Good morning, Spokane Valley.

After a four-week quarantine due to a parvovirus outbreak, SCRAPS resumed adult dog adoptions Monday at its Spokane Valley location at 6815 E.

Trent Ave. The agency now has 36 adult dogs and six puppies ready for adoption, while SpokAnimal offers appointment-based adoptions for healthy dogs & available cats.

Local businesses and non-profits, including Pro Mobile Auto Detail and Indaba Coffee, are collecting clothes for 1,000 homeless people this winter, ending Friday with a distribution event Saturday at 9 a.m. at Dignified Workday near 2nd and Division (coffee, hot chocolate, and food will be provided).

Dutch Bros is set to open its 14th shop on South Hill by June with 4501 S.

Regal St as its new location. The shop is expected to bring 15 to 20 jobs + boost local economy with a selection of favorite coffee drinks.

The inaugural Blessing in Disguise Music Festival will take place on July 11 across four stages at ONE Spokane Stadium & nearby areas, featuring headliners like Macklemore and AJR with tickets starting at $95 while local vendors and art installations add to the experience.

Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard of SPS explained that the district follows clear immigration enforcement procedures to ensure every student feels safe and supported.

School administrators have been trained to apply these protocols, assuring families of a secure and focused learning environment.

Head coach Nicole Lukic, who took over the Zephyr in early October and improved the team's play after a rough start, is set to lead the squad on the road at Tampa Bay at 4:30 p.m. as they chase a playoff spot.

Mary Fagan, aged 73, has run Bloomsday for over 50 years and was surprised when a photo from the race was featured in Runner’s World (Dec.

1980). She credits the race for community spirit and her continued fitness, planning to keep running as long as she can.

Spokane Home & Yard Show

Feb 26 – Mar 1 — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check for admission details — Explore hundreds of home and yard displays as spring arrives early.