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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows the number of homeless in Spokane dropped + local community leaders plan to review the findings to adjust support services. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks are starting projects funded by the Together Spokane initiative this year. They will build all-weather turf fields and improve park facilities with upgrades including new playgrounds and bathrooms, with some projects starting this summer and others completed by early 2027. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane County Interstate Fair introduced its 2026 mascot, Clover, a newborn Highland cow born March 3, as part of a monthlong baby shower fundraiser — Tuesday donations for St. Patrick’s Day enter a drawing for free fair tickets. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers announced on March 17 that Pig Out in the Park ended its 44-year run after the 2025 festival, marking the close of a long-standing summer tradition at Riverfront Park. Bill Burke decided to retire the event after discussions with sponsors + community members. FOX 28 Spokane
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane is riding an economic upswing as federal funds up to $70 million target its aerospace tech hub (pending House approval). Local experts note rising incomes and employment as retail sales climb, marking a shift from a once-sleepy economy. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ Spokane Valley trucking companies and nonprofits face higher diesel costs as fuel now averages $6.10 per gallon, driving some operators like Fastway Freight Systems to fuel trucks in Idaho while organizations such as 2nd Harvest adjust budgets and seek donations for food distribution. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seattle Sounders will host Vancouver Whitecaps today at 8 p.m. at ONE Spokane Stadium in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 — carrying a three-nil aggregate lead from the first leg at BC Place and aiming for an early goal to advance to the quarterfinals. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga senior Graham Ike was named a third team All-American by the AP, marking his second time with the honor after averaging nearly 20 points a game. He will lead the Zags in the NCAA tournament with their game against Kennesaw State on Thursday. FOX 28 Spokane
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