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1. Protesters use their voices against a Spokane data center, Sunday afternoon (krem.com) — Spokane residents turned out Sunday afternoon for an "Aquifers Over AI" march from Riverfront Park to the Public Works Building, protesting a proposed data center's potential water use. Speakers urged the governor to support a statewide moratorium on new data centers, arguing Spokane's river and aquifer are shared resources that need stronger protections before more development moves forward.
2. County candidates face off in Spokesman-Review debate (spokesman.com) — With three longtime Spokane County officials stepping down, voters will choose new leaders for prosecutor, clerk, and auditor this November, and the candidates just laid out their cases at a downtown Spokane forum. They sparred over experience, court efficiency, funding for public safety, and how to protect election integrity and trust, offering sharply different visions for how county government should serve residents.
3. It's National Fire Prevention Week. Here are some tips to protect your family from lithium-ion battery fires (kxly920.com) — Spokane families are being urged to focus on safer charging habits during National Fire Prevention Week, with special attention on lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices. Local fire officials echo national tips like using approved chargers, avoiding soft surfaces while charging, unplugging fully charged devices, and watching for overheating or swelling, all aimed at reducing the risk of dangerous home fires.
4. Spokane Chiefs drop Everett 3-1, win fifth straight to start season (spokesman.com) — Spokane hockey fans have reason to celebrate as the Chiefs pushed their season-opening win streak to five games with a 3-1 road victory over Everett. Strong goaltending from Carter Esler and another goal from rising star Brody Gillespie powered Spokane's dominant shot advantage, setting up momentum as the team returns home to Numerica Veterans Arena this Friday.
5. Front Porch Bluegrass: October 10, 2026 (spokanepublicradio.org) — Spokane Public Radio's Front Porch Bluegrass is serving up a special October 10 playlist, including a birthday set of songs from bluegrass star Billy Strings. The show mixes contemporary and classic bluegrass artists, giving Spokane listeners a curated, toe-tapping way to spend part of their weekend on the local airwaves.
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