Good morning, Spokane Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.