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Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Forge's Parents for Parents program in Spokane helps families in the child welfare system reunite with their children by providing mentorship from those who have faced similar challenges.  KXLY
  • The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 12-year-old Savannah, last seen in the Kendall Yards neighborhood.  KXLY

CRIME NEWS

  • In Spokane, a man was sentenced to nearly 43 years in prison for the murder of a 51-year-old near People's Park, involving unlawful imprisonment and possession of a firearm.  KHQ
  • Glen Dylan Burkey, arrested for the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Spokane, has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder among other offenses.  KXLY

CULTURE NEWS

  • Netflix acquires 'Train Dreams', a film based on a novel set in the early 20th century, starring Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton, largely filmed in Spokane.  The Spokesman-Review

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Washington State commits $14.6 million to boost affordable housing, funding over 1,800 units across 10 counties, including significant grants for two projects in Spokane County.  Spokane Journal of Business

HEALTH NEWS

  • Spokane City Council is considering a proposal that would mandate downtown retailers selling smoking paraphernalia to also provide Narcan for free, aiming to tackle the city's rising opioid overdose rates.  The Inlander

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • February Puppies & Poses Yoga Event

    Puppies & Poses is an event where participants can engage in yoga while cuddling adoptable puppies in a relaxing and fun environment.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • First-Time Home Buyer Class at Spokane Valley Library

    This class offers essential guidance for first-time homebuyers, covering the home-buying process, financing options, and more, along with refreshments and a chance to win a giveaway.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Spokane's 47th Annual Home & Yard Show

    This annual event showcases hundreds of displays and demonstrations focused on the latest home and yard products, services, and spring project advice.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Comin' Home the Band Live at Iron Horse Bar & Grill

    Enjoy a live performance by Comin' Home the Band at the Iron Horse Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What you resist, persists.

~ Carl Jung

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