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Spokane Valley
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local resident surrendered 37 mixed‐breed dogs to the county service on Monday, resulting in over 20 dogs available for adoption at SCRAPS (6815 E. Trent Avenue) while officials investigate potential kennel‐keeping violations. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Former Bloomsday organizer Doug Kelley returned to Spokane early Thursday after more than a 10-day layover in Doha caused by flight cancellations amid regional unrest. He said the delay helped him reconnect with friends and appreciate being home (with his wife and dog). The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ A local Spokane man returned home today after being stranded in Qatar — delayed by unforeseen travel issues. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Thursday, a windstorm brought down two trees onto a Spokane Valley home on South Hollow Court, striking the garage and right side while the sleeping resident remained safe; the National Weather Service recorded winds of 68 mph at Spokane International Airport. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County officials are considering a fee of 78 cents per minute for third-party body cam footage requests from YouTube channels + social media, as the current free policy overloads staff with redaction work. A public hearing will be held Tuesday, Mar. 24 at 2 p.m. to review the proposal. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga Prep soccer won 4–0 against Central Valley on Thursday with Brian McGann scoring two goals, while Shadle Park’s baseball team logged a 13–0 win as Carsyn Baldwin drove in four runs (nonleague games). The Spokesman-Review
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