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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 14

Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins is cleared to play, and LSU tips at 12:30 p.m.

Plus, Trader Joe's opens in Spokane Valley on Monday and officials push for wildfire prevention funding.

The Daily Spokane team2 stories18 sources6 min read

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A Spokane judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play, and he expects to debut against LSU

Wiggins' eligibility fight ended in a Spokane courtroom

  1. Nov. 2Gonzaga opens against Purdue without Wiggins, who is ineligible.
  2. Nov. 3A Texas judge denies the restraining order, citing a lack of personal jurisdiction.
  3. Nov. 12Spokane Judge Dean Chuang grants Wiggins a temporary injunction.
  4. Nov. 14Gonzaga hosts LSU at 12:30 p.m.; Wiggins expects to debut.
  5. Nov. 17Gonzaga hosts Montana State.

Sources: HeraldNet.com, KXLY.com

If you've been following the Zags' eligibility saga, this looks like the finish line. Spokane Superior Court Judge Dean Chuang granted Chauncey Wiggins a temporary injunction Thursday afternoon, and the Gonzaga forward said he expects to debut Saturday against LSU. Tip-off is 12:30 p.m. at Numerica Veterans Arena, a few hundred yards from the courtroom.

It was Wiggins' third try. A Georgia appeals court stayed his first case, and a Texas judge cited "a lack of personal jurisdiction" in the second. Then he filed his own suit in Spokane. Attorney Ryan Downton argued the NCAA Manual doesn't explicitly exclude class of 2022 high school graduates from . NCAA attorney Taylor Askew said "everybody has to be operating under the same set of standards."

  • Missed: season-opening wins over Purdue and New Mexico State
  • Judge: Chuang, a Gonzaga Law graduate
  • In court: coach Mark Few and six teammates
  • Next: Montana State at home on Tue., Nov. 17

5 daysearlier than planned, the Spokane injunction hearing

Wiggins' attorneys filed a motion to shorten time with the LSU game in mind. The hearing was first set for Tue., Nov. 17.

Sources: HeraldNet.com, KXLY.com

Watching with a crowd? Fans at Jack and Dan's said they expect a big draw there for the game. We suggest getting to any watch spot early.

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Officials ask the Legislature to fund wildfire prevention after Washington's most destructive fire season

If you lived through August's , the next chapter is in Olympia. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove and other public land, tribal and wildfire officials called on the Legislature this week to fund wildfire prevention work. Spokane Public Radio also reported his call to fully fund it. They spoke at the Little Spokane River Natural Area, which largely escaped the fires.

Washington's fire season was its most destructive on record

Around 1,000
structures or homes lost to wildfire this year
1,409
square miles burned, second only to 2015
$188 million
in fire damage, per Gov. Ferguson's disaster declaration
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drones kept from interfering with firefighting, Upthegrove said

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic

In 2021, lawmakers committed $500 million over eight years to the state Department of Natural Resources () for prescribed burning, forest health treatments and programs that keep homes from burning. Upthegrove said fuels reduction projects made the difference in wildfires this summer, including in Spokane.

$500 millioncommitted over eight years to DNR in 2021 for wildfire prevention

The agency almost had its funding cut in half in the most recent budget cycle before it was restored.

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic

“One of the best things we can do to save money in the state budget is to reduce our suppression costs.”

Dave Upthegrove, state Public Lands Commissioner
  • Session starts: January
  • State agencies and the governor typically release budget proposals in December
  • Expected deficit: several hundred million dollars, per Washington State Standard

News Notes

Flights

The FAA ended a nationwide ground stop shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, after thousands of aircraft were halted for more than four hours by what the agency called a "temporary telecommunications outage." Hundreds of travelers waited at Spokane International Airport, some more than 10 hours for updates. Eastern Washington's game at Utah Tech, set for 1 p.m. Pacific Saturday, is in question after the Eagles missed their charter. Flying today? Check with your airline first. spokesman.comKXLY.comThe Spokesman-Review

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's will open its Spokane Valley store at 9 a.m. Mon., Nov. 16, according to the company, in the former Shopko on East Sprague Avenue. The grand opening brings samples and giveaways. The 9,466 square foot store has more than 60 newly hired employees. NonStop Local KHQKXLY.comThe Spokesman-Review

Rebuilding

Washington's passed an emergency rule relaxing energy efficiency requirements for homeowners rebuilding after disasters like the . Gov. Bob Ferguson had argued the state had a "moral obligation" to make rebuilding more affordable. Nearly 700 property owners lost a home to the three major blazes. Yakima Herald-RepublicThe Spokesman-Review

Chiefs

Goalie Bryce Francisco recorded his first shutout of the year, making 17 saves in the Spokane Chiefs' 2-0 win over Everett on Friday at Numerica Veterans Arena. Parker Colmer scored on the power play late in the first period, and Tyus Sparks added an empty-netter. The Chiefs (14-2-0-1) stay atop the WHL Western Conference and play at Seattle on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. The Spokesman-ReviewKXLY.com

The Chiefs shut out the Silvertips at home

  • Everett Silvertips0
    Spokane Chiefs2
    FinalBryce Francisco made 17 saves in his first shutout of the year

Sources: KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

Survivor's story

Holocaust survivor Eva Schneider, now in her mid-90s, will speak at the Spokane Convention Center on Sun., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. Chabad of Spokane County sponsors the event. She didn't begin speaking publicly about her experience until about five years ago. KXLY.com

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Pho Van is set to get a lot more elbow room for its noodles. The old Peking North Chinese Restaurant on Division has been demolished, and plans call for a new building of about 6,500 square feet that can hold 240 to 250 guests. The current Pho Van seats 85. Bigger bowls of happiness.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 13Judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play
  2. Thurs., Nov. 12Wildfire funding ask and Mead's playoff run lead Thursday
  3. Wed., Nov. 11Spokane libraries could drop to four days a week; Wiggins hearing is Thursday
  4. Tues., Nov. 10Pat Tyson is Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and the CFP goes to 24
  5. Mon., Nov. 9Spokane-area high school football teams learn their state playoff matchups
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Daily Spokaneto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins is cleared to play, and LSU tips at 12:30 p.m.

Plus, Trader Joe's opens in Spokane Valley on Monday and officials push for wildfire prevention funding.

The TLDR

  1. Judge clears Gonzaga's Chauncey Wiggins to play; LSU tips at 12:30 p.m.
  2. Officials ask Legislature to fund wildfire prevention
  3. FAA ground stop ends after delays at Spokane airport
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