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Spokane Valley
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A commercial nine-seat Pilatus PC-12 will launch TSA-free flights from Felts Field to Seattle next week (the first departure since 1946), with one-way tickets starting at $299, free airport parking, and check-in 20 minutes before departure. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Harland Williams (known for his film roles in 'There’s Something About Mary') will perform at Spokane Comedy Club through Saturday. He began his standup career after a memorable trip through Washington and continues to offer his unique, energetic routine for local audiences. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents and staff at Ferris High School are preparing the 63rd annual musical and comedy show to raise funds for school programs, with events running from Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14 (including a tap-dancing cowgirl). FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Regional Health District finalized the contract for its new administrator, Danny Scalise II, on Wednesday, Mar. 4. The East Coast public health expert who advised West Virginia’s governor's office & led its medical association replaces interim leadership following Bob Lutz’s 2020 firing. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman guard Allie Jenkin of Colfax scored 41 points in the state 2B tournament on March 4 after her father passed away from cancer, earning her a nomination for Sports Illustrated HS Girls Athlete of the Week & fans can vote until Sunday. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ The annual State B basketball championship started on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Spokane Arena with 48 teams of over 700 athletes and coaches from small schools — an event that draws many families. Games run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. FOX 28 Spokane
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Rapid Rabbit Run (5 mi)
10 a.m. — East Valley High School — Registration fee required — Participate in a lively 5-mile run with live and virtual options.
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Herb Tea Garden Class
6-7:30 p.m. — Scale House Market — No entry fee — Discover the art of growing herbs for delicious homemade teas.
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