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Spokane Valley
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lewis-Clark State College professor Amanda VanLanen explained that Washington earned its title as the leading apple producer by the early 1920s by using its ideal climate and settlers planting apple trees to secure land claims—spreading orchards from Spokane to Walla Walla. She noted that eastern growers in New York later recognized the shift as western producers advanced their techniques. Spokane Public Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane law enforcement leaders plan to lower homicides and gun violence by using hot spot policing and hospital violence intervention programs – strategies that have worked in other cities – while urging state policy changes to toughen drug penalties and hold violent offenders accountable. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane astronaut Anne McClain and her Crew-10 launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Friday at 4 p.m. aboard SpaceX's Dragon Endurance capsule and will reach the International Space Station around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, with team members including NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, and JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga women’s basketball team is expected to join the 32-team Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament—and Washington State is likely to be considered after missing the NCAA Tournament. Both teams look forward to extra postseason play as selections are finalized on Monday. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Coach Mark Few said Gonzaga has lost too many close games this season—each by only a few points—and the team holds one of the lowest luck ratings among top teams as they face tough challenges in 2024-25. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle has helped lead the Bulldogs in recent wins by scoring fast and making key steals. His strong play in important games—averaging 17.5 points in the last four—may boost the team as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Stu Jackson, a new member of the NCAA committee and WCC commissioner, is on leave doing seasonal work in Carmel, Indiana (so he does not discuss Gonzaga) as the committee prepares for Selection Sunday. Gonzaga coach Mark Few said his team faces an interesting seeding challenge, and experts say strong wins may help the team perform above its seed. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Bridget Burns, a Lewis and Clark high school graduate and Michigan Tech sophomore, competed earlier this month in the NCAA Nordic skiing championships in Hanover, New Hampshire—finishing 39th in a 7.5-kilometer race and 30th in a 20K race despite feeling unwell on a warm day. She said the high level of competition—where some of her rivals may race in the Olympics next year—motivates her to refine her technique this summer in hopes of qualifying again. The Spokesman-Review
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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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~ James Clear
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