Gun measure challenged, man says he was on meds before attacking kid in Spokane Valley, and other headlines

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IN OTHER NEWS...

Challenges to new gun laws start
Less than two weeks after the election, a new gun initiative passed by Washington state voters is being challenged in court by a Spokane attorney, and at least one police chief in Eastern Washington is already saying he won't enforce the new rules, which include raising the age to buy a semi-automatic rifle to 21 and a slew of other changes. (KXLY)

Body found near stadium where Spokane veteran went missing
Police say a body was found in the water near the San Francisco 49ers stadium where Spokane man Ian Powers went missing a week ago, but medical examiners will have to confirm the identity, the Spokesman-Review reports.

Man who stabbed 8-year-old in Valley says he was high
A man who is suspected of randomly stabbing an 8-year-old boy in Spokane Valley told KHQ he was high on DXM, a cough suppressor found in cold medicine.

Survivors of Camp Fire living in tent city
As flames are still being fought in the deadliest wildfire in California's history, some of those who lost everything are living in tents near Walmart as they try to figure out what comes next, the New York Times reports.