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HealthProvidence is tightening visitor rules at hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens countiesIf you're heading to a Providence hospital or clinic, check the rules first. Providence hospitals and Providence Medical Group clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9. KHQ says the hospitals put visitor restrictions in place Friday because of increased respiratory illnesses. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Holy Family, Mount Carmel, St. Joseph's and St. Luke's Rehabilitation.Saturday’s editionRead Spokane ValleyThe Valley Transfer Station reopened Friday after two fires in two daysIf you haul trash to the Valley Transfer Station on North Sullivan Road, here's what happened. Employees reported hearing multiple explosions before a fire broke out in a large trash compactor Thursday morning, according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Another small fire Friday morning closed the station until further notice, the county said, and it reopened Friday. Both fires are under investigation.Saturday’s editionRead Getting AroundSeaPort Airlines will fly from Felts Field to Olympia starting Jan. 8If you've ever lost a whole day driving to the Legislature, this one's for you. SeaPort Airlines is launching a seasonal route between Spokane's Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport, timed to the legislative session.Friday’s editionRead CommunityLakeside High is trailing in the vote for a $1 million field upgrade, and you can vote through SundayIf you've got a free minute today, Nine Mile Falls could use it. Lakeside High School is one of four finalists in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, and voting runs through Sun., Nov. 8. The winner gets a $1 million home field upgrade.Friday’s editionRead City HallSpokane City Council approves more money for inclement weather shelters before winterIf you're thinking about the cold ahead, the city just added shelter money. The Spokane City Council approved additional funding Wednesday night for 1590 Heart Funds to support inclement weather operations.Thursday’s editionRead Wildfire RecoverySpokane and Spokane County seek a $1.4 million federal grant to plan better evacuation routesIf you live in Indian Trail or Five Mile, here's what's in the works. Spokane and Spokane County applied together for a U.S. Department of Transportation PROTECT grant to plan better ways out of the neighborhoods after the Spokane Complex fires. KHQ says officials expect a decision by the end of the year.Thursday’s editionRead

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  • ChiefsThe Spokane Chiefs' 16-game win streak over Portland ended Saturday, a 2-1 loss at Veterans Memorial Arena that left them 12-2-0-1.

    The Spokane Chiefs' 16-game win streak over Portland ended Saturday, a 2-1 loss at Veterans Memorial Arena that left them 12-2-0-1. Jake Gustafson scored the go-ahead goal with 24 seconds left in the second period.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Spokesman-Review

  • RiversideTrails between Aubrey L. White Parkway and the Spokane River at Riverside State Park are open again.

    Trails between Aubrey L. White Parkway and the Spokane River at Riverside State Park are open again. The complex fires burned thousands of acres in the park more than three months ago.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • FlightsSeaPort Airlines plans to launch nonstop flights from Felts Field to Olympia Regional Airport.

    SeaPort Airlines plans to launch nonstop flights from Felts Field to Olympia Regional Airport. The trip takes about an hour, compared with a five-hour drive across Washington's snowy mountain passes.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Coeur d'Alene Press

  • Zags womenIdaho upset Gonzaga 86-75 Friday before 4,939 at McCarthey Athletic Center.

    Idaho upset Gonzaga 86-75 Friday before 4,939 at McCarthey Athletic Center. Hope Hassmann scored 28 and Ana Pinheiro 26 for the Vandals.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Spokesman-Review, Moscow-Pullman Daily News

  • State titleGonzaga Prep sophomore Miro Parr-Coffin won the 4A state championship Saturday in Pasco.

    Gonzaga Prep sophomore Miro Parr-Coffin won the 4A state championship Saturday in Pasco. His winning time at Sun Willows Golf Course was 14 minutes, 55.8 seconds.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Spokesman-Review

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  1. The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago

    Cool Critters: Spokane's wildfire areas come to life with arrival of a mysterious burn bird

    Three months after the Spokane Complex fires carved a path of destruction through neighborhoods and forests, parts of the burn site are coming alive with a heart-warming sound: rat-a-tat-tat.

  2. The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago

    Not even a fall can keep 103-year-old Holocaust survivor from birthday party at her namesake school

    The staff and students at Peperzak Middle School know each Nov. 7 is a gift.

  3. The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago

    The Dirt: Millennium Northwest unveils another apartment building

    Millennium Northwest, a Spokane based real estate developer behind substantial projects in Kendall Yards, Garland District and North Monroe District, has applied for construction permits for a new apartment building.

  4. The Spokesman-Review6 hours ago

    Lance W. Gurel: Commission must use data center moratorium to craft protections for Spokane County

    By Lance W. Gurel

  5. The Spokesman-Review6 hours ago

    This day in history: Spokane Valley theater owner fights to continue showing X-rated films. Spokane showed admiration for Romanian queen

    From 1976: Dishman Theater proprietor Roger Forbes said he planned to “give ‘em a good fight” in Spokane’s pornography wars.

  6. KXLY.com6 hours ago

    CO: RV PARK OWNER VOWS TO REBUILD AFTER FLOODING

    A Pagosa Springs RV park owner says a meadow spared by two destructive floods is giving him the faith to rebuild his damaged property.

  7. The Inlander6 hours ago

    Over the years, Bob’s Burgers has aired 11 memorable Thanksgiving episodes

    The Belcher family has attempted to cook up the perfect Thanksgiving for almost every season of Fox’s Bob’s Burgers — and they’ve even succeeded a couple of times. Watching Bob

  8. The Spokesman-Review8 hours ago

    Spokesman-Review to host 'Smoke, Ash, Fire' book launch event, highlighting devastating August wildfires;

    As the wildfires of August swept through the neighborhoods of Spokane, Spokesman-Review reporters and photographers were on the scene alongside first responders. With as many as 18 stories a day, The S-R aimed to educate the city on what was happening and what people could do. In an effort to chronicle the coverage of Spokane history, we have published “Smoke, Ash and Fire: Spokane’s story of loss, courage and recovery from the devastating fires of 2026.”

  9. The Spokesman-Review8 hours ago

    Musical progression: For 77 years, the Spokane Youth Symphony has offered young musicians a place to learn, grow and belong

    On a recent Monday evening, music swelled from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist during the weekly rehearsal of the Spokane Youth Symphony.

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Your Sunday in Spokane: today's News Notes, a weekend poll and a Wrap

Plus, the Chiefs' streak over Portland ends and Riverside State Park trails reopen.

The TLDR

  1. Zags host LSU Saturday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m.
  2. Chiefs' 16-game win streak over Portland ends
  3. Riverside State Park trails along the river reopen
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