Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thrive International aims to build a 48-unit affordable housing development in Spokane, incorporating community amenities and partnerships to support multicultural communities. Spokane Journal of Business
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jason Barton, accused of fatally shooting Dennis Vezina near a Spokane Valley Jack-in-the-Box, is expected to take a plea deal. FOX 28 Spokane
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Egg prices have surged to $3.70 per dozen in Spokane, attributed partly to bird flu impacting supply, marking a 71% increase from the previous year and significantly affecting local consumers. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Multiple school districts in Washington and North Idaho are evaluating whether to close or delay start times on December 18th due to a wind advisory impacting the area with gusts up to 50 mph. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools' Spirit Week features the Groovy Shoes rivalry event, aiming to engage younger students from feeder schools with high school culture through dances, cheers, and activities. KHQ
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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