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New Report looks at Old Trails fire spread between homes

SPOKANE, Wash. — A new report from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) details early insights into fire spread within affected neighborhoods.

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Spokane City Council passes Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to pass The Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance.

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DNR opens more than 1.5 miles of new trails in Spokane Valley

The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the City of Spokane Valley hosted an opening ceremony for more than 1.5 miles of new trails in the Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve. DNR and the city held a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate new walking and hiking trails located...

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Top Local News – Thurston County – November 9, 2026

Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and Rochester. 1. SeaPort Airlines plans seasonal Spokane-Olympia route for 2027 legislative session. 📍 Olympia. In Olympia, SeaPort Airlines announced a seasonal route linking Spokane and Olympia that is set to...

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Spokane veteran reflects on war before his 100th birthday

SPOKANE, Wash. — A World War II combat veteran in Spokane spent Veterans Day, Nov. 11, reflecting on war, aging and a hope for a more united country as he prepared to celebrate his 100th birthday. Nonstop Local sat down with Bill Beckstrom, who moved into a senior community at 99 1/2 and brought reminders of his service with him. In Spokane, he reflected on how much the country had changed since his years on active duty. Asked about the milestone, Beckstrom pointed to both gratitude and the health problems he had lived through. "It's special to reach 100..." Beckstrom said. "I got on a fat-free diet..." "I've had 2 open hearts and stuff like that..." In Spokane, Mike Jones, a Vietnam combat veteran, described Beckstrom as humble and proud of his service. Jones also explained Beckstrom was two years removed from an honor flight. "A humble man, but he's proud of his service, as you can tell by his jacket and the cap that he wears..." Jones said. "We're not heroes. We're survivors..." "The heroes are the ones we honor on Memorial Day, that didn't make it home..." "He felt he didn't deserve it just like he didn't feel

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Voters reject parental rights measure

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Spokane Indians release new Operation Fly Together logo identity: "BOOM MAN!"

SPOKANE, Wash. — This Veterans Day, the Spokane Indians are furthering their 'Operation Fly Together' campaign by releasing a new logo identity: "BOOM MAN!" "We believe this new identity will help create more awareness and ultimately more funds for veterans in our region," the team said in a release.

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SPR News Today: Pearls Before Swine creator coming to the Garland Theater

I’m Ember Braun. It’s Veterans Day 2026. Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove asks the state to fully fund wildfire prevention. There’s a new trail near Mirabeau Point Park. And the author of the popular comic strip “Pearls Before Swine” is coming to Spokane. Those stories and...

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Numerica Veterans Arena hosts Veterans Day ceremony and food distribution

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Numerica Veterans Arena will be hosting a free Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday to honor the men and women who have served our country.

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Lessons from the Spokane Complex Fires shape plans for next fire season

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — More than three months after the Spokane Complex Fires first broke out, rebuilding is underway for some of the people who lost homes. Officials from the Department of Natural Resources and local firefighters are now reviewing how the fire season was handled across the state.

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Spokane's public libraries might have three fewer days to stay open for families next year

SPOKANE, Wash. --Mayor Lisa Brown's latest budget proposal could impact the Spokane Public Library System, according to its Executive Director.

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SPR News Today: Dance with Spokane hits the stage Friday

From Spokane Public Radio, it’s SPR News Today. I’m Doug Nadvornick. It’s Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The count goes on in Washington’s election. There are still a few races that are close. Democrats will have a big advantage when the legislature convenes in Olympia. The Post...

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Washington L&I Sets December Meetings on Draft Crane and Forklift Rule Updates

Planned clarifications include certification and qualification for forklift operators who lift suspended loads, lift director qualifications, and proof load testing and certification. Stakeholders can ask questions and give feedback on preliminary language revising Washington's construction crane rules at one of three sessions Dec. 8-10, the state's Department of Labor &...

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Spokane US 395 lane closure starts Monday near Freya Street

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation said drivers on northbound US 395 near the Freya Street overcrossing should plan for delays starting Monday, Nov. 9.

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