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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. It stays through the end of December. The loans cover losses from fires between July 23 and Aug. 31 in Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Whitman counties, plus Benewah, Bonner, and Kootenai counties in Idaho, the SBA said.
Disaster loan rates start as low as 2.8% for homeowners
| Applicant | Loan up to | Rate as low as |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses | $2 million | 4% |
| Nonprofits | $2 million | 3.6% |
| Homeowners | $500,000 | 2.8% |
Source: NonStop Local KHQ
Homeowners can borrow up to $500,000 to rebuild and up to $100,000 to replace personal property like cars and clothing. Terms run as long as 30 years, and interest won't build and payments aren't due until 12 months after the money is disbursed. Farms and agricultural producers don't qualify.
- Apply: call 866-SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
- State cash grant applications closed Friday, Oct. 30
- State grants: up to $2,250 for a household of five
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
Innovia is saving most of what remains for long-term needs, including home rebuilds. City officials say $63,000 has gone toward gas and grocery gift cards for fire victims.
Business
Numerica Credit Union plans to merge with Oregon's SELCO to create an $8 billion lender
If 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."
A combined Numerica would top STCU's 315,000 members
Source: The Lewiston Tribune
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Numerica today | 175K |
| Numerica and SELCO | 320K |
| STCU | 315K |
| Boeing Employees' | 1.5M |
Cicero would lead the merged credit union, which would keep the Numerica name and a Spokane Valley headquarters. SELCO's Bob Newcomb plans to retire after the merger. Numerica's FAQ says there are "no plans to close branches."
- Branches: 38 across Washington, Oregon, and North Idaho
- Employees: more than 1,100
- Approvals: three regulators first, a process that could take four to six months
- Then: Numerica and SELCO members vote, on a timeline not yet set
Numerica has grown from a railroad credit union to a proposed merger
- 1937Railroad workers form the Great Northern Employees Credit Union.
- 2000The Spokane Railway Credit Union changes its name to Numerica.
- Oct. 2026Numerica and SELCO announce a proposed merger.
- Early 2028Legal integration of the two credit unions is expected to finish.
Sources: The Lewiston Tribune, NonStop Local KHQ
Editor's note in the Tribune's reprint of the Spokesman-Review story: Cicero sits on the board of Comma Community Journalism Lab, which is in talks to take over the newspaper from Cowles Publishing Company.
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Cougars
Washington State falls 26-20 at San Diego State and stays winless against FBS teams
If 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.
WSU outgained San Diego State but still lost
| Washington State | Measure | San Diego State |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Points | 26 |
| 367 | Total yards | 306 |
| 299 | Passing yards | 104 |
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, kxly.com
The last drive began with just under five minutes left and WSU down six. It ended with an incomplete fourth-and-10 pass with 38 seconds left. San Diego State ran for 202 yards on 37 carries. The Seattle Times' analysis put much of the blame on the coaching staff. "We gotta learn how to finish — plays, drives, games," coach Kirby Moore said.
- Third-down conversions: nine, a season high
- Penalties: three for 35 yards
- Rushing defense: more than 200 yards allowed in each of the past three games
WSU drops to 1-8 and has a bye before hosting Colorado State
- Washington State20San Diego State26 (won)
- Colorado StateWashington State
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, kxly.com
Velocity
Spokane Velocity's season ends with a 2-1 playoff loss at Forward Madison
If 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.
Forward Madison beat the Velocity 2-1 in the quarterfinals
- Spokane Velocity1Forward Madison2 (won)
Sources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com
The second half turned defensive. Spokane outshot Madison 6-3, but couldn't find a second goal. The win gives Madison revenge for a home loss two years ago, when Spokane won a semifinal 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
- Spokane shots on target: one
- Spokane pass completion: 77%
- Forward Madison clearances: 35, led by Kerfalla Toure's eight
- Saves by keeper John Harms, who shots never challenged: zero
26touches by Spokane in Forward Madison's box
Spokane also had seven attempts inside the penalty area.
Source: The Spokesman-Review
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VA Hospital
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. (The Spokesman-Review)
School Bus
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. (KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ)
Fire Recovery
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. (KXLY.com)
Remembering
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. (The Spokesman-Review)
Prep Sports
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. (The Spokesman-Review)
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Lakeside is one of four national finalists and has already won $250,000. Fans can vote once a day through Nov. 8.
Source: The Spokesman-Review
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The Wrap
Winter gear gets a second life every year at the Mount Spokane Ski Patrol's ski swap, which opened its 62nd run Saturday at the fairgrounds. An estimated 4,500 people showed up for skis, boots, and jackets, and organizers call it one of the largest of its kind in the world. Hello, snow season.
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