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Fire RecoveryTop story

The SBA opens a disaster loan center at Northtown Mall for people hit by the fires

If the fires cost you a home, a business, or belongings, the U.S. Small Business Administration opened a center at Northtown Mall this week to help you apply for low-interest disaster loans.

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Fire relief funds have taken in millions, and much is still saved for later

$5 million
received by Innovia for Spokane Complex fire victims
$160,000
distributed by Innovia so far
$1.3 million
received by the city's Home Starts Here fund
$600,000
set aside for asbestos testing, not yet spent

Source: KXLY.com

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BusinessNumerica Credit Union plans to merge with Oregon's SELCO to create an $8 billion lenderIf you bank at Numerica, nothing changes right away. The credit union announced a proposed merger with SELCO Community Credit Union of Springfield, Ore. The combined lender would have 320,000 members and $8 billion in assets, the Lewiston Tribune reports. CEO Carla Cicero said there are "not immediate changes to accounts or how members access their money."Sunday’s editionRead CougarsWashington State falls 26-20 at San Diego State and stays winless against FBS teamsIf you were waiting on a turnaround, it'll have to wait through a bye week. Washington State (1-8, 0-5 Pac-12) lost 26-20 at San Diego State on Saturday, its sixth straight loss, per the Seattle Times. Quarterback Owen Eshelman threw for a career-high 299 yards and ran for two touchdowns, the Spokesman-Review reports.Sunday’s editionRead VelocitySpokane Velocity's season ends with a 2-1 playoff loss at Forward MadisonIf you followed the Velocity this fall, the run ended Friday. Fifth-seeded Spokane lost 2-1 at fourth-seeded Forward Madison in a USL League One quarterfinal in Madison, Wisconsin. All three goals came early: Hakim Karamoko headed Madison ahead in the seventh minute, Lucky Opara answered with a diving header four minutes later, and Joshua Bolma hooked in the winner soon after, KXLY reports.Sunday’s editionRead

In brief

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  • VA HospitalSpokane's VA hospital planned a "restructuring" that could include closing its inpatient unit or other services while facing a $30 million budget deficit, documents obtained by The Spokesman-Review say.

    Spokane's VA hospital planned a "restructuring" that could include closing its inpatient unit or other services while facing a $30 million budget deficit, documents obtained by The Spokesman-Review say. A VA spokesman said there is no such plan, then announced that Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center director Robert Fischer was reassigned to "some special projects" at the regional office.

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

  • School BusSpokane police are searching for a driver who left after a crash involving a school bus around 3:45 p.m.

    Spokane police are searching for a driver who left after a crash involving a school bus around 3:45 p.m. Friday, just west of 29th Avenue and Grand Boulevard, KXLY reports; Spokane Public Schools said about 40 students were aboard and none were injured. KHQ reports police said the driver allegedly rear-ended the bus and that minor injuries were reported.

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

  • Fire RecoveryThe Spokane Conservation District is giving fire victims ponderosa pine saplings, mulch, hay, and grass seed at no cost.

    The Spokane Conservation District is giving fire victims ponderosa pine saplings, mulch, hay, and grass seed at no cost. Organizers reported about 60 sign-ups and more than 1,000 trees given away.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • RememberingChristine Wren, who grew up in Spokane and became baseball's first full-time female umpire in the 1970s, died in Spokane on Oct.

    Christine Wren, who grew up in Spokane and became baseball's first full-time female umpire in the 1970s, died in Spokane on Oct. 25 after a long illness, her sister Kathleen said. She was 78.

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

  • Prep SportsLakeside football is one of four national finalists in T-Mobile's "Friday Night 5G Lights" contest, which already earned the school $250,000 and a fitness gym upgrade.

    Lakeside football is one of four national finalists in T-Mobile's "Friday Night 5G Lights" contest, which already earned the school $250,000 and a fitness gym upgrade. Fans can vote for the national champion once a day through Nov. 8; the champion would win a $1 million football field upgrade.

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

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Around Spokane

From NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. NonStop Local KHQ4 hours ago

    River Run registration delayed as Riverside State Park cleanup continues

    SPOKANE, Wash. — River Run organizers said registration for the 2027 event was delayed after wildfires on August 1, 2026 and ongoing cleanup in affected areas of Riverside State Park.

  2. KXLY.com5 hours ago

    CA: EARLY SNOWSTORM LEAVES TRAVELERS STRANDED

    An early-season snowstorm delayed Sierra travelers, forcing drivers to install chains or wait for conditions to improve.

  3. The Spokesman-Review5 hours ago

    Text chat has stoked friendly fire between Braden Huff, Xaivian Lee, Caden Pierce ahead of Gonzaga-Purdue opener

    Former Glenbard West High School teammates Braden Huff and Caden Pierce had already spent months bantering over text messages about the impending matchup between their Gonzaga and Purdue teams.

  4. The Spokesman-Review7 hours ago

    Gonzaga women expect challenge from experienced North Dakota State team

    When the Gonzaga women’s basketball players step on the court Monday at McCarthey Athletic Center, forgive them if they feel like they’re looking at a team similar to themselves.

  5. KXLY.com7 hours ago

    Final push for votes for Eastern Washington congressional candidates before Election Day

    SPOKANE, Wash. -- There are only two days left until the high-stakes Midterm election and one of our region's most competitive races is heating up.

  6. KXLY.com9 hours ago

    ⛅Your first Monday in November is quiet and cloudy for Spokane, with rain returning late week - Jason

  7. KREM9 hours ago

    KREM 2 News at 6 PM - Sunday edition

    KREM 2 News provides the latest on major news impacting the Inland Northwest, plus weather and sports.

  8. The Spokesman-Review10 hours ago

    Review: Park gives each note its due in recital of Russian works

    Last Saturday marked the sixth anniversary of the day on which pianist Yunjuong Park and her family moved to Spokane, and, by so doing, enriched our community with the addition of a distinctive and dedicated artist.

  9. KXLY.com10 hours ago

    RAW: AZ: VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN FLASH FLOODING

    Video from the Sedona Fire District shows rushing floodwaters near homes, as well as a car submerged in the water. A separate video posted by the Yavapai County Sherrif's Office

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Daily Spokaneto me · Sun., Nov. 16:00 a.m.

SBA opens a disaster loan center at Northtown Mall for fire victims

Plus, Numerica plans an $8 billion merger with Oregon's SELCO and WSU drops to 1-8.

The TLDR

  1. SBA opens a disaster loan center at Northtown Mall through December
  2. Numerica plans to merge with Oregon's SELCO in an $8 billion deal
  3. WSU falls 26-20 at San Diego State and drops to 1-8
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