Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Spokane.
🏘️ Community
1,000+ people gathered Saturday at B.
A. Clark Park for the 'No Kings' rally organized by Spokane Indivisible, where community groups set up advocacy tables and hosted speakers to energize local dialogue ahead of November midterms.
🎭 Culture
Elizabeth Gilbert closed her book tour on Thursday evening at Central Library, Spokane, sharing details from her new memoir on love, loss and addiction.
She discussed her recovery journey in a local 12-step program and emphasized her strong community ties.
🎓 Education
Elementary school teacher Kellie Crawford said she will vote no on I-645 because the measure cuts funding for schools, healthcare, and childcare.
If it passes in November, crowded classrooms and higher costs will affect families in Spokane.
🌲 Environment
State Parks officials detailed work to restore Riverside State Park after wildfires burned over 1,500 acres.
Limited funding and natural hazards have delayed reopening of key trails and areas, with salvage logging scheduled for fall and winter plus some sections expected to reopen by spring.
🏛️ Government
County officials said the $44 million recovery funds for fire victims are delayed by strict federal regulations — the funds will be reimbursed only after expenses are documented and hazard trees will be removed soon.
The county is working with the Spokane Long Term Recovery Group to speed up the process.
🏥 Health
Shadle Park senior Maya Burnette is in remission from leukemia after rounds of chemotherapy and is thriving on the volleyball court.
Her family will join her next week on a Make-A-Wish trip to New York City (Broadway show and museum visit) to celebrate her recovery.
🏈 Sports
Redshirt freshman Owen Eshelman replaced Caden Pinnick as quarterback when Washington State faced Oregon State on Oct.
17; the Beavers scored a 90 yard touchdown pass by freshman receiver Jesse Legree and a one yard touchdown run by Jake Reichle, leaving the Cougars with one win and five losses.
Whitworth fell to Linfield 32-19 in a college football game played on campus.
The result marks a challenging loss for Whitworth as they now aim to improve in upcoming matches.
Spokane Velocity beat Chattanooga Red Wolves 1-0 in a close game today, showing a strong performance that energized local fans.
The win boosts the team's momentum as they continue their season.
Linfield beat Whitworth 32 to 19 at the Pine Bowl on Saturday (Oct.
17) before 1,885 fans. The Wildcats built a 15 to 0 lead and maintained control as Whitworth struggled with early mistakes, bolstering their command of the Northwest Conference.
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