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1. Spokane man arrested for allegedly running a cocaine business from homes, selling 'thousands' of packages (krem.com) — Federal investigators say a Spokane man ran a dark‑web cocaine operation from several Spokane-area homes, allegedly mailing thousands of packages nationwide and abroad. After an undercover purchase in May tested positive for cocaine, he was charged with distribution and unlawful use of the mails. His next court hearing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, drawing continued legal attention in Spokane.
2. 4813 N Florida St, Spokane, WA 99217 (redfin.com) — A light industrial property at 4813 N Florida St in Spokane sits in a zone meant to support jobs while limiting conflicts with nearby homes. The rules allow a mix of industrial, commercial and office uses, with some nearby residential near the Spokane River, and set basic standards to keep development safe and environmentally sound.
3. FEMA ends wildfire period as eastern Washington awaits more aid (wheninyourstate.com) — Federal and state agencies are still working in Spokane County after FEMA officially closed the initial wildfire incident period, with hazardous household materials already removed from hundreds of local properties. Spokane residents may still qualify for state grants and federal tax deadline extensions, while officials weigh requesting a broader federal disaster declaration that could unlock more individual and public assistance.
4. 5 essential actions to protect your family and home in the event of a fire (vidanewspaper.com) — Recent wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes around Spokane underscore why local families should prepare now for fire emergencies. The piece walks you through creating defensible space, avoiding accidental ignitions, planning evacuation routes, packing a go-bag, and signing up for emergency alerts so you can leave quickly and safely if flames threaten your neighborhood.
5. Spokane's Partnering for Progress strengthens Kenyan community after nearly 20 years (spokesman.com) — A Spokane-based nonprofit, Partnering for Progress, is marking nearly 20 years of supporting education, health, water access and economic development in Kopanga, Kenya, while relying on donations and local partnerships to keep projects going. Leaders describe a shift toward sustainable, community-led programs, from scholarships and menstrual health support to kitchen gardens and rainwater collection. Spokane residents can engage through donations, sponsorships and annual auctions.
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