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Five things to know Monday

One of our very own made it to the Top 15 of the Miss America pageant, one contestant is standing out for her bold comments during the competition and a Spokane veteran's service dog has lost its battle with cancer.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Miss Washington goes the distance

We are so proud of one of our own today. Miss Washington Danamarie McNicholl, a former KREM 2 reporter, made it to the top 15 at the Miss America competition Sunday night before being eliminated from the Top 10. Miss Idaho Nine Forest got through to the Top 10 but was eliminated from the Top 5. Congratulations to our local contestants for their efforts!

Read more: Miss Washington makes it to Top 15 at Miss America competition

Miss Michigan on Flint crisis

Miss Michigan Emily Sioma also made a statement at the Miss America pageant. The Grass Lake resident introduced herself by saying, "From the state with 84% of the U.S. freshwater but none for its residents to drink, I am Miss Michigan Emily Sioma.” The moment lit up social media, with many supporting the bold statement.

Read more: Miss Michigan calls out Flint water crisis during Miss America

Sally the service dog

You may remember Sally, a service dog for a disabled veteran living in Spokane. Sally’s owner Seth Cole was not allowed to enter a Shadle-area Great Clips with his companion. The Cole family has decided to put six-year-old Sally down after a battle with cancer.

Read more: Spokane veteran’s family decides to put down service dog after cancer diagnosis

It's almost cozy sweater season!

It’s beginning to feel a lot like…fall! Today we will see a high in the low 70s and highs are expected to sit in the upper 60s throughout the week.

You can view your full forecast here.

Hurricane watch

Hurricane Florence has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane today and is heading toward the East Coast. The National Hurricane Center is expected to continue growing in strength through the day.

Read more: Hurricane Florence strengthens to Category 4 storm

As Hawaii is recovering from Hurricane Lane, another storm is heading toward the islands. Hurricane Olivia is expected to bring strong winds, intense rain and high surf to parts of Hawaii as early as tomorrow.

Read more: Hurricane Olivia to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall to Hawaii Tuesday

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