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Library officials say the mayor's budget would cut Spokane's branches to four days a week

If 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.

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The mayor's budget leaves libraries $4.6 million short, officials say

$2.9 billion
proposed for the next two years
$598.6 million
in the city's general fund
$25 million
for libraries over two years
$4.6 million
shortfall library officials calculate

Sources: KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

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  • Pinecroft trailA new 1.5-mile loop opened Tuesday at the 100-acre Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve in Spokane Valley, which was closed to visitors for years.

    A new 1.5-mile loop opened Tuesday at the 100-acre Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve in Spokane Valley, which was closed to visitors for years. KXLY says the best place to park is Mirabeau Meadows, then walk west to the entrance. The DNR says the route is meant to cut down on illegal camping and garbage dumping, and it and the city held an opening ceremony.

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

  • Fire District 5Spokane County Fire District 5 introduced new chief Kawika Castilliano at Tuesday's meeting, a week into his job.

    Spokane County Fire District 5 introduced new chief Kawika Castilliano at Tuesday's meeting, a week into his job. The district is working through community concerns tied to the Aug. 1 Autumn Lane Fire.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NonStop Local KHQ

  • Olympia flightsSeaPort Airlines will start a seasonal route between Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport in January.

    SeaPort Airlines will start a seasonal route between Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport in January. It flies Fridays and Sundays through the end of the legislative session.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • ChiefsThe Spokane Chiefs beat the Vancouver Giants 4-2 on Tuesday to move to 13-2-0-1.

    The Spokane Chiefs beat the Vancouver Giants 4-2 on Tuesday to move to 13-2-0-1. Tyus Sparks scored against the team that drafted him in the first round, and rookie goalie Bryce Francisco made 25 saves.

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

  • West ValleySeventh-seeded West Valley (9-1) hosts 10th-seeded Franklin Pierce (8-2) in a 2A playoff game Saturday, Nov.

    Seventh-seeded West Valley (9-1) hosts 10th-seeded Franklin Pierce (8-2) in a 2A playoff game Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. The Eagles are looking for their sixth straight win.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • Fire season overWashington's wildfire season is officially over, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday.

    Washington's wildfire season is officially over, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. He said nearly a thousand homes were destroyed and 65,000 people in Spokane had to evacuate. KXLY adds that the Department of Natural Resources used anti-drone technology for the first time during the Spokane Complex Fires.

    Around Washington · Today’s editionSources: Nisqually Valley News, KXLY.com

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Daily Spokaneto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Spokane libraries could drop to four days a week; Wiggins hearing is Thursday

Plus, a new 1.5-mile Pinecroft trail opens and veterans ride the Looff Carrousel free today.

The TLDR

  1. Library officials say the mayor's budget means four days a week
  2. Chauncey Wiggins' eligibility hearing moves up to Thursday
  3. A new 1.5-mile trail opens at Pinecroft in Spokane Valley
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