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KHQ WEATHER AUTHORITY: SAY WHAT? Snow By Friday!

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

KHQ.COM - As arctic air spills into the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will continue to drop through the week...with overnight lows bottoming out in the low 20's for the weekend and daytime highs hovering around the freezing mark. Another system that will move through overnight

Final Honor Flight A Go Despite Superstorm Sandy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

SPOKANE, Wash. - Inland Northwest Honor Flight took its final flight of the 2012 travel season on Friday, November 2nd. They will return on Sunday, November 4th. This flight has 32 veterans and 23 guardians. It was unclear if this flight would take place in the wake of superstorm

Union Musicians Strike, Saturday's Concert Canceled

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

SPOKANE, Wash. - The union representing the musicians of the Spokane Symphony have rejected the latest contract offer from the Spokane Symphony Society. Union members will strike on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at 5 p.m. Saturday night's SuperPops performance will

Fairchild And BPA Aids In Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild Airmen will be processing equipment from the Spokane-area Bonneville Power Administration late Friday evening to be loaded onto cargo aircraft tomorrow. BPA will be sending 14 support and utilities vehicles as well at 19 BPA volunteer employees

65th Annual Toys For Tots In Full Swing

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

SPOKANE, Wash. – Friday was the second day that volunteers were taking requests and orders for the 65th Annual Toy's For Tot's charity drive. Many Marines partnered with Toy's R' Us Friday to help gather an estimated $10,000 for children of Spokane this year.

Elections Office Urges Voters To Cast Ballots

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

**Press Release From Spokane County Elections Office** SPOKANE, Wash. - Voters have until 8:00 p.m. on November 6th to return their ballots, but according to the Spokane County Elections Office – don't wait until the last minute! Voters throughout Spokane County and the vicinity

EXCLUSIVE: Local Liquor Stores File Lawsuit After I-1183

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

CHENEY, Wash. - You may remember during last year's election, one of the biggest issues on the ballot was initiative 1183, which privatized liquor sales in Washington state. With its passage alcohol sales were handed over to private vendors on June 1st. But it hasn't exactly been an

Local NYC Marathon Runner Reacts To Cancellation

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 3rd

SPOKANE, Wash. - The New York City Marathon was canceled Friday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race while the region is still recovering from superstorm Sandy. Believe it or not, Sister Madonna Buder, who is 82 years old, has competed

Car Into Pole, Suspected DUI

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane woman is in jail Friday after crashing her car into a power pole. Police suspect she was driving while under the influence. This crash took place on the upper east side of the South Hill, specifically at the intersection of 31st and Glenrose. The Spokane

Mayor Bloomberg Says NYC Marathon Canceled, Many Outraged

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City Marathon has been canceled. His statement Friday came after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race. With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity