Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley Fire Department emphasizes the importance of daily watering of Christmas trees and using safe decorations to prevent tree fires during the holiday season. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Police partner with local schools to implement the Teens in the Driver Seat program, aiming to reduce teenage car accidents through peer education. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane firefighters request the donation of buildings from local residents for real-world training exercises. KHQ
- ➤ CHAS Health hosted a memorial in Spokane for 200 homeless individuals who passed away this year, emphasizing community support and the ongoing challenges of homelessness. The Inlander
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ferris High School student-athlete Maia Siemers excels in balancing basketball and cheerleading roles at the Rubber Chicken event in Spokane. FOX 28 Spokane
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Inland Northwest is experiencing one of its best early snowpacks in a decade, nearly doubling last year's levels, signaling a positive trend for late December despite climate change challenges. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel was unanimously censured by the City Council for violating the Social Media Policy and the Public Records Act, and was removed from the Opioid Abatement Committee. KHQ
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