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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane author Ari Nordhagen released a new book that examines our vibrant beverage culture. The book blends local research & creative insights to explain community drink trends for readers. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Washington law will raise the minimum wage to $17.13 and adjust PFML requirements by lowering the missed work threshold from eight to four hours and reducing job protection from one year to six months — these changes also expand child support standards. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Washington state law will take effect in 2026 to raise the minimum wage to $17.13 an hour and lower the qualifying threshold for paid leave from eight to four hours. The law also provides job protection for employees with six months' work and expands child support standards statewide. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wildcard, a local musician in recovery, released his new track 'The December Shelter' on streaming platforms, drawing on his struggles with addiction (sparked by a personal loss) to support others and shot its music video in Spokane this month. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ International Mind-Body Wellness Day is set for Jan. 3, inviting local residents to adopt balanced daily habits that support emotional and physical health (encouraging self-checks and consistent routines). FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ An AASM report released Dec. 15 found that nearly 60% of adults said a balanced diet improves sleep and 42% to 46% reported that morning or evening exercise helps. The research shows healthy habits lower risks of heart disease, obesity, and mental health struggles. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboarding Park is opening its slopes today with skiing and snowboarding from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and snow tubing for guests. It will also operate on Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if conditions allow. FOX 28 Spokane
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