Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Birdie's Pie Shop offered personal pies at $3.14 on Pi Day (March 14) at its Spokane location while reducing flavors that needed many eggs due to higher ingredient costs. The shop prepared pies for a month and expected to sell about 4,000 pies that day as locals celebrated the event. KHQ
- ➤ Birdie's Pie Shop in Spokane celebrated Pi Day on March 14th by selling personal sweet pies for $3.14 each—staff spent a month preparing the pies and expected to sell about 4,000 while offering fewer chocolate flavors because egg and raspberry prices rose. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Xfinity internet access went down for about 2,000 downtown Spokane customers Friday afternoon due to suspected network damage, and the service provider said repairs will be made as soon as possible. FOX 28 Spokane
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County Superior Court sentenced John B. Eisenman to 25 years in prison on Friday for killing 19-year-old Andrew Sorensen near a local park in 2021—his partner Brenda D. Kross received 8½ years for her role in the crime. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Investigators with the RAVEN Task Force and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on March 5th at a residence on W. Woodside Avenue following a December shooting at an apartment complex on N. Atlantic, seizing multiple firearms and drugs and arresting Juan J. Rodriguez Hernandez for firearm and controlled substance charges—the investigation remains active. Spokane County
- ➤ Spokane Valley Police located two missing 11-year-old girls safe Thursday night after an emergency alert was issued on March 13 when they were last seen at Centennial Middle School—officials confirmed the search has ended. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Employment Security Department is offering free webinars for federal workers laid off from agencies like NOAA to explain how to apply for federal unemployment insurance and access skills training from local schools. More layoffs are expected, and the webinars are designed as a first step in helping affected workers get back on their feet—resources will be tailored to their needs. Spokane Public Radio
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GrowthCLUB Q2 2025: Business & Professional Development Workshop
This workshop focuses on quarterly planning and goal setting for business growth, featuring guest speaker Chris Hannigan, CEO of Mama Torrez Salsa.
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Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show
The Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center features a variety of exhibitors showcasing outdoor sports and related products while honoring Veterans, First Responders, and Active Military.
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65th Annual Spokane Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Show
The Spokane Rock Rollers annual show showcases over 40 dealers offering a variety of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems, and jewelry, along with kid-friendly activities and demonstrations.
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Spokane Indians vs. Everett AquaSox
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Competitive pricing — Catch an exciting live baseball game between the Spokane Indians and Everett AquaSox.
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Everett AquaSox vs Spokane Indians
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Cost varies — Watch the thrilling baseball matchup between the AquaSox and the Indians at Avista Stadium.
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Spokane Indians vs Vancouver Canadians
1-4 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting matchup between the Spokane Indians and the Vancouver Canadians.
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Vancouver Canadians vs. Spokane Indians
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Cost info varies — Experience baseball excitement as the Vancouver Canadians take on the Spokane Indians live.
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