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Former Mead High School football coach sues school district in hazing case

MEAD, Wash. — Former Mead High School football coach Keith Stamps and Angelia Stamps filed a lawsuit against Mead School District No. 354 in Spokane County Superior Court on November 5, 2026.

Mead, WA · 22h

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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...

Thurston County, WA · 3d

Dailyfly News

Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

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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...

Spokane, WA · 1d

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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

Spokane, WA · 1d

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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 &...

Tukwila, WA · 3d

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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...

Spokane Valley, WA · 2d

NonStop Local

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.

Spokane, WA · 4d

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Pages of Redemption donates thousands of books to Spokane County inmates

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Washington man is making an impact on inmates across Washington state, one page at a time.

Spokane County, WA · 4d

Kitsap Sun

SeaPort Airlines adding new route between Spokane and Olympia in 2027

Travelers moving between Spokane and Western Washington will now have to sacrifice just one hour on the commute. SeaPort Airlines, a regional airline service offering service between Seattle, Spokane and Portland, recently announced a new route connecting Spokane and Olympia. Starting on Jan. 8, 2027, travelers can fly across the state on Fridays and Sundays during Washington state's legislative session. The flight time is around an hour - significantly faster than the five hours is takes to drive - and will depart from Spokane's Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons and offer return trips from Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights. Washington's 2027 legislative session is expected run from Jan. 11 through April 25. One-way fares will cost $279 and will not require TSA screening, according to SeaPort. The airline operates Pilatus PC-12 aircrafts with room for nine passengers. “Whether you’re a legislator, business owner, advocate or citizen who wants to make their voice heard, getting to Olympia will no longer require an entire day of travel,” said Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, in a statement . The airline collaborated with the Port of Olympia on the new route, according to the statement. "Convenient air access

Olympia, WA · 3d

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$400K in new city legal costs

It’s a day late this week because the team took Monday off, but here we go: Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about. Some things that...

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Providence hospitals and clinics are tightening visitor rules starting Monday

SPOKANE, Wash. – Providence hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

Spokane County, WA · 6d

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