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Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane International Film Festival kicked off today at Gonzaga University with a panel featuring filmmakers from the Oscar nominated film Train Dreams. The film, shot in Spokane+Stevens counties and involving local residents, highlighted local talent. KHQ
- ➤ The Spokane International Film Festival opened Friday night at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center on Gonzaga University’s campus with a panel on the Oscar nominated film Train Dreams. The festival continues through the weekend at Garland Theater and Lantern, and tickets range from $7 to $15. FOX 28 Spokane
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising gas prices now at $4.49 a gallon — a 50-cent jump over the past month — are pushing locals to ride public buses while saving up to $70 weekly; meanwhile, Meals on Wheels volunteers face higher fuel costs. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week by highlighting its extensive planning behind serving roughly 12,000 free breakfasts daily. Staff prepared menus, tested recipes, and trained kitchens well in advance to help students start school right. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pacific Northwest Qualifier volleyball tournament will begin this weekend, drawing nearly 18,000 visitors to Spokane and boosting local hotels and restaurants after the State B basketball tournament ended. Local businesses expect strong revenue gains (some restaurants see up to 30% more sales). FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Head coach Todd Schumacher led the Columbia Burbank Coyotes—featuring his sons Mason, Brody, and Trent—through the State B tournament at Spokane Arena today. The family team celebrated its close bond while honoring coach Reece Jenkin as they closed out the season with an overtime loss. KXLY
- ➤ Mt. Spokane's Wildcats bounced back from a tough quarterfinal loss by beating Bellevue 73-58 on Friday at Tacoma Dome. The seniors now face Edmonds-Woodway in the fourth-place game today at 8 a.m. The Spokesman-Review
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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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