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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local viewers in Spokane Valley will soon see longer news coverage as KXLY and KAYU Fox 28 extend Good Morning Northwest to four hours and add a 10 p.m. newscast daily starting March 1—this local partnership aims to offer more trusted updates when they are needed most. KXLY
- ➤ The Salvation Army reopened its renovated food bank, Hope Market, on Indiana Avenue earlier this week, offering Spokane families a grocery shopping experience with free groceries for up to 1,500 families — with volunteers guiding selections. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skyway Cafe at Felts Field Airport now plans to reopen later this summer after a January 2025 fire affected the historic building — rebuilding and code updates are slowing progress. Owner Sandra Melter said the reopening may occur in late June or July. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Falls Community College hosts a monthly planetarium show blending education and entertainment through a full dome movie and half-hour sky presentation—tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for kids, with the April 16 show on sale March 16 after sold-out February 19 and March 12 shows. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists report that Spokane Valley basins have very low snowpack this winter, with some areas holding one-third of typical levels (a trend noted since December’s warm start) and experts warn reduced snow may lead to longer fire seasons if spring remains dry. The Inlander
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County saw suspected overdoses fall from an average of 223 per month in 2025 to 158 per month between August and December — a decline credited to coordinated outreach and increased naloxone distribution by local health services. KXLY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Harley Douglass recalled how his late father was unpredictable with fits of anger that made family life tense in Spokane. The siblings are now in court over his $1 billion estate—debating which will should guide the division of his real estate empire. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Czar Quintanilla will cap his high school wrestling career Friday night at Tacoma Dome, aiming to become the third GSL wrestler with four Mat Classic titles — drawing on a strong family legacy built by all four brothers. 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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