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Spokane Valley
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vape shop owners in Spokane struggle after a 95% nicotine tax took effect on Jan. 1. Michael Blanton of Lilac City Vapor says the tax led to layoffs and sent customers to Idaho, and lobbyists are seeking changes before the legislative session ends. FOX 28 Spokane
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane households owed an average of $12,000 in credit card debt as reported by Numerica Credit Union on Monday, Mar. 9. Financial experts advise reviewing spending habits and using consolidation loans to lower reliance on credit cards. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local vape shops are meeting with local officials today to oppose a proposed Washington nicotine tax, arguing it could hurt their business while the matter remains under review. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clara beat Saint Mary's 76-71 in the semifinals on Monday at Orleans Arena, and the Broncos will face Gonzaga at 6 p.m. today (broadcast on ESPN). The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Press Pickleball Club now hosts the Spokane Badgers, a new semi-pro pickleball team set to compete in high-level matches and build community ties. The team will represent the Inland Northwest in upcoming competitions. KXLY
- ➤ On March 9, Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Oregon State 65-56 to advance to the West Coast Conference championship game — forward Graham Ike scored 24 points. They will face the winner of the Saint Mary’s and Santa Clara semifinal at 6 p.m. today. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Gonzaga Bulldogs women’s basketball won 88-60 against Santa Clara on March 9 in Las Vegas — the win advanced them to the WCC championship game scheduled for today at 1 p.m. against Oregon State. FOX 28 Spokane
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