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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Spokane, the transition from a warehouse-turned-shelter to smaller, scattered shelters has resulted in significantly fewer beds available for the homeless, impacting their ability to find shelter, especially during colder weather. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) announces the acquisition of a new facility in Spokane Valley to improve public safety and support growth, with construction starting next summer. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A waitress in Spokane was surprised with a $1,500 tip from community crowdfunding after a gesture of kindness went viral. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane's Free Leadership Academy teaches residents to effectively participate in neighborhood councils, fostering community improvement and engagement. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old was sentenced to 15 years for second-degree murder after fatally shooting a man outside a Spokane Valley Jack in the Box in 2023. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Riverkeeper is seeking volunteers for a Dec 2024 – June 2025 study to monitor water clarity in Spokane River and Hangman Creek to assess water quality. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Washington law increases penalties for negligent driving to protect vulnerable road users, inspired by the tragic death of Janet Mann. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MultiCare Deaconess and Valley Hospitals in Spokane were fined a total of $15,500 each for not meeting a Washington law deadline to submit a staffing charter, which requires significant nurse representation in staffing committees. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Local experts advise setting realistic New Year's health resolutions to ensure long-term success, emphasizing moderation and reasonable goals over extremes. The Spokesman-Review
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