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DOCKSIDE Over the last 9 years working something so local yet so important. every day of his adult life. His most In Memory of together Craig has helped us Our thoughts and prayers are fulfilling work as a writer was with highlight over 500 high school with his children, mother, and entire Liberty Lake Splash, Valley Current, Craig Howard students in our students of the family. He will be so missed. Rest in NW Runner, and the LDS Sentinel,

By Ben Wick

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It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of our good friend and college Craig Howard, who was most recently serving as the Contributing Editor of the Liberty Lake Splash and Spokane Valley Current. Craig had a true passion and devotion to community journalism. Howard was originally hired by the Liberty Lake Splash and Spokane Valley Current back in 2012 and had covered the City of liberty Lake since 2002 when he worked for the Spokane Valley News Herald.

An April 2012 Splash article said it best when Howard was first named editor "I've known Craig for eight years and have always admired his journalistic talents and integrity," [then] Splash Publisher Josh Johnson said. "He is uniquely suited to fill this role because he brings background knowledge and expertise to both of our company's publications. He not only has a great grasp of the Liberty Lake community, but his decade of work throughout the greater Valley furthers our mission to serve readers of The Current. Most importantly, he embodies the culture and values represented in our vision for community journalism. This is a big win for both our business and our readers."

During the transition in ownership of the Splash and Current in 2016 Craig continued to serve in the editor role and was the connector who facilitated the connection with retiring Johnson.

I had known Craig for a number of years, back to when he covered the incorporation of Spokane Valley in 2002, and believed in how he covered news stories. When approached to help save the publications, Craig helped me see the importance of community journalism and truly believe that we could and needed to keep them alive.

month program, 400 community member profiles, comprehensive coverage of the Liberty Lake City Council meetings as our main point of contact with the City, sports coverage for the greater Spokane valley school districts, and numerous stories highlighting the numerous non-profits within our community.

He loved connecting with and covering the entire community, if he had more time I am sure he would have done them all. Craig had an amazing gift, he could connect with anyone.

Another favorite memory with Craig was when we first started with the Splash, I enjoyed seeing the cartoons that Craig was able to create and made room in each edition for a potential cartoon as well as made it an annual tradition to have Craig draw cartoon characters of each political candidate for the cover artwork of each October election edition. Not everyone liked them but it was a fun way to represent

peace our friend. The community is a better place because of your influence.

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Craig Robert Howard, 56, of Spokane, Wash., passed away on Nov. 10, 2024, when the heart that would have given anything to stay unexpectedly gave out.

He was born in Oakland, Calif., on Feb. 23, 1968, to Nathan E. and JoAnn F. Howard and enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Marysville, Wash.

His early love for sports sparked lifelong dreams of becoming a professional announcer along with a truly epic devotion to baseball.

Grade-school portraits of Dr. J evolved into a caricature venture as a teen and eventually led to hundreds of published editorial cartoons.

Craig earned a journalism degree at the University of Oregon and wrote for publication nearly

which he ran with his dad.

Craig was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and volunteered countless hours at Crosswalk youth shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, juvenile court diversion programs, Meals on Wheels, the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, Blessings and Beyond, and several other organizations. In each role, he built the kind of personal connections that can change lives.

He formed years-long relationships with homebound seniors and unhoused veterans and never passed a person with a cardboard sign without stopping.

Craig often showed up late because he paused to hear someone’s story, then doubled back with a handwritten list of pertinent resources, including his personal contact information.

As print journalism declined, he added full-time work raising awareness and funds for Spokane Neighborhood Action Program and later Family Promise.

He loved spicy food, the Mariners and Zags, and couldn’t get enough Beatles, Dylan, or Coltrane. But the most important, most profound love of his life was for his three children.

He was an active, committed, and deeply silly dad who had decades of plans yet to fulfill.

Craig is survived by his mother, JoAnn; brother, Stephen; children, Eliot, Kate, and Willa; and dog, Cooper. He is reunited in death with his father, Nathan, and too many beloved dogs to name.

Other Memories of Craig Dan Dunne, Liberty Lake City Council Craig Howard led by example in fostering community. Whether it was communities of faith, cities and neighborhoods as communities, or communities of people working See HOWARD, Page 4

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Continued from page 3 to help other people, Craig was there in their midst gathering and retelling their stories – so that they could build their communities and do more for each other. More than words, Craig also led by example in action. He participated and gave of his time to groups and agencies who he recognized for making the world around us a better place. We all need to live up to his example, and remember him as inspiration.

Kris Kramer, Christian Auto Brothers One of my most vivid memories of Craig was when we had a car get donated. Craig was able to connect us with a Grandmother who was taking care of her daughter and grand kids and they had recently experienced car trauma. We were going to take some photos and celebrate the gift to the family.

Craig said he wasn’t going to be able to make it, but when the event came, Craig was there. He made the time, kids in tow. That’s the way I remember him. He would always

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show up with a smile. It was hard to tell when he was stressed as he smiled all the time.

He was always busy with some project as most of our calls were always after 7pm as we rarely were able to connect during the day.

Tim Olsen, Liberty Lake Kiwanis Craig was more than a friend— he was a beacon of kindness and integrity. His morals were extraordinary, and he lived tirelessly to make the world better for others.

That’s the Craig I was fortunate to know, even if our time together felt far too brief.

When Craig spoke about his work with Family Promise, his passion was unmistakable. He shared his vision with such sincerity and purpose that it inspired everyone around him to strive for more— to be better, to do better. He had a rare gift for uplifting others, and his energy was contagious.

Craig was the kind of person whose calls you always wanted to take. On the other end, there was no ego, no selfishness—just genuine

care and a desire to collaborate for good. Knowing him was a privilege, and his legacy of selflessness and compassion will continue to inspire.

Lance Beck, President & CEO, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Craig Howard was a shining

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example of what it means to truly serve one’s community. As the 2022 recipient of the Chamber’s Harry E. Nelson Citizen of the Year award, Craig demonstrated an unwavering dedication to Spokane Valley. He didn’t just talk about making a difference—he rolled up his sleeves and got to work, inspiring others to follow his lead.

Craig’s impact wasn’t just seen; it was felt. His ability to bring people together, build relationships, and create opportunities for our region left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Whether through his professional life or his community involvement, he embodied the qualities of leadership, integrity, and compassion that make Spokane Valley such a special place.

On behalf of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual and extend our deepest sympathies to Craig’s family and friends. His legacy will continue to influence and inspire us all as we strive to uphold the standard of excellence and care that he set for our community.

Cris Kaminskas, Liberty Lake Mayor I can't think of a single soul who didn't consider Craig a friend.

When one of us would call the other about a simple question or topic about the City, we inevitably found ourselves still on the phone 30 -60 minutes later. He was so easy to talk with, genuinely cared about

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others, and so amazingly passionate about putting others before himself.

He used to sit in the back row of the council chambers next to my Mom and I regularly had to stifle a smile because I could see them back there trading comments about whatever the discussion was at the time. I truly valued his friendship, not only with me, but the relationship that he built with my Dad over the years.

I'll never forget his kindness and his pure heart.

far more than responsibly report the news, Craig used his skills in journalism to lift-up people and causes. With the questions that he asked and the way he wrote he was a doer of good not just a reporter of it. Craig’s encouragement of my writing came at a time when I was unsure if I would continue.

His words were meaningful, and I have had more joy and purpose in writing the Splash history page – I have been blessed by his impact.

Jane Singleton, Spokane Valley Heritage Museum

Jed Spencer, Liberty Lake City Council

Sad beyond words. Craig was a great reporter. He covered the museum when he was with the Valley Herald. I got to know him when he covered the Spokane Valley Chamber. Craig, you will be sincerely missed. Hugs to his family, and the Splash family.

Absolutely heartbreaking news.

Craig was and still is a good man.

He was engaged in wonderful work of helping struggling families get on their feet and conveying the truth through journalism. Praying for peace among his loved ones at this time. Rest in peace, friend.

Wendy Van Orman, Liberty Lake City Council I am so thankful to have shared so many conversations over the years. Great dad, and so good at his cartoons, writing ability to share details in such a caring way. You will be missed my friend...until we meet again.

Ross Schneidmiller My heart is heavy for his family and all who he touched. With the passing of Craig, we have lost a champion for our community. He did

Nancy Hill I am heartbroken. Craig was an amazing journalist and I was proud to call him my friend. He was always supportive of my work at SCRAPS and loved animals.

My sincere condolences go out to his family and all that knew him.

The world has lost one of the good ones!

Shane Brickner This is heartbreaking. Craig was an amazing man with the biggest heart I have ever seen. I will always miss our talks brother. RIP

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Liberty Lake council begins official budget deliberations

By John McCallum Splash contributor

When viewing the city of Liberty Lake’s proposed $35.46 million 2025 budget, a first glance may be somewhat deceiving.

At the Oct. 29 budget workshop, Finance Director Kyle Dixon told City Council that looking at the proposed appropriations against the $24.86 million in expected revenues would lead someone to think the city was planning on running a deficit.

But drilling down into details of those expenses reveals the reason for the difference — funding of the city’s proposed library project.

The 2025 budget proposes fund transfers of $1.5 million from the Capital Projects Fund — which receives revenue from real estate excise taxes (REET) — and $2.43 million from the General Fund, where 67% of revenues come from sales and property taxes. Combined with the Library Capital Funds current balance of $1.787 million — $937,000 of which comes from a Department of Commerce grant and another $500,000 from donations — the transfers bring the total amount available for the library project to over $5.7 million.

But because of accounting practices, all of these show as expenses in 2025, making the entire budget expenses sheet over $10 million higher than revenues. Dixon said if you back that amount out, the proposed appropriations are closer to $25.81 million — just over 6.1% higher than 2024’s adopted budget of $24.23 million.

“So, you can see, we’re right where we need to be,” Dixon said.

In an introduction to the 2025 budget, Liberty Lake Mayor Cris Kaminskas indicates the city is in a healthier financial situation than expected — so much so that for the fourth year in a row, the City Council elected to not take the stateallowed 1% increase in property taxes, banking that for the future.

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The General Fund is estimated to have a 2025 beginning fund balance of almost $8.23 million, over 54% higher than it was at the start of 2024. Kaminskas said cash reserves, which by ordinance must be at a minimum of 20% of operating revenue — allowing for about two and a half months of operation in an emergency — will be at 46% by the end of the year.

taxes, licenses and permits and other taxes. The balance is made up of transfers from funds such as the REET 1 and REET 2 accounts as well as revenues from restricted funds where that money must be spent on those specific items, such stormwater utilities, aquifer protection and golf operations — the latter expected to bring in over $1.19 million in 2025 against $1.66 million in expenses.

She also wrote the Restricted Reserve Fund “continues to carry a balance of approximately 15% of operating revenue as required by ordinance.” Finally, sales tax, which makes up 46% of the city’s revenue, is slated to bring in $6.4 million, over 7.3% budgeted in 2024.

Besides the library transfer, other expenses tabbed for REET funds are $2.31 million in work on Mission Avenue, $54,000 for a master sidewalk plan and $57,000 for signalization at Molter and Appleway.

“Once again, there is great news to report about the City’s strong financial position,” Kaminskas wrote about the numbers.

According to the budget summary, the city is expecting to add over $12.93 million in revenue to the beginning fund balance. With proposed expenditures listed at $16.47 million, it would leave the fund with a balance of just over $4.76 million at the end of 2025.

Of the city’s estimated $25.86 million in revenues in 2025, just over $14 million of that comes from sources contributing to the General Fund such as property and sales

As part of the budgeting process, council reviewed the salaries and benefits information for city staff for 2025. Salaries and benefits in 2024 were set at $8.87 million and are proposed for 2025 at $9.36 million, reflecting a 5.51% increase.

The increase factors in a 3.4% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the 90 fulltime employees along with a minimum wage increase from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour in 2025 for part-time staff.

Councilwoman Annie Kurtz said she would like council to look at salary and benefits for the city’s police officers as well, adding she understood these were established

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“I think that the people that are out there every day, who might not come home at the end of the day, I think we ought to be thinking about how we can retain them and if our pay is commensurate with that,” she said.

“The budget is a policy document,” Kaminskas reminded the council. “It’s where you guys decided to put the money that sets the policy.”

The City Council held the first reading of the budget and salary ordinances at the Nov. 19 meeting, but elected to hold off on final adoption until after a Dec. 3 workshop. Councilman Chris Cargill proposed the workshop so budget amendments could be brought forth and discussed.

Dixon then requested final passage of the budget be delayed to the Dec. 17 meeting so that any amendments could be incorporated.

Liberty Lake’s proposed 2025 budget can be viewed on the city’s website.

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The Lookout add some seasonal colors throughout City adds Dec. 1 the month at the intersection of E. Learn how to Vista Drive and N. Liberty lighting ceremony Country engage with Lake Road.

The lighting ceremony on Dec. 1 to season’s festivities will include remarks and a special the 2025 state

It’s going to be tree time throughout December at the northwest corner of the Trailhead Golf Course parking lot.

Area residents are invited to the inaugural “Light Up Liberty Lake” tree lighting ceremony that will be happening at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Trailhead parking site.

The ceremony is being coordinated by the recently formed Liberty Lake Better Together organization, in partnership with the City of Liberty Lake, the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club, and the E. Mission Avenue office of State Farm Insurance.

This will be the public’s first opportunity to see the illumination of a 14-foot artificial tree that will

City’s winter podcast schedule includes some North Pole guests!

“The Liberty Lake Deep Dive” podcast is bringing listeners a bagful of useful information for your winter holidays with its four shows during November and December … including a Christmastime installment involving a couple of world-famous guests.

Starting it all off is the “Trilogy of Winter Safety” episodes that began in November. Here’s the rundown of that three-part series:

announcement about the Liberty Lake Better Together foundation from Mayor Cris Kaminskas. The Ridgeline High School band, dance team, and cheerleaders will also be on hand to help boost the evening’s festivities. Attendees will also be able to enjoy cookies and cocoa provided by Safeway.

The Dec. 1 tree lighting activities are expected to last about an hour.

“The Trailhead location is a very visible location for our community,” said Marla Larson, founder of Liberty Lake Better Together. “I think people will really like this, and that it will bring our community together. I really hope this will grow and continue every year.”

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Area residents can learn how they can get directly involved – and stay informed – with the activities at Olympia’s upcoming legislative session by attending a special workshop on “How to Make an Impact with the State Legislature: A Liberty Lake City Academy Series Event.” This free public workshop will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library.

This special one-night installment of the Liberty Lake City Academy program is designed to show local residents what they can do to advocate on behalf of proposed state-level policies and programs that can benefit the Liberty Lake community.

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the workshop will be offered by staff from Liberty Lake City Hall and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The Dec. 10 workshop will cover information about the elected state officials from the 4th Legislative District, as well as how to research media resources about legislative activities and how to read a bill.

On a more direct level, participants will also learn what they can do to provide testimony during the legislative session, how to write a letter advocating their positions on proposals, and how to arrange a meeting with a state elected official.

Seating for this workshop at the library’s meeting room is limited.

Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot by pre-registering through the city’s homepage (www. libertylakewa.gov). Participants may also come to the workshop without pre-registering while seats are available.

“Christmas Season Fire Prevention” (posting Dec. 4) – SVFD Deputy Chief Brett Anderson returns for a program about things all residents should know about their Christmas trees and decorations – both indoor and outdoor.

Join Us Sunday December 1, 5:00 pm for our inaugural “Light up Liberty Lake” tree lighting ceremony

“Home Safety for Holiday Meal Gatherings” (posted Nov. 13) – Spokane Valley Fire Department Deputy Chief of Prevention Brett Anderson serves up a hefty course of tips to help keep your home injury-free and fire-free while you’re hosting guests during this Show” (posted Nov. 24) – holiday season. The deputy chief Meet Liberty Lake’s new Street also offers some facts you may Department crew lead, Stephen not have previously known about Reichert in this discussion about the the operations of the local fire processes that go into plowing the department. city streets. You’ll learn about the “The

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Then, the four weeks of seasonal shows glide to a very big finish at the end of December with a couple of well-known guests:

get an overview of the equipment and resources the city uses, find out what residents can do to assist the plow crews when they’re on the streets. Reichert also offers safety tips for snow season driving.

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“Meet Winter Glow’s Santa & Mrs. Claus” (posting Dec. 15) – The podcast wraps up its 2024 shows with a truly all-ages offering involving an entertaining Q&A with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, conducted a few weeks prior to their annual appearance at this year’s opening ceremonies of Winter Glow Spectacular at Orchard Park. Listeners will hear Santa and Mrs. Claus talk about the memorable experiences they’ve had in attending Winter Glow every year. Their police vehicle escorts – John and Sherry Bujosa – also join in for the conversation.

(Special thanks also go to Pat and Amy Conley for helping arrange this very fun interview of the city’s podcast!)

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509-505-4108, 1312 N Whitman Ln, Liberty Lake Bangkok Thai is a fantastic restaurant offering delicious Thai food with top-notch flavors and quality portions. The interior design is modern and new, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

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Pryor’s

509-255-7660, 17018 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley Homemade dough, fresh mozzarella and classic ingredients. Try one of their signature pizzas or make one all your own. What’s not to love! Sit in or delivery available

509-226-3707, 24706 E Wellesley Ave, Otis Orchard We are a beloved, family-owned “Ma and Pa” restaurant that has stood the test of time. The Pryor’s family have been the owners since they reopened the doors in July 1991.

Stockwell’s Lalozy 509-924-3023, 13917 E Trent

Ferraro’s

509-928-2303, 11204 E Sprague Ave Family owned and operated Italian restaurant. Very family friendly.

Take out - curbside pick up we are masked up and sanitized to serve you in a safe environment. Family style dinners (feed 4-5) off the mama classic entrées and take n bakes still available!

Hot Pot & Pho

509-862-4944, 11110 E Sprague Choose from hot pot with customizable protein, spice level, and broth. Veggie options are also available.

If you haven’t yet discovered this unique establishment, get ready!

Although they look like just a coffee shop, they also serve fresh, made from scratch, Asian food that you will sure enjoy and be coming back for more. All of their dishes are made to order, using their signature sauces that are made from scratch, using NO MSG.

Longhorn BBQ 509-924-9600, 2315 N Argonne A longtime family favorite in Spokane Valley. Their sandwiches (beef, turkey, ham, or pork) can be eaten in the restaurant or picked up and taken back to your home to enjoy. Don’t forget their juicy steaks and yummy ribs too!

Rancho Viejo

509-927-8428, 14201 E Sprague, Spokane Valley Enjoy a bit of Mexican? Try this family friendly locally owned establishment.

Great for large groups. Friendly service with yummy choices. Don’t worry they will let you take home the left overs.

Smokeridge BBQ

509-710-3426, 11027 E Sprague, Spokane Valley Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 11am till 8pm. We have all your favorite BBQ and Sides, Mixed Drinks, Margaritas, and Beer available for Carry Out and/or curbside. Call or text pre-order 7 days a week.

509-474-9074, 3319 N Argonne Rd, Spokane Valley Stockwells is a community inspired, all inclusive hangout for people of all ages to enjoy. We seek to provide a safe and fun environment geared towards unforgettable experiences.

TT’s Old Iron Brew & BBQ

509-919-4798, 4110 S Bowdish, Spokane Valley We’re proud to offer the highest quality barbecue and beers brewed onsite. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each item. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.

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509-922-6252, 1100 N Sullivan Welcome to MAX at Mirabeau, Spokane Valley’s award-winning, eclectic restaurant and lounge.

Join us and enjoy 100+ dinner menu items, a scenic outdoor patio and two daily Happy Hours.

Mongolian BBQ

509-891-7237, 15416 E Sprague Family owned and operated, roomy establishment. Go in, choose all your own fruit, vegetables, meats, noodles, and sauces. Watch them cook it up and then enjoy!

425-215-0141, 17905 E Appleway The Boneyard serves craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks featuring our syrups and drink mixes. This all age lounge also serves local beer and wine, along with offering light eats to share.

509-818-1547, 14300 W SR-2 Hwy Scratch-made food with local ingredients located inside the Spokane Tribe Casino. “Three Peaks” refers to the 3 prominent peaks in the region: Mount Spokane, Cayuse Mountain and Steptoe Butte which roughly outline the Spokane Tribe’s ancestral homelands. Mon - Fri 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fusion Korean Restaurant

509-244-9921,13112 W Sunset Hwy A small, clean eatery with a warm atmosphere. The menu offers authentic Korean cuisine, including delicious and reasonably priced dishes such as Bulgogi Ramen and kim chi. With a focus on using fresh ingredients, Fusion Korean Restaurant serves up perfect meals that are sure to please.

The Rock Bar & Grill

509-919-3926, 13921 E Trent Ave Friendly neighborhood bar with great food and drinks

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Pint House

509-242-3650, 9214 E Mission Known for its gourmet burgers, cold beer, and lively atmosphere.

With two locations, it is a popular spot for sports enthusiasts and music lovers, offering a wide selection of draft beers and a menu featuring mouthwatering options like the Avocado Bacon Burger and Quesadillas.

3 Peaks Kitchen

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509-244-5866, 9015 W. Hwy 2 Located @ the Hilton Garden Inn @ Spokane Airport. Serving a variety of gourmet American Cuisine.

Ginger Teriyaki 509-244-0197,13008 West Sunset Hwy and Thai Billie’s Diner

An award winning, farmer-first restaurant serving American favorites in Airway Heights, WA. Open seven days a week from 6a.m. - 2p.m.

d’Bali Asian Bistro

509-230-8629,12924 W Sunset Hwy Suite 6 We specialize in regional cuisine of Southeast Asia - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand. Our signature Family Dining Table is the heart of our restaurant

509-413-2579,13032 W Sunset Hwy This popular eatery offers a delicious fusion of Japanese teriyaki and authentic Thai cuisine. Mon, Wed Fri:11:00am - 9:00pm Sat:11:00am - 9:00pm Sun:12:00pm - 9:00pm Tue:Closed

House of Seoul

509-244-3761,12721 W 14th Ave Authentic Korean Cuisine. UPDATED hours! Tuesday - Friday 11 AM - 8 PM Saturday 12 PM - 8 PM Sunday Monday CLOSED Holidays CLOSED

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Wolffy’s The Rusty Moose

La Presa Mexican 509-747-5579, 9105 W US 2 Rusty Moose offers a dining experience Restaurant specializing in elevated traditional 509-244-7001, 13308 W Sunset Hwy The food is praised for its tasty flavors, including the “off the hook” salsa and the perfectly seasoned and cooked sizzling fajita with halibut and shrimp.

American fare featuring burgers, wild game and steak while supporting the local food community.

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Longhorn BBQ

509-838-8372, 7611 West Sunset Hwy Authentic Texas-style Barbecue.

TENDIN’ THE PITS SINCE ‘56!

509-244-4800, 12914 W Sunset Highway Everything on our menu is made to order, resulting in better flavor and a better dining experience for you! We believe in the intimate relationship between your food and the pan, and pride ourselves on presenting you with a made to order meal. Nothing on our menu is pre-made, and everything is always fresh! Sun - Mon CLOSED Tues - Fri 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM 7:30 PM Saturday 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Masselow’s Steakhouse

509-481-6020, 100 N Hayford Road Masselow’s offers an expansive menu of Prime steaks, the freshest seafood, and house-made pasta.

509-321-7042, 13614 W Sunset Hwy Serving great Thai food to our community with a lounge to polish off your day and relax.

Mon - Thur 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM, Sat 11:00 AM 1:00 AM Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

509-368-9749, 12807 W 14th Ave. Wolffy’s has been proudly serving the Spokane area for 30 years now and have remained Family Owned & Operated since day one. It has been our pleasure to provide you with Freshly Prepared food everyday Hours: 8am - 2pm 7 Days a Week

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El Ixtapa

509-299-2875,116 S Lefevre St Beloved local spot known for its delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine. Overall, El Ixtapa Restaurant is described as a hidden gem that is worth visiting. Every day 11 am - 9 pm

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Pizza Factory

509-299-9100,123 S Broad Street Crafted with 100% real mozzarella and our signature sauce, each pizza is a flavorful masterpiece that stands as a testament to the hard work and attention to detail of our dedicated staff and owners. Join us in Medical Lake and savor the hometown goodness that has defined us for decades!

Athenaeum

509-559-0077, 116 N Lefevre Street Come enjoy a completely different ambiance - coffee still served, or enjoy a glass of local beer or wine along with a full menu of dinner, hors d’oeuvre, and desserts made in-house and fresh!

Arturo’s Mexican

509-559-5220, 1810 2nd St A family owned restaurant offering fresh, healthy, appetizing food assortment that will leave you feeling like family. Delicious Mexican food that will be sure to satisfy!!

Barrelhouse Pub and Pizza

509-235-4338, 122 College Avenue Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza has been serving up delicious handmade pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, and salads since 2017.

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Bene’s

509-951-5207, 24 W 1st Bene’s strives to have the best breakfast food around, as well as the best service! Our values stand on quality and consistency.

El Rodeo

509-290-2528,1204 1st St Monday - Sunday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

509-235-5679, 505 2nd St El Rodeo in Cheney is a standout Mexican restaurant worth revisiting.

With friendly staff and delicious margaritas, it offers great food with huge portions at reasonable prices.

The salsa is a hit!

The Mason Jar

509-359-8052, 101 F Street To provide a space for community building, gathering friends and creating memories; accompanied with excellent food and beverage.

An inclusive space for ALL!

Rosa’s Pizza

509-235-5678, 1706 2nd St Known for the most addictive cheesebread and ranch in the world.

Chinese Gardens 509-235-6926, 1106 First Street Since 1970, Chinese Gardens Restaurant has been serving delicious Chinese food to the people of Cheney. Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30p - 8:00pm Closed on Sunday and Monday

Eagle’s Pub

509-235-6294, 414 1st St Located in the heart of Cheney!

Pool, ping pong, shuffle board, karaoke and trivia all in one place!

Monday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Farmhouse Cafe 509-304-2333, 1630 1st St

Wings Pan

This family friendly restaurant is a cozy spot where the staff takes pride in serving delicious food with a personal touch.

Gerardo’s Authentic Mexican 509-235-1192, 723 1st St Gerardo’s Authentic Mexican Food in Cheney offers a variety of Mexican dishes, with the Super Fries being a popular choice despite a previous mixup with sour cream.

509-639-3171, 401 1st St We craft every dish for family the only way food should be made – with love, care and joy.

The heart of Wings Pan beats authenticity and artisanship.

Everything we make is handcrafted from scratch, with nods to traditional, time-honored recipes with an American & Korean flair.

Wings Pan | Entire Menu Gluten Free • Hand Crafted • Buffalo Wings • Korean Fried Chicken • Bulgogi Bowls Mon-Thurs 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM 10:00 PM, Sunday CLOSED

Supa!

509-999-0536, 321 1st St Supa! Authentic Japanese Kitchen offers excellent quality and atmosphere. Friendly staff serve affordable meals with generous portions. The ramen is top-notch, and the kimchi is a highlight. Open daily 11 am - 8 pm.

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Holiday Desserts Why not take something off your list this year to give you some extra time to share with friends and family? Here are some excellent desserts that you can pick -up or order last minute to finish off your holiday table with the same tradition and flair, but without all the time and clean-up. We hope you will try out these tasty treats this holiday season.

Conley’s 12622 E Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley (509) 924-5411

Nothing Bundt Cakes 2525 E 29th Ave, Spokane (509) 535-4864 nothingbundtcakes.com

New Love/Bean & Pie 21802 E Indiana Ave, Liberty Lake Crust us… you’re gonna want a slice of this!!

Desserts by Sara 10502 E Montgomery Dr., Ste 3, Spokane Valley (509) 922-6039 Can order online

Just American Desserts 213 S University Rd., Spokane Valley (509) 927-2253 Menu available on their website. Call to order.

Sweet Annie’s Creamery 1948 N Harvest Parkway, Liberty Lake (509) 381-5469

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Yoke’s Fresh Market 1233 N Liberty Lake Rd, Liberty Lake (509) 927-0300

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Celebrations 315 S Sullivan, Spokane Valley (509) 315-5973

Happy Cake 1312 N Mullan, Spokane Valley (509) 924-8455

Lefevre Street Bakery & Cafe

123 S Lefevre street , Medical Lake (509) 299-3843 Order in advance or stop in Bake my Day 18123 E Appleway, Spokane Valley

(509) 270-9573 Call in advance to order

Just Chillin’ 1322 N Liberty Lake Rd., Liberty Lake (509) 413-1615 Call or stop by to order

Blissful Whisk 1612 N Barker, Spokane Valley (509) 242-3189

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Rise Espresso & Dough 1201 N Barker, Spokane Valley (509) 924-5129

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Flowers & Gifts

WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!

509-927-8206 Small Business Saturday with Santa November 30, 9 am - 5 pm

Holiday Hours

Monday through Saturday 9-6PM and Sunday 10-5PM

Come experience some holiday magic and see Santa! Lots of opportunities to win prizes and get some great deals and sales. 100% free

Workshops & Events

See what’s coming soon and find the perfect experience.

Ceramic Harvest Pumpkin Flower Workshop 11/05/24 Tue, Nov 5 6:00 PM Ceramic Harvest Pumpkin Flower Workshop 11/12/24 Tue, Nov 12 6:00 PM Ceramic Harvest Pumpkin Flower Workshop 11/19/24 Tue, Nov 19 6:00 PM

Go to our website to sign up and see our full schedule

https://www.adorkableflowersandgifts.com/

11806 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA, 99206

Find us on Facebook/Instagram and google for updated hours, additional classes and sales!

www.simplynorthwest.com

1326 N Liberty Lake Rd

We deliver locally and ship nationwide

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When you go out shopping this holiday season check out these local businesses and support the businesses of our community while finding unique, eclectic, personal or elegant gifts for anyone on your shopping list.

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1. Adorkable

509-922-6300 • 1326 N Liberty Lake Rd Purchase custom or prearranged flowers, candy bouquets, potted plants, collectibles, local artist work, and more

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509-609-6435 • 1314 N Liberty Lake Road Home Decor - Gifts - Clothing!

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509-220-7780 • 23403 E Mission, Suite 200C Fine Line Tattoo & Beauty Lounge

4. Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 509-255-9205 • 23110 E Knox Ave

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars is a boutique winery. All wine production takes place onsite from crush, to fermentation, to barrel aging, to bottling and storage.

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5. Lorraine Fine Jewelry

509-701-2711 • 21950 E Country Vista Dr, Suite 600 Adorn yourself with unique jewelry as fine as you. With 5 generations of excellence behind us, we are proud to provide you with the most beautiful jewelry at the best price

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509-927-8890 • 21801 E Country Vista Dr. #111

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The owners, Carl and Mara, and their staff are friendly and knowledgeable and take the time to help you make choices that are best for you and your furry family.

7. Plush 509-892-0826 • 1330 N liberty lake rd We are a full service salon and boutique.

8. Sarah Hamilton FACE 509-210-0228 • 1334 N Whitman Ln, Suite 210 Specializes in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation for all ages. Offers an extensive selection of treatments and products.

9. The Bike HUB 509-215-5909 • 2210 N Madson Rd

A friendly, full-service bicycle shop in the heart of Spokane Valley. Go in and let the friendly staff help you, or browse their catalog online.

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10. Appleway Florist

509-924-5050 • 11006 E Sprague Ave This longtime valley business has a large selection of candles, plush, balloons and gift items to choose from along with their beautiful floral arrangements.

11. Big Bear Chocolates

509-891-2662 • Located near the food court in the Spokane Valley Mall

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Here you can find delicacies ranging from fudge and chocolates to caramel apples and ice cream.

12. Brickhouse 509-891-1999 • 14222 E Sprague Ave We have the spa package to fit your needs.

Give us a call to schedule your perfect BrickHouse spa day today!

13. Bruttles 509-228-9509 • 12609 E Sprague Ave Original soft peanut brittle, salt water taffy, caramels, butter toffee and chocolate bark. Holiday themed gifts ready for quick pick up.

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509-315-4036 • 328 N Sullivan

Specialize in an array of of herbs, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and specialty loose leaf teas sure to please any conesuer. These first tea sets are a perfect gift for any aspiring tea drinker.

15. Fleet Feet 509-309-2174 • 13910 E. Indiana Ave

Fleet Feet Sports Spokane is dedicated to supporting Spokane’s running and fitness enthusiast communities by providing quality training programs, educational opportunities and the right footwear and apparel to meet your needs.

16. Hallet’s Marketplace

509-926-4076 • 14109 E Sprague Ave, #2 The marketplace section of this unique business offers a generous makeup of soup mixes, jams, candles, beverages, dips and more- all made in the Pacific Northwest.

17. Irv’s Rock Shop 509-924-5464 • 11907 E Trent Ave

For over 50 years Irv’s has been educating the community on the intricacies of jewelry, rocks, stones and gems. see specials and options on facebook.

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509-321-2330 • 11703 E. Sprague Ave. Suite B3 Jema Lane Boutique is a women’s clothing store with something for everyone, sizes XS3X.

19. Latah Creek Winery

509-309-3345 • 13030 E Indiana Ave

Since 1982 they have continued to blaze new trails in winemaking, producing new varieties each season along with their acclaimed lineup of established wines. Stop by and check out their wine of the month.

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248-462-4228 • 17325 E Sprague Ave Gift, wares, and decor curated with local vendors and artists. Shop for unique items or join a class. See www.mulberrymarketco.com for more.

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509-868-0864 • 18309 East Appleway Treasures galore in this little store. Antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items, jewelry, clothing.

22. Parks Place Plants

509-413-2770 • 1510 N Argonne Rd Suite H It’s Always Happy Hour At Our Soil Bar! Locally woman owned houseplants and snack bar.

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23. Pine Street Market 509-263-2232 • 12107 E Sprague

Find unique gifts from over 100 vendors featuring antiques, vintage items, handmade, and one of a kind.

24. Sculptured Gardens 509-290-6866 • 15614 E Sprague Ave.

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Locally owned and operated, Sculptured Gardens is conveniently located in the heart of Spokane Valley, Washington. We pride ourselves on offering superior customer service, high-quality gardening supplies, healthy and beautiful plants, and unique gift items.

25. Silver Bow Fly Shop 509-924-9998 • 13210 E Indiana Ave

With a goal of “making fish nervous,” this business focuses on carrying gear that is tried and true for all those who wish to try the art of fly fishing.

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509-927-8206 • 11806 E Sprague Ave

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They offer the ability to choose, or have them create, unique gifts for any family member or friend this holiday season and all year round.

Shop online at simplynorthwest.com.

27. Spokane Gallery 509-747-0812 • 409 S Dishman Mica We are a full time, 3000 sq ft, Art Gallery, providing a full Custom Frame shop and boutique - showcasing work by over 80 regional artists and national limited edition publishers. With an ever-changing selection of art, jewelry, pottery, carvings, sculpture, handmade and vintage home decor items, we always have something new to delight the senses.

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509-443-4005 • 12505 E Sprague Ave. #101

A friendly, full-service bicycle shop in the heart of Spokane Valley. Go in and let the friendly staff help you, or browse their catalog online.

29. The Bohemian 509-309-3236 • 12019 E Sprague Ave

A collection of unique refurbished and handcrafted items ranging from decor and furniture to clothing and skin care. Roam through and find some treasures.

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509-475-4529 • 9803 E Sprague Ave

A Healing Boutique of Modalities from around the World! We will be sharing tools for healing through sound vibrations, Crystals, Oracle cards, books, essential oils, tapestry and more. Check out their facebook for monthly calendar of events.

31. The Great NW Vendor Mall 509-413-1369 • 6206 E Trent Start your Christmas shopping off right this year by shopping local. So may one of a kind treasures! We have vintage items, used items, new items, and hand made items!

32. The Plant Farm

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Visit The Plant Farm® for locally grown plants, flowers, and home decor.

33. Tracy Jeweler 509-893-2929 • 106 N Evergreen

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Family owned since 1950, they stock a broad selection of diamond and colored gemstone jewelry along with offering jewelry repair, custom design, restoration and appraisal services.

34. Trovato Interiors

509-217-6646 • 9919 E Sprague Ave Norwalk Custom Furniture, Bramble, Aidan Gray, Home Accents and Accessories. Special holiday touches to make your home truly magical this season.

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35. Uncle’s Games 509-891-7620 • Located in the Spokane Valley Mall

Locally owned shop featuring board games, puzzles, books and more. Online and pick-up options available.

36. Uncle Sam’s Flag & Gift

509-924-0677 • 14109 E Sprague Ave, Suite 1 Uncle Sam’s Flag & Gift is a local & veteranowned business that specializes in flags, flagpoles, and flagpole accessories. One special accessory we carry for the holidays is the Fairybell LED Christmas Trees. We have styles that utilize your existing flagpole, and some that include their own pole. Prices range from $300-$600, depending on size and number of lights.

37. Concrete Works

509-922-6111 • Located in the Spokane Valley Mall We are proudly family owned and operated right here in Spokane Valley. We are dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality, and most affordable statuary that we can possible makes.

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38. Two Fish Aquatics

509-244-8978 • 12924 W Highway 2 suite 2 Two Fish Aquatics is a retail Store in Airway Heights WA. we are a full service tropical fish store selling Fresh and Saltwater Fish

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40. Farm Salvation

509-993-1723 • 106 S Lefevre St

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Locally sourced home decor & unique gifts, custom gift baskets for every occasion and budget.

41. Johnson Homestead

Corner of Lefervre St and Lake St Locally raised, inspected, and packaged USDA prime beef cattle in Medical Lake, Washington since 1932. They carry beef sticks, spices, mixes and popcorn, all grown locally.

42. Lefevre St Bakery & Cafe 509-299-3843 • 123 S Lefevre street

More than just a bakery, Lefevre strives to make everyone, from every walk of life, background, and belief feel welcomed, cared for, and safe inside our walls. We invite you to try our amazing breakfast, lunch, coffees, and more. Stop by to pick up some unique gifts.

43. Medical Lake Flower Shop / Wispies Beauty 509-362-4552/ 509-299-3444 • 112 N. Jefferson St

The Medical Lake Flower Shop is the original, first flower shop in Medical Lake. Wispies is an all service Beauty Salon including Hair Services, waxing,and manicures & pedicures.

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44. Owl Pharmacy

509-299-5113 • 123 E Lake St The neighborhood everything Pharmacy!

Your Medical Lake community staple. It’s more than you think!

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45. A Town and Country Floral 509-235-8991 • 113 F St Suite 1

- A Town & Country Floral has been in Spokane since 1935. We moved to Cheney, WA. a few years ago and will be proud to serve this beautiful community.

46. Cottonwood Creek Boutique 509-670-8470 • 317 1st Street Cottonwood Creek is a Women’s Boutique & 24-Hour Tanning Salon located in Cheney, WA The quaint farming community is also the home of Eastern Washington University and the only business to provide 24/7 tanning, esthetician services, unique bohemian- western inspired clothing, home goods and gifts

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47. Curated Cup 819 1st Street

At Curated, we believe that every home is a canvas of personal expression, a space where creativity and comfort intertwine. Explore our thoughtfully selected collection of high-end home decor, house plants, specialty kitchen wares, meaningful gifts, and more

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48. Flor Inmortal Vintage 509-768-1971 • 313 1st St

Mexican imports, vintage and upcycled treasures with a cultural flare.

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107 F St Suite B Welcome to Paperbound! We are dedicated to sustainability and making sure our products are as renewable as possible. We consider ourselves book RE-distributors.

50. Ree Creations 509-235-4242 • 409 1st St

Purchase handcrafted and vintage reproductions, made by Debra Nielson & local crafters/artists.

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51. Tinker and Tamp 509-209-6205 • 1911 1st Street

We are a local RPG tabletop gaming and hobby store that loves people, community, and having fun! .

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52. Us By the Moon 506 1st Street

Us By The Moon is 100% a family run business.

As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on providing personal service and community.

Come visit us and discover the perfect toy for your little one, while supporting a local business that cares about your friendship and family

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53. The Davenport Hotel

DavenportHotelCollection.com • 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd For a magical evening under the stars, reserve one of our six outdoor Grand Terrace Igloos located at The Davenport Grand Hotel. Enjoy signature cocktails and appetizers while taking in impressive views of Spokane’s iconic skyline in our luxurious Terrace Igloos. Five igloos seat up to six people and our Polar Party Igloo seats up to twelve people!

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Falcons trophy to go with their first GSL Ranked No. 1 in the Washington Senior running back Beau Butner title – a District 6 title. Ridgeline ran Interscholastic Activities had 198 all-purpose yards and three volleyball its record to 15-1 with playoff wins Association’s 3A Rating Percentage touchdowns as CV ran out to a 35over University (25-13, 25-21, 25-19) Index (RPI), 16-1 and top-seeded 14 halftime lead and never looked (25-17, Ridgeline will face the winner of an back, downing the 22nd-ranked captures GSL on25-22,Nov.25-9)5 onandNov.Hermiston 9 to advance to earlier match between 16th-seeded Cubs 42-20. the title game on Nov.14 against a Bishop Blanchet and 17th-seeded title, U-Hi The win earned the Bears and familiar foe — Mt. Spokane.

Bellarmine Prep as the tournament No. 11 seed and trip to Tacoma to soccer just After splitting the first two opens at the Yakima SunDome Nov. face sixth-seeded and eighth-ranked games, game one to Ridgeline, 25- 22.

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The following is a summation of action for Central Valley School District high school fall sports teams.

Ridgeline Football Ridgeline defeated Ferris 46-7 on Nov. 1 to finish the Greater Spokane League season at 4-5, sixth place one game back of Mt. Spokane. The Falcons wrapped up their regular season at 5-5 with a 41-33 win at Wenatchee in crossover action on Nov. 8.

Girls soccer After avenging their elimination loss last year to Southridge with a 4-0 win over the visiting Suns, Oct. 29, Ridgeline proceeded to run off two more wins to capture the District 6 top-seed into the state tournament round of 16. The fourth-seeded Falcons shutout top-seeded Walla Walla (8-7) 2-0 on Nov. 2 and then edge fellow-GSL foe Mt. Spokane (13-3) 3-2 in a shootout on Nov. 7, win the district title and top-seed.

25-22, the Falcons used their defense to win game three 25-19 and muscle a win in game fourth, 25-23, to capture the title.

“These girls have been preparing for this season for the last four years,” head coach Whitney Abell said in an email. “The highs and the lows of their experience in our program and in club are what have molded them into the amazing young ladies they are today.”

Senior outside hitter/defensive specialist Reagan Rothley had 12 kills and two aces to lead Ridgeline offensively against the Wildcats.

Senior setter Kyla Ross had 23 assists while junior librero/defensive specialist Jade Livingston 24 digs and sophomore middle/outside

first match by focusing on what has gotten us this far, playing together and focusing on one point at a time,” Abell wrote. “This group is such a special group of young ladies that have it figured out... create the best relationships with your teammates because your success will depend on it.”

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Quarterback Tuff Ryan paced CV with 298 yards passing and a pair of TDs to fellow senior Kamden Lanphere. The Bears finished the season ranked 13th in the WIAA’s 3A RPI, third in the GSL at 6-3, 7-4 overall.

Girls soccer CV edged into the District 6 playoffs after a ninth-place finish in the GSL at 1-8. Seeded eighth in the 3A classification tournament, the Bears lost their opener 3-2 to top-seeded Walla Walla on Oct. 29, and finished their season with an elimination round loss on Nov. 5 to fifth-seeded Southridge, 2-1, ending their season at 1-13-1.

Girls swimming Freshman Bostyn Shoemaker turned in a time of 1 minute, 9.84 seconds for eighth in the B final of the 100-yard breaststroke in the 3A girls swimming/diving state meet Nov. 14-16 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. She finished 16th overall in the finals, earning one point for CV.

Seeded 10th in the round of 16, Ridgeline opened with a 2-0 shutout of seventh-seeded Peninsula on Nov. 15 on the road at Bellevue High School. Needing one more win to advance to the finals and doubleelimination rounds at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, the Falcons lost 2-0 to second-seeded and thirdranked Bellevue (10-3-3) on Nov. 16.

Ridgeline finished the season at 6-3 in the GSL, 11-6-2 overall and ranked 19th in the WIAA RPI.

fourth quarters to tie the game at 28 before the Abes Maurice Gosby ran 29 yards for his fourth TD of the evening to seal a 34-28 win.

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Photo by John McCallum Ridgeline senior outside hitter/defensive specialist Reagan Rothley (7) gets a block against Mt. Spokane’s Avery Nelson (4) during the Falcon’s GSL titleclinching match Oct. 24. The Falcons won their next three matches and will travel to the SunDome in Yakima as the 3A top-seed to state.

CV finished the regular season at 2-7 in the GSL, ninth place.

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University finished the GSL season in ninth place at 1-8, 1-9 overall. They ended their season with a 38-19 loss to Eisenhower in crossover action.

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Long lines at the Sullivan Road and Post Falls Numerica branches prompted the local bank to open a new branch in Liberty Lake, which recently hosted a grand opening that featured both treats for people and for dogs.

“Liberty Lake is growing,” said Vice President of Retail Experience Dennis Wagner. “It’s a vibrant community. We’ve had our sights set on this for a little while.”

Numerica has 4,000 members living within a 15-mile radius of Liberty Lake, said Senior Vice President of Retail Experience Andy Stirling. “We knew this was a good market,” he said.

The main goal of the new location is to alleviate crowding at the nearby branches, particularly the one on Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley, Wagner said. “It is a line to the door 9 to 5,” he said. “We’re hoping to alleviate some of that.”

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investments. “Anything that any other location can do, we can do as well,” Wagner said.

Though the branch offers a full suite of services it is small, spanning only 1,500 square feet. “We did a lot with the space we were given,” Stirling said. “All things considered, we’re very pleased with the location and the build out.”

The location does not have a drive through, but does have an exterior ATM for those who don’t want to come inside or want to bank after hours. It’s not unusual that the branch does not have a drive through because Numerica has been getting away from that in recent years, Stirling said, preferring to have people come in to do their banking or do it online. Instead, the bank has been adding drive through ATMs for customers to use.

The Liberty Lake Numerica branch is the 22nd to open. Fourteen of those branches are in Spokane County and North Idaho and the other eight are in the Tri-Cities and Wenatchee. “We’ve been serving

the Northwest for 85 years,” Stirling said. “Numerica has positioned themselves pretty well over the last few years. We’re looking to expand.”

More growth is already well into the planning stages. Numerica is currently building a new branch in Ponderay, Idaho, just outside Sandpoint. It’s outside Numerica’s traditional “footprint,” but Stirling said he believes it will be successful.

Since that branch will be in a former Pizza Hut restaurant and requires extensive remodeling, it’s not expected to be open for another year. “I’ve seen the floor plan,” Stirling said. “It’s going to be gorgeous.”

Numerica keeps everything from expected foot traffic to the number of members living nearby in mind when considering a new location, Stirling said. “You have a list of places you want to be,” he said. “It comes down to finding a location that is reasonable.”

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in Liberty Lake. “This has been a market we’ve wanted to get into for some time,” he said.

In celebration of the grand opening, Numerica is offering a $300 new member bonus for those who join the credit union and sign up for a bonus checking account online before December 13 using the code LLG01124. Those who meet the bonus checking account qualifiers for two months will receive a $300 deposit the following month. Details are available at www.numericacu. com/apply.

Hours at the new branch are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday. There are bottles of water and snacks available to customers who come in, Stirling said. “There’s always going to be a promotion, competitive rates,” he said.

Stirling said he hopes the community continues to embrace the new branch like they have in its first month of operation. “It’s been fun to see how excited people are to have a Numerica here,” he said.

Stirling said Numerica has been looking for a spot in Liberty Lake for some time. When the location in a strip mall along Country Vista Boulevard near Home Depot opened up, the bank leapt at it, Stirling said.

“It becomes about opportunity,” he said. “This location was top notch. It was available in the heart of Liberty Lake. We did this fairly quickly.”

It took nearly eight months to remodel the space, which is a lot less than the 16 months or so it would have taken to build a new branch from scratch, Stirling said.

The Liberty Lake branch had a soft opening November 5 and then held its grand opening the week of Nov. 11, serving up free tacos, Boba drinks, dog treats and coffee.

Wagner said the soft opening was quiet and wasn’t heavily promoted.

Still, people saw the signs go up and came in. “I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of members who came in,” he said.

The branch has six employees and offers a wide array of services, including new accounts, business lending, home loans and

Photo by Nina Culver Numerica Vice President of Retail Experience Dennis Wagner (left) and Senior Vice President of Retail Experience Andy Stirling (right) recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Numerica branch in Liberty Lake.

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