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Fire RecoveryThe SBA opens a disaster loan center at Northtown Mall for people hit by the firesIf 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.Today’s editionRead BusinessNumerica Credit Union plans to merge with Oregon's SELCO to create an $8 billion lenderIf 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."Today’s editionRead CougarsWashington State falls 26-20 at San Diego State and stays winless against FBS teamsIf 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.Today’s editionRead VelocitySpokane Velocity's season ends with a 2-1 playoff loss at Forward MadisonIf 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.Today’s editionRead

Around Spokane

From KREM, The Spokesman-Review and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KREM1 hour ago

    Love Local Spotlight | Cuppa Yo

    KREM and STCU are partnering up to highlight local businesses.

  2. The Spokesman-Review3 hours ago

    A behind-the-scenes look at how Gonzaga managed a chaotic, unprecedented offseason: 'The obstacle is the way'

    Even in the offseason, college basketball coaches are inundated with recruiting calls, player evaluations, high school camps, summer workouts and other tasks that characterize the nonstop, 24/7/365 profession. There’s not as much downtime as the average fan would think but it does exist, usually in small pockets.

  3. The Spokesman-Review3 hours ago

    Bringing art home: The Front Room Art Gallery wants to connect Northwest artists with the Spokane community

    The newest gallery in Spokane’s West End Arts District is a dream come true for owners Kelly Baker and Chelsea Cordova.

  4. The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago

    Can you invest too much in your retirement?

    I spend a lot of time preaching about staying out of debt and saving to ensure you have enough money to contribute to a retirement account.

  5. The Spokesman-Review5 hours ago

    Billion-dollar court loss exposes broken Douglass family dynamics

    More than 300 people gathered at Gonzaga University's McCarthey Athletic Center on Dec. 6, 2023, to honor Spokane developer and business magnate Harlan Douglass.Someone came out, read the Harlan Douglass obituary as printed in The Spokesman-Review, and showed a collection of photos of man who built a billion-dollar real estate empire in and around Spokane. The ceremony for the man, who died at age 86, ended in about 10 minutes.

  6. The Spokesman-Review6 hours ago

    Ryan W. Herzog: We lost our homes on Aug. 1. Stop charging us extra to rebuild

    By Ryan W. Herzog

  7. The Spokesman-Review6 hours ago

    Cartoons for Sunday, Nov. 1

  8. The Lewiston Tribune9 hours ago

    Big-time merger in the works

    Numerica seeks merger with Oregon-based credit union; would create lending institution with $8 billion in assets

  9. The Spokesman-Review12 hours ago

    Washington State at San Diego State (Oct. 31, 2026)

    Serving the Inland Northwest since 1883. Spokesman.com provides breaking and in-depth coverage of Spokane area news, sports and community.

  10. KXLY.com14 hours ago

    WSU stays winless in Pac-12 play with 26-20 loss to San Diego State

  11. KXLY.com14 hours ago

    RAW: AZ: DRIVERS RESCUED FROM FLASH FLOODING IN PHOENIX

    Firefighters rescued half a dozen people in Phoenix on Friday after severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding.

  12. KXLY.com15 hours ago

    ⛅⌚November Opens Quietly in Spokane, with Showers Returning Later in the Week - Jason

  13. NonStop Local KHQ15 hours ago

    Spokane Valley trunk-or-treat brings families and deputies together

    SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A trunk-or-treat event at Sun City Church gave kids a chance to collect candy and spend time with local law enforcement.The event was hosted by the

  14. NonStop Local KHQ15 hours ago

    Chilly and cloudy Halloweekend for Spokane, Couer d'Alene

    SPOKANE, Wash. - After a chance of sprinkles around dinnertime, models show dry and chilly weather for the Metro Area during peak trick-or-treating hours this Halloween. Expect temperatures dropping from

  15. KXLY.com16 hours ago

    Spo-Candy Crawl draws families to Riverfront Park

  16. The Spokesman-Review16 hours ago

    Nightmarish season continues for Washington State after loss at San Diego State | Instant reactions

    Washington State had a chance to pull off a fourth-quarter comeback on the road, but its final possession ended with a turnover on downs and the Cougars remained winless against FBS competition, falling 26-20 to San Diego State in a Pac-12 game on Saturday at a rain-soaked Snapdragon Stadium.

  17. KREM16 hours ago

    Mt. Spokane Ski Swap helps shoppers gear up while supporting volunteer patrol

    The sale at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center features more than 25,000 pieces of gear, including clothing, helmets, boots, skis and snowboards.

  18. KREM16 hours ago

    KREM 2 News at 5 PM – Saturday edition

    KREM 2 News provides the latest on major news impacting the Inland Northwest, plus weather and sports.

  19. KREM16 hours ago

    Mt. Spokane Ski Swap helps shoppers gear up while supporting volunteer patrol

  20. KREM16 hours ago

    WATCH: Sacred Heart Medical Center NICU babies enjoy first Halloween with handmade costumes

  21. KREM16 hours ago

    KREM 2 News at 6 PM – Saturday edition

    KREM 2 News provides the latest on major news impacting the Inland Northwest, plus weather and sports.

  22. KXLY.com17 hours ago

    Spokane fire victims get free materials to restore burned properties

    SPOKANE, Wash. — Fire victims in Spokane can now receive free materials to bring their burned properties back to life. The Spokane Conservation District is offering ponderosa pine saplings, mulch,

  23. KXLY.com18 hours ago

    Mount Spokane Ski Patrol kicks off 62nd annual ski swap in Spokane

    SPOKANE, Wash. – The Mount Spokane Ski Patrol opened its 62nd annual ski swap Saturday morning at the Spokane fairgrounds, drawing an estimated 4,500 people looking for winter gear as

  24. The Spokesman-Review18 hours ago

    Ridgeline boys, girls capture school's first district cross country titles | Prep XC

    It was a day of firsts for the Ridgeline boys and girls cross country teams Saturday.

  25. The Spokesman-Review18 hours ago

    Complex or simple, Cougars have made head-scratching decisions | Jacob Thorpe

    The Washington State Cougars have played nine games so far and won just one of them. There are many reasons for that but today let’s talk about decision making.

  26. The Spokesman-Review19 hours ago

    Mead, University girls soccer stay alive at districts; Lakeside girls soccer, volleyball win district titles | Prep roundup

    Roundup of Saturday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington.

  27. KXLY.com19 hours ago

    2 Adults, 2 dogs, and a cat affected by a structure fire in Spokane Valley

    SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- 2 Adults, 2 dogs, and a cat have been affected by a structure fire on N Ely Road on October 31st, according to The American Red

  28. The Spokesman-Review21 hours ago

    University beats Cheney in Kansas tiebreaker, claims league's second bid to Round of 32 | GSL football

    In a condensed format Kansas tiebreaker football game, even the most routine plays become critical. Every mistake, every penalty can come back to haunt a team, and there’s little or no opportunity to make up for it.

  29. The Spokesman-Review22 hours ago

    On BFR, self-belief and the road back to basketball for Gonzaga's Braden Huff: 'He was disciplined'

    Before returning to Spokane in August, Braden Huff swung by Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Institute in the Chicago area to drop off a handwritten letter and photograph for Brandi Hosford. He wanted to extend gratitude and appreciation to the physical therapist who logged hundreds of hours working to get the Gonzaga forward back on the court after dislocating his left kneecap.

  30. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    Christine Wren, baseball’s first full-time female umpire who grew up in Spokane, dies at 78

    Seattle native was a trailblazer for women in baseball who in the 1970s fought against a dismissive culture to become the sport’s first full-time female umpire, died in Spokane on Oct. 25 after a long illness, her sister Kathleen said.

    Also reported byThe Seattle Times

  31. Bellingham HeraldYesterday

    Dense fog advisory in place for Washington Palouse and Spokane area Saturday morning

    A dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Saturday at 7:10 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Washington Palouse and Spokane area.

  32. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    Ask the Builder: Protecting your home from fire

    I doubt you think much about your house burning down. Or, for that matter, any other traumatic event. You just want to look away and switch your mental gears. I admit I’m guilty of this behavior. I feel it’s very common.

  33. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    Tired from time changes? UW study suggests permanent daylight saving time has negative side

    While the clock change that accompanies the end of daylight saving time is a bit spookier than normal this year, a new report shows that the consequences of permanently switching to daylight saving time could be downright frightening.

  34. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    Dressed-up toddlers rampage through the hallways in not-so-frightful Ferris High School Halloween tradition

    The effects of a bustling morning were laid bare on the tiny firefighters face.

  35. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    Washington records

    Spokane County

  36. The Spokesman-ReviewYesterday

    This day in history: Nuclear power restrictions near Hanford? Business leaders said few 'would have the guts' to vote yes

  37. The Lewiston TribuneYesterday

    Sports log

  38. KREMOct. 30

    KREM 2 Football Friday final week of regular season

  39. KXLY.comOct. 30

    Velocity end season with 2-1 quarterfinals loss at Forward Madison

    MADISON, Wisc. - The Spokane Velocity fell in a revenge match for Forward Madison FC, as the Flamingos beat the Velocity 2-1 in the USL League One quarterfinals.

    Also reported byThe Spokesman-Review

  40. The Seattle TimesOct. 30

    Gov. Ferguson casts ballot in midterm election, warns voters to use drop boxes

    Gov. Bob Ferguson is now among the 1.69 million Washingtonians who have cast ballots for the midterm election.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Spokane’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • VA HospitalSpokane'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.

    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.

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

  • School BusSpokane police are searching for a driver who left after a crash involving a school bus around 3:45 p.m.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ

  • Fire RecoveryThe Spokane Conservation District is giving fire victims ponderosa pine saplings, mulch, hay, and grass seed at no cost.

    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.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KXLY.com

  • RememberingChristine Wren, who grew up in Spokane and became baseball's first full-time female umpire in the 1970s, died in Spokane on Oct.

    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.

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

  • Prep SportsLakeside 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.

    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.

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