Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TDS Telecommunications LLC donated over $100,000 to various local charities in Spokane during its third annual Week of Giving, highlighting the company's commitment to community support. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ After over two decades, the organizer of a cherished annual holiday light show in Spokane County plans to transition to a projection show to ease setup and continue the tradition. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane police are seeking assistance in finding two children, Harmony, 14, and Timothy, 8, last seen Tuesday morning. FOX 28 Spokane
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Spokane Valley woman was sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking, following a controlled purchase operation by ATF agents. KXLY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ferris senior Maia Siemers excels as both a basketball player and cheerleader during the spirited events of Spirit Week 2024 at the Spokane Arena. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will implement AI software to analyze body camera footage to enhance deputy training and performance, funded by a nearly $1 million DOJ grant. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 13 ranked Gonzaga's basketball team returns to play Nicholls State at home after dropping in national rankings during an away-game losing streak. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Rasmus Ekström's hat trick couldn't prevent the Spokane Chiefs from a 6-4 defeat by the Portland Winterhawks, marking their second loss after a 10-game winning streak. The Spokesman-Review
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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