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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Homeless Connect provided hundreds of residents with meals, hygiene supplies, clothing, medical care & pet services at the convention center on January 28. Supporters noted the event helped boost recovery efforts and improve stability for those in need. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A deer was rescued from Loon Lake yesterday by District 1 crews, Fish and Wildlife officers and local residents. Firefighter Gavyn Gallagher was shown during the rescue operation. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Express Employment Professionals was bought by Beverly Amstadter after 32 years under her parents, and she plans to expand the Spokane agency this year—aiming to double the staff while growing new corporate partnerships. Spokane Journal of Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A locally filmed movie has been nominated for four Academy Awards and will be honored in March. The film shows strong Spokane and Eastern Washington roots while bringing local stories to a national stage. KHQ
- ➤ The Garland Theater will screen the controversial film 'Cannibal Holocaust' for audiences aged 21 and over. The film, known for past legal issues including obscenity and animal cruelty charges and bans in over 50 countries, will draw viewers curious about its notorious history & cultural impact. KHQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington public schools must now report student concussions, and local athletic trainers say Spokane area coaches have strengthened safety measures for student athletes. Recent figures for 2024-25 show more documented head injuries, prompting calls for better recovery protocols (a sign of improved awareness). The Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Indians are hiring workers for roles including concessions and camera operations at Avista Stadium as they prepare for the 2026 season. The team is installing a new videoboard and working to rebuild the main concession stand, with delays from insurance and weather pushing its opening to early season. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Alan Liere’s report shows local anglers find good fly fishing on the Spokane River today thanks to improved clarity and lower flows. Ice fishing in nearby Idaho offers varied conditions — some lakes remain risky — while turkey season applications open soon for 2026 spring controlled hunts. The Spokesman-Review
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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.
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