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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Le, a 20-year-old part-time courtesy clerk at North Division Rosauers, finished third nationally in a grocery bagging contest held in Las Vegas this week and earned $1,000 he plans to use for tuition and living expenses. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley families are using grocery delivery and the AFFIRM app to manage rising grocery costs. One mother said a free trial delivery service (which helped her stick to a strict shopping list) made buying groceries easier for her family. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers from Olympia have proposed a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages that will take effect Jan. 1, 2028 at $0.03 per fluid ounce. The measure is designed to fund food support programs (SNAP and fruit/vegetable incentives) to help address food insecurity. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane County leaders invite residents to review a new plan for disaster safety & wildfire prevention, open for comment until Feb. 23. The plan was developed with community input to help prepare for wildfires, floods, storms, and earthquakes. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former EWU receiver legends are set to take part in Super Bowl LX, highlighting local sports talent. The national event will feature these hometown heroes as they prepare for their big game + carry Spokane Valley pride onto the field. KXLY
- ➤ After a shocking loss to Portland, Gonzaga vows to tighten its defense as it prepares to face Oregon State at 3 p.m. in Corvallis, with coach Mark Few stating his team will not overlook any game and needs a win to stay close in the standings. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Local ski hills face thin crowds and low snow this winter, forcing Mt. Spokane to close on Mondays and Tuesdays. Managers are pivoting strategies + using snowmaking machines to improve conditions despite a late season start. 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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