Good morning, Spokane Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.