Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Avista is proposing rate hikes that will raise electric bills from about $125 to nearly $158 and natural gas bills from $91 to $100 by 2030 to fund infrastructure upgrades and wildfire safety.

The increases, including a 13.9% jump in 2027, are pending approval from the state commission.

The Northwest Museum of Art and Culture unveiled a Lego exhibit of Spokane landmarks today after a six-month build by Brick Buy Brick's Bryce Colvin.

The exhibit 'Brick by Brick: We Built This City' runs until mid-June and features models of Spokane Falls, Monroe Street Bridge (highlighting community creativity).

Senator Maria Cantwell announced federal funding of $7,062,000 for four Washington universities; University of Washington, Washington State, Western Washington and Gonzaga will use the funds for science labs and equipment including a new Cold Lab and a materials research center — boosting climate and aerospace studies.

Spokane leaders are pushing a bill in Olympia so the Waste-to-Energy facility can lower CO2 emissions and avoid an $8 million tax that might hit residents.

Councilmember Paul Dillon said the proposal will be reviewed over the next 60 days.

On Jan. 28, 2025, Rick Bonino and his friend snowshoed up Mount Spokane and soon found the marked trail ended above the trees; they picked a path, reached Vista House, and later returned along an off-route trail + ended the day at a local brewpub.

No. 9 Gonzaga will face Seattle U tonight at 7 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena in downtown Seattle.

The game follows Gonzaga's overtime win in their earlier matchup, and both teams are expected to adjust strategies & key players as they aim to secure an advantage.

Spokane will host a soccer match featuring the Sounders and Reign at a local venue later this season.

Organizers say the event will offer an exciting chance for fans to cheer on their teams.