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Spokane City Council approves more money for inclement weather shelters before winter

If 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.

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The Salvation Army, Jewels Helping Hands and Catholic Charities.

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  • BallotsAbout 140 people are sorting, opening and double-checking ballots at Spokane County, and counting is expected to continue through Friday.

    About 140 people are sorting, opening and double-checking ballots at Spokane County, and counting is expected to continue through Friday. Results won't be finalized until Nov. 24, turnout is estimated at about 60% to 65%, and Auditor Vicky Dalton said "there's no shortcuts."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • City budgetThe Spokane City Council's proposed budget passed Wednesday night as deficit pressures grow.

    The Spokane City Council's proposed budget passed Wednesday night as deficit pressures grow.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NonStop Local KHQ

  • Water slidesSpokane County's 2027 budget is over budget and departments are being asked to trim costs, but commissioners are still considering capital projects.

    Spokane County's 2027 budget is over budget and departments are being asked to trim costs, but commissioners are still considering capital projects. One is resurfacing the 20-year-old water slides at the county's water parks, an estimated $350,000 that could come from Real Estate Excise Tax funds instead of the general fund.

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

  • ChiefsOwen Martin scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Spokane Chiefs beat the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 on Wednesday.

    Owen Martin scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Spokane Chiefs beat the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 on Wednesday. It was his team-leading 11th goal of the season, and the Chiefs are 11-1-0-1.

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

  • TimewormSpokane band Timeworm's sophomore album, E Pluribus Goblin, is set for release Friday, with a celebration at the Chameleon, according to The Spokesman-Review.

    Spokane band Timeworm's sophomore album, E Pluribus Goblin, is set for release Friday, with a celebration at the Chameleon, according to The Spokesman-Review. The Inlander says the record explores psychedelic funk and alternative rock through the lens of goblins.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Spokesman-Review, The Inlander

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Daily Spokaneto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Spokane adds winter shelter money and seeks an evacuation grant

Plus, the county expects ballot counting to continue through Friday and the Chiefs win in overtime.

The TLDR

  1. City Council adds money for inclement weather shelters
  2. City and county seek $1.4 million to plan evacuation routes
  3. Spokane County expects ballot counting to continue through Friday
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