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A Spokane judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play, and he expects to debut against LSU

If you've been following the Zags' eligibility saga, this looks like the finish line.

The Daily Spokane team · 1 min read · 3 sources

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5 daysearlier than planned, the Spokane injunction hearing

Wiggins' attorneys filed a motion to shorten time with the LSU game in mind. The hearing was first set for Tue., Nov. 17.

Sources: HeraldNet.com, KXLY.com

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WildfireOfficials ask the Legislature to fund wildfire prevention after Washington's most destructive fire seasonIf you lived through August's Spokane Complex fires, the next chapter is in Olympia. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove and other public land, tribal and wildfire officials called on the Legislature this week to fund wildfire prevention work. Spokane Public Radio also reported his call to fully fund it. They spoke at the Little Spokane River Natural Area, which largely escaped the fires.Today’s editionRead ZagsA Spokane judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play, and he's set to debut SaturdayIf Gonzaga is on your Saturday plans, there's good news. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Dean Chuang granted a preliminary injunction Thursday, clearing fifth-year transfer Chauncey Wiggins to play this season after an hour-long hearing. Chuang ruled that the NCAA failed to codify the rule to exclude players from Wiggins' class from the five-for-five rule.Friday’s editionRead HealthSpokane County's rate of newborns in withdrawal has more than doubled in two years, Maddie's Place saysMaddie's Place, a Spokane nonprofit that cares for infants exposed to substances before birth, reports that the rate of newborns experiencing withdrawal in Spokane County has more than doubled in just two years, citing Washington Health Care Authority data. CEO Shaun Cross wrote in an op-ed that the county's 2024 rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome was nearly 7.5 times the 2021 national benchmark.Friday’s editionRead WildfiresWashington's fire commissioner asks lawmakers to fully fund wildfire preventionWashington's wildfire season is officially over, and the state's public lands commissioner wants lawmakers to keep paying for the next one. Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday that more than 1,500 fires burned nearly 1 million acres statewide. The Spokane Complex Wildfires destroyed almost 650 homes and forced about 65,000 people to evacuate.Thursday’s editionRead Prep SportsMead football heads to Bothell on Saturday with a quarterfinal on the lineMead beat Wenatchee 43-3 in the Round of 32 on Fri., Nov. 6, a battle of Panthers that ours won comfortably. Quarterback Evan Drew completed 8 of 9 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Next up is Bothell on Saturday.Thursday’s editionRead City HallLibrary officials say the mayor's budget would cut Spokane's branches to four days a weekIf you rely on your branch, tonight matters. Mayor Lisa Brown's $2.9 billion, two-year budget proposal would give the library system roughly $25 million, and library officials calculate a $4.6 million shortfall. Executive director Andrew Chanse said it's "short by $2.3 million per year."Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • FlightsThe FAA ended a nationwide ground stop shortly after 5 p.m.

    The FAA ended a nationwide ground stop shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, after thousands of aircraft were halted for more than four hours by what the agency called a "temporary telecommunications outage." Hundreds of travelers waited at Spokane International Airport, some more than 10 hours for updates. Eastern Washington's game at Utah Tech, set for 1 p.m. Pacific Saturday, is in question after the Eagles missed their charter. Flying today? Check with your airline first.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: spokesman.com, KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

  • Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's will open its Spokane Valley store at 9 a.m.

    Trader Joe's will open its Spokane Valley store at 9 a.m. Mon., Nov. 16, according to the company, in the former Shopko on East Sprague Avenue. The grand opening brings samples and giveaways. The 9,466 square foot store has more than 60 newly hired employees.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

  • RebuildingWashington's Building Code Council passed an emergency rule relaxing energy efficiency requirements for homeowners rebuilding after disasters like the Spokane Complex fires.

    Washington's Building Code Council passed an emergency rule relaxing energy efficiency requirements for homeowners rebuilding after disasters like the Spokane Complex fires. Gov. Bob Ferguson had argued the state had a "moral obligation" to make rebuilding more affordable. Nearly 700 property owners lost a home to the three major blazes.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Yakima Herald-Republic, The Spokesman-Review

  • ChiefsGoalie Bryce Francisco recorded his first shutout of the year, making 17 saves in the Spokane Chiefs' 2-0 win over Everett on Friday at Numerica Veterans Arena.

    Goalie Bryce Francisco recorded his first shutout of the year, making 17 saves in the Spokane Chiefs' 2-0 win over Everett on Friday at Numerica Veterans Arena. Parker Colmer scored on the power play late in the first period, and Tyus Sparks added an empty-netter. The Chiefs (14-2-0-1) stay atop the WHL Western Conference and play at Seattle on Saturday at 6:05 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com

  • Survivor's storyHolocaust survivor Eva Schneider, now in her mid-90s, will speak at the Spokane Convention Center on Sun., Nov.

    Holocaust survivor Eva Schneider, now in her mid-90s, will speak at the Spokane Convention Center on Sun., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. Chabad of Spokane County sponsors the event. She didn't begin speaking publicly about her experience until about five years ago.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

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    Spokane Drink & Donate Fundraiser to raise money for Wishing Star Foundation

    The Drink and Donate Fundraiser will take place at the Barrister Winery on December 13, 2026.The event is fundraising for the Wishing Star Foundation.

  3. NonStop Local KHQ3 hours ago

    High school seniors lead the annual Gonzaga Prep Food Drive

    Several high school seniors are leading the annual Gonzaga Prep Food Drive.

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    'It was out of my control.' Spokane woman battling severe medical issues billed hundreds for ambulance rides during August fires

    SPOKANE, Wash. — When the August wildfires in Spokane sparked, homeowners in their path couldn't help but feel terrified. For Penny Hamblin, she was full of fear about how she'd

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    Ask the doctors: Readers respond

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    Ask the Builder: Realism needed in today's starter home market

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  8. The Spokesman-Review14 hours ago

    This day in history: Spokane Valley zoo sold Taro the elephant. Babe Ruth's vaudeville stint in Spokane began

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Daily Spokaneto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins is cleared to play, and LSU tips at 12:30 p.m.

Plus, Trader Joe's opens in Spokane Valley on Monday and officials push for wildfire prevention funding.

The TLDR

  1. Judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play; LSU tips at 12:30 p.m.
  2. Officials ask Legislature to fund wildfire prevention
  3. FAA ground stop ends after delays at Spokane airport
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