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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County Commissioners announced on Wednesday that upgrades to street lighting and a pedestrian-activated crosswalk beacon will soon improve safety at the intersection near Mead High School where Eva Allen was fatally struck while crossing—a change welcomed by her grieving family. The Spokesman-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Founded in 1926 at E. Sprague Ave, Falco's Heating, Cooling and Electrical evolved from a fruit stand into a family-run business offering heating, cooling, electrical services and remodels. Fourth-generation owners Grant and Andrea continue to adapt the product lineup to meet changing local needs. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sprague Way cutoff, built from 1952 to 1954 with state highway and city street funds and celebrated with a parade by the East Side Commercial Club — eased growing postwar congestion before Interstate 90 reduced its use in the early 1970s. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Gonzaga MVP Adam Morrison recalls his famed scorer's table leap in 2006 during a near-upset win as he reflects on that historic game - the Zags compete in their final WCC Tournament today before joining a new conference next season. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga will bid farewell to the West Coast Conference Tournament next week as the top-seeded Zags (28-3) open with a 6 p.m. semifinal on ESPN from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, facing either Portland, San Francisco or Oregon State before moving to the Pac-12. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ In 1994-95, the Zags overcame an 0-6 start with John Rillie's strong scores and a rally in the WCC tournament that marked a turning point for Gonzaga (a proud chapter in local sports history). The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Today, Gonzaga women aim to reduce turnovers + boost defense before facing Santa Clara at 2:30 p.m. in Las Vegas during the WCC Tournament. The team seeks to recover from a close overtime loss in their regular-season finale. The Spokesman-Review
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