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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A $44 million ice sports facility with 80,000 sqft, 507 seats, 409 parking stalls and 12 locker rooms is planned north of the Spokane River off Sullivan Road. Garco Construction will build the rink in Spokane Valley to open by June 2027 after a $25M donation forms a nonprofit board. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane's annual St. Patrick's Day parade started at noon downtown on Mar. 13, 2026, with the Spokane County Firefighters Pipe+Drum Band leading the march and local businesses hosting early traditions as Coeur d’Alene’s parade began at 3 p.m. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ More than two dozen dogs from a SCRAPS enforcement case — quickly adopted Thursday from the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service on E. Trent Ave — received new homes as officials review details. The Spokesman-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four of six crew members died when a KC-135 crashed in friendly airspace in western Iraq, and rescue efforts continue while officials await confirmation of the unit from Fairchild — details still coming. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley-based Servatron Inc. — set to close at year's end — will move its equipment and customers to Irvine Electronics in Irvine, California to streamline production, as announced by its U.K.-based parent Volex PLC. Early notice was given to employees and customers to help plan for the transition. Spokane Journal of Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Washington University earned a rare NSA accreditation for its Cybersecurity Institute after a lengthy review that checked its courses, faculty and labs. It is the only school in the Pacific Northwest with this designation, which will bring students special access to grants and internships from the NSA + DOD. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A retired Air Force colonel is urging Spokane residents to support military families after a KC-135 crashed over western Iraq Thursday, killing six crew members. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane’s Velocity and Zephyr will start their pro soccer seasons this weekend at ONE Spokane Stadium as teams aim for a playoff push. Head coaches noted roster updates (including three new defenders) and a focus on building team identity for a competitive spring opener. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ A late-season storm brought fresh snowfall that boosted conditions at local ski areas including Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, where 8 inches fell today, while other resorts in the region recorded heavier totals over the past 48 hours. Forecasters say more snow will fall through the weekend. FOX 28 Spokane
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Rapid Rabbit Run (5 mi)
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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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