00 p.m. Her show blends bold humor with messages of healthy choices and community pride. Spokane Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The US Chess Federation is hosting the 2025 K-12 National Chess Championship this weekend at the Spokane Convention Center, where over 1,300 students compete for a trophy and bragging rights. Spectators are allowed only in the Skittles Room while key matches are streamed (for an in-depth view). FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 12, the Washington Poison Center warned residents recovering from recent floods to discard spoiled food, boil water if advised, ventilate cleaning areas, and check medications for damage — measures to prevent exposure to harmful bacteria, chemicals, and toxic gases. FOX 28 Spokane
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ SPR News Today explained the challenge of buying land at the right price for affordable housing; Doug Nadvornick spoke with Ami Manning from the Spokane Regional Land Bank about acquiring land for non-profits + developers. This discussion shows a key step toward expanding local affordable housing options. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Baptist beat Eastern Washington 88-83 on Friday at Reese Court in Cheney—guard duo Daniels Jr. scored 34 and Williams 23 points, each playing the full game. The Lancers built a double-digit lead in the second half after a close first half. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Seattle’s Kraken dropped a 5-3 game in Utah on Friday as Mason Marchment doubled his season goal total and local native Kailer Yamamoto scored the go-ahead goal — the team struggled on power play, allowing two late Mammoth scores. The Spokesman-Review
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