Headlines this week: Spokane Valley becomes host to Tru by Hilton, This will be the first installment of the hotel branch in the state of Washington, The Pend Oreille County Commission has decided not to momentarily rezone public land within the county as rural. The response stems from the urging of two local residential groups, Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter and Responsible Growth*NE Washington, On December 11, the Spokane City Council proposed changes to Mayor David Condon’s budget plan that would expand their office, adding new roles such as a full-time council spokesperson and four research analysts. Recaps in Review: Avista Rate Case Moves Washingtonians Away from Coal, City Council Vacancy, E. Central Forum.