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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

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 Daily Spokane team2 stories14 sources4 min read

City HallTop story

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

3housing providers running inclement weather shelters

The Salvation Army, Jewels Helping Hands and Catholic Charities.

Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com

If you're thinking about the cold ahead, the city just added shelter money. The Spokane City Council approved additional funding Wednesday night for to support inclement weather operations.

The city said those three groups currently serve as housing providers. Beds open when the National Weather Service forecasts a wind chill of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or when the Air Quality Index reaches 201 or higher, which KXLY says means the air is unhealthy for everyone.

Inclement weather beds open on two triggers

TriggerLevel
Forecast wind chill32°F or lower
Air Quality Index201 or higher

Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com

“It is our responsibility to ensure that community members can access shelter, especially during extreme weather.”

Council Member Sarah Dixit
  • Rule: beds activate under city code SMC 02.04.045
  • Money: keeps the shelters running through the end of the year

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Spokane and Spokane County seek a $1.4 million federal grant to plan better evacuation routes

If you live in Indian Trail or Five Mile, here's what's in the works. Spokane and Spokane County applied together for a U.S. Department of Transportation to plan better ways out of the neighborhoods after the Spokane Complex fires. KHQ says officials expect a decision by the end of the year.

$1.4 millionif the full PROTECT grant award is approved

It would pay for a vulnerability assessment, emergency routes, an evacuation communication plan and early design work.

Sources: The Spokesman-Review, NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com

The Spokane River, steep hills, a large landfill and spread-out development leave the area leaning on a few main roads. The Spokesman-Review reported that the south route off Route 291 eventually became blocked by the fires. The money would also let the city and county study areas beyond Indian Trail and Five Mile.

  • Applicants: City of Spokane and Spokane County, together
  • Grant program: U.S. Department of Transportation PROTECT
  • Decision: expected by the end of the year

Neighborhoods off Route 291 had few ways out

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main evacuation roads for neighborhoods off Route 291
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longer route left after the south road was blocked

Source: The Spokesman-Review

News Notes

Ballots

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." KXLY.com

Spokane County's ballot count runs through Friday

  1. Nov. 4Election workers continue counting ballots.
  2. Nov. 6Counting is expected to continue through this day.
  3. Nov. 24Results will be finalized.

Source: KXLY.com

City budget

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

Water slides

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. The Spokesman-Review

Chiefs

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. The Spokesman-Review

Timeworm

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. The Spokesman-ReviewThe 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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