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Spokane-area high school football teams learn their state playoff matchups

If you follow area football, the WIAA released its state brackets Sunday, and Eastern Washington has teams in five classifications.

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The state football playoffs by the numbers

5
classifications with Eastern Washington teams
6
classifications competing for state titles
Dec. 4-5
for the title games at Husky Stadium

Source: KXLY.com

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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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  • US 395If you drive northbound US 395 near the Freya Street overcrossing, plan extra time this week.

    If you drive northbound US 395 near the Freya Street overcrossing, plan extra time this week. WSDOT crews start at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and work daily through 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, closing the right two northbound lanes to remove a temporary barrier. One lane and the northbound Freya Street off-ramp stay open, and we suggest slowing down and moving over a lane when you can.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com, KREM

  • Zags womenThe Gonzaga women fell to Idaho 86-75 in Friday's home opener, and Allie Turner scored 23 points and her 1000th career point as a Zag.

    The Gonzaga women fell to Idaho 86-75 in Friday's home opener, and Allie Turner scored 23 points and her 1000th career point as a Zag. They bounced back Sunday, beating UC Riverside 85-58 after a 12-0 start.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Argonaut, The Gonzaga Bulletin, KXLY.com

  • ApartmentsMillennium Northwest has applied for construction permits for a four-story, 43-unit apartment building at 2002 N.

    Millennium Northwest has applied for construction permits for a four-story, 43-unit apartment building at 2002 N. Monroe Street, on the same property as its 46-unit building completed in 2023. Spokesperson James Gallina said this final phase of the Monroe project is likely to happen the soonest of the firm's upcoming projects.

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

  • Burn permitsIf you see smoke near the Autumn Lane and Fairview Fire burn areas in the coming months, it may be cleanup.

    If you see smoke near the Autumn Lane and Fairview Fire burn areas in the coming months, it may be cleanup. Spokane County Fire District 9 says the Washington Department of Natural Resources has issued numerous burn permits there for fuel reduction and cleanup, and you should call 911 if you think a fire is uncontrolled.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • BirthdayCarla Olman Peperzak, a local Holocaust survivor, turned 103 on Saturday.

    Carla Olman Peperzak, a local Holocaust survivor, turned 103 on Saturday. She visited Peperzak Middle School on Friday for the birthday celebration the school has held every year since it opened in 2023.

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

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  1. The Seattle Times1 hour ago

    New air service set to begin in Olympia

    For a starting one-way price of $279, travelers can fly from Spokane’s Felts Field Regional Airport to the Olympia Regional Airport in an hour.

    Also reported byDailyfly NewsWashington State Standard

  2. KXLY.com2 hours ago

    RAW: RPT: EL NIñO WEATHER IMPACTS TO CONTINUE IN 2027

    El Niño could become the most powerful on record and is forecast to fuel extreme weather events next year.

  3. The Spokesman-Review3 hours ago

    Ask Dr. Universe: Insects organs are different than mammals

    Dr. Universe: Do bugs have hearts and brains? – Nick

  4. The Spokesman-Review3 hours ago

    Front Porch: As aging makes the world smaller, she's still hopeful

    Among the problems with being old is that there are more funerals in our lives than weddings.

  5. KXLY.com3 hours ago

    Rainy Monday to begin a busy weather week

  6. KXLY.com4 hours ago

    WA: POWER OUTAGES TO THOUSANDS AFTER WIND STORM

    A powerful storm left thousands without power across western Washington, downing trees, disrupting travel and leaving residents cleaning up debris.

  7. KREM4 hours ago

    Spokane County firefighters participating in stair climb fundraiser for fallen deputies

    Firefighters with Spokane County Fire District 9 are hosting a stair climb fundraiser at the Hop Mountain Taproom and Grill on Monday from noon-8p.m.

  8. KXLY.com4 hours ago

    Rain is back to start the workweek ☔

    Expect a busy week of weather as more storm systems move through the Inland Northwest.

    Also reported byNonStop Local KHQ

  9. Columbia Basin Herald6 hours ago

    Huskies' Garza scores 2 and sends Othello to state

    OTHELLO — After a hard fought district crossover against the East Valley (Spokane) Knights, the Othello Huskies won 2-0 to send their team to the state tournament for the first time since 2010.

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Spokane-area high school football teams learn their state playoff matchups

Plus, Mead, Ridgeline and West Valley learn their state football playoff matchups.

The TLDR

  1. Area football teams learn state playoff matchups
  2. Two northbound US 395 lanes close near Freya
  3. Gonzaga women bounce back against UC Riverside
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