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Plus, students at Spokane's Indian Trail Elementary look forward to returning to class today. Washington's transportation agency plans new pedestrian bridge over I-90 to link parts of East Central neighborhood.
Plus, a look at two Spokane ballot measures approved during the August election. Two big eastern Washington wildfires are close to full containment.
Plus, before Spokane homeowners can rebuild after this summer's fires, they need to check for asbestos. Oregon researchers spill the beans about magic mushroom use.
Plus, Cheney voters renew a street utility tax. Spokane County's August primary is now in the books (for the most part). It's ok for you to wash that pink retardant from your homes and driveways (and here's how to do it).
Plus, EPA begins removal of wildfire debris in Spokane neighborhoods and Spokane Transit employee helps to move her ailing father during wildfire's VA evacuation.
Plus, Spokane moves to its post-recovery wildfire phase. The Red Cross provides protective equipment to wildfire evacuees who are returning home.
Plus, Spokane County officials remove the rest of the evacuation orders. Spokane's top public health officer authorizes government cleanup of private properties in the wildfire zones.
Plus, Washington's governor talks additional steps to help the state through wildfire season. We have two examples of people helping to fill gaps caused by wildfire evacuations.
Plus, many Spokane wildfire evacuees can return home, but they're urged to do some preparation and clean up before moving back in. Spokane's wildfire resource center will stay open a bit longer.
Plus, accused arsonist Aaron Farinacci has another day in court. Sheriff John Nowels gets stern with people who return to their homes in fire evacuation zones.
Plus, Spokane authorities open a wildfire resource center for displaced people. A few Spokane election races tighten up as ballots trickle in.
Also, a first court appearance for the man accused of setting one of Spokane's wildfires and results from Washington's (and Spokane's) primary election.
Plus, it's Election Day in Washington state. Where should you return your ballot today?
Plus, Spokane works to qualify for FEMA assistance after a weekend of wildfires and Avista begins to evaluate its transmission system in the fire-ravaged areas.
High temperatures and gusty winds in the forecast for the weekend and the Washington State Supreme Court rules in a hazing case involving WSU.
Plus, hot temperatures put into effect burn bans for the weekend ahead, and two Spokane elected officials share why the Public Transportation Tax on the August ballot benefits more than just commuters.
