Good morning, Spokane Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.