Good morning, Spokane Valley.

An 11-year-old Spokane boy with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy saw his hero astronaut Anne McClain launch on SpaceX Crew-10 from the Kennedy Space Center on March 14—his trip was arranged by the Wishing Star Foundation for him and his family.

Sephora will open its beauty store in two Spokane-area Kohl’s this April; the first will be at Northtown Mall (4740 North Division St) and the second in the Valley (16301 East Broadway Ave).

Spokane police said they arrested 19-year-old Cougar Devereaux Jr.—wanted on a murder warrant from a July 7 shooting in the 1300 block of West Courtland Avenue that fatally wounded Maria Kapustin—in Greeley, Colorado on March 20 at 4:11 p.m., and he will be extradited after his hearing is complete.

Spokane County records list new marriage licenses for couples from various local areas and include civil cases involving restitution of premises and claims of owed money.

The records also detail criminal sentencing—showing jail terms and probation for offenses such as vehicular assault, reckless driving, and third-degree crimes.

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office had its best hiring year in nearly 20 years after a revamped process cut applicant processing from six months to under 90 days.

Around 40 new deputies are now in training and will soon be visible in the community—helping ease overtime and improve on-scene response.

Cat cafés let people drink coffee + play with adoptable rescue cats in a safe, supervised space that also helps the animals find permanent homes.

Spokane’s Cat CaféKitty Cantina offers dine-in and takeout options with reservations needed to meet its resident kitties.

Kelvin Sampson—once a local favorite from Pullman—is now coaching the Houston Cougars in the NCAA tournament and is using his long career and tough, defense-first style to steer his team toward a national title.

His journey reflects a deep regional connection as he faces a challenging bracket with top competitors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Facilities Maintenance Expo in Spokane

9-11 a.m. — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Free entry — Explore essential products for facility maintenance with hands-on demonstrations.

Spokane Bike Swap & Expo

9 AM – 4 PM — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — $7 (13 & Older), Free for Kids 12 & younger — Explore hundreds of new and used bikes from over 50 exhibitors while enjoying community and wellness activities.