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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mel and Beryl Fitzpatrick celebrated 75 years today at Hillyard Senior Center by dancing, singing, and sharing cupcakes (a treat for guests) in a joyful tribute to their enduring bond. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters rejected bond proposals in Newport and East Valley last week, with Newport receiving only 46% support for a needed 60% and East Valley’s $220 million measure to replace old schools failing. School officials are now weighing future bond or levy options amid rising tax concerns. Spokane Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Cantwell gathers local leaders and parents today in Hillyard to celebrate the announcement of the Northeast Hillyard Childcare Center, which will offer 100 affordable childcare slots + extended hours for parents with nontraditional schedules, made possible by a $2 million federal grant. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ After a January crash halted service, Spokane Transit Authority is testing new safety protocols today on routes 6 and 66 between Spokane and Cheney to return double-decker buses by the end of February, with added driver training (focusing on route requirements and height awareness). FOX 28 Spokane
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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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