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NEWS: The city of Spokane wants to name the pedestrian and bicycle bridge, called to this point the University District Gateway Bridge, something a little less, well, pedestrian.

NEWS: A prescription monitoring program could save lives, but most Washington doctors aren't using it.

IN OTHER NEWS

Mine is bigger than yours (my button...I'm talking about buttons)
President Donald Trump tweeted the following Tuesday:

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018

Lacking the votes
The new members of Spokane Valley City Council — Ben Wick, Linda Thompson and Brandi Peetz — are here, and they tried to have Wick take the mayor's seat from Rod Higgins last night. But Higgins still had majority support on his side, so he remains the mayor. (Spokesman-Review)

Bad omens?
Did you feel it? Well, if you're in Spokane, then probably not. But nine earthquakes rocked the area around Mount St. Helens early this morning. (Columbian)

Scammed
A man looking for a place to rent in this tight rental market put down $3,600 for a house — but it wasn't even on the market. (KXLY)