Spokane Valley Local News – Saturday, January 10th, 2026

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Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Dr. Maike Bachmann, a local veterinarian caring for the Police K9 Unit, was honored on Friday when Police Chief Kevin Hall and officers presented her with a letter recognizing her dedication (the department recently transferred K9 care to the Pet Emergency Clinic). FOX 28 Spokane

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ SCRAPS reopened Friday after an outbreak forced its temporary closure. The restaurant now welcomes customers in Spokane Valley. KXLY
➤ Local businesses like Boo Radley's saw more customers use contactless payment options yesterday as Apple Pay and Google Pay became a convenient alternative to cash+credit. A BECU branch manager said encrypted codes help protect card details, ensuring safer checkout at local stores. FOX 28 Spokane

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Fairchild Air Force Base in Airway Heights announced SkyFest 2026 will showcase aerial demonstrations & educational booths on June 6-7 with a rehearsal on June 5, featuring modern military and historical aircraft. The Spokesman-Review

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Central Valley beat Shadle Park 71-47 in their latest basketball game — a win that boosts the team’s season record and shows strong local play. KXLY
➤ Friday night, the Victoria Royals broke a scoreless game with two quick goals in a three-minute burst at the Save On Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria to hold off the Spokane Chiefs 2+1; Heath Nelson and Reggie Newman scored the Royals’ goals while Sam Oremba tallied one for the Chiefs. The Spokesman-Review

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