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Spokane Valley
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at Mission Park Friday evening to remember Otto Zehm, a developmentally disabled janitor fatally beaten by police 20 years ago, by sharing heartfelt reflections—including his favorite Snickers bar—and renewing calls for police reform. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The 64th annual Big Horn Adventure Show is taking place today at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—organized by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council it offers outdoor activities, vendors, and hands-on demos for all ages with admission from $10 to $18. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A Washington farm is taking produce to help Latino families impacted by recent immigration actions, with nonprofit workers (including Michelle Vasquez) reporting that children have been collecting groceries while their parents wait nearby. The effort seeks to ease food access in community neighborhoods. Spokane Public Radio
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Transit Authority released its investigation of a January crash that injured seven passengers when a double-decker bus hit a Cedar Street viaduct (leading to service changes and new safety protocols) and pulled the damaged bus out of service for repairs. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wildland Cooperative in Green Bluff hosted a release party on Friday at 5 p.m. to debut its new Saison style beer 'Brindilles et baies,' made with PNW foraged spruce tips and French Barbe Rouge hops (a version without spruce called 'Just le berries' was also available) at 8022 E. Greenbluff Road. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley’s Idaho Central Performing Arts Center is at risk after council members rejected its $28 million bond request for a 59,000 sqft facility. Organizers must secure $10 million in the next month to avoid closure — the project will be dissolved and the land sold if funding falls short. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Sacred Heart's emergency department reported measles exposure alerts after a confirmed case in an unvaccinated child from Kootenai County led to concerns for patients treated over the weekend — doctors advised contacting healthcare providers if symptoms like high fever or rash appear. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga beat 14th-seed Kennesaw State 73-64 in Portland on Thursday in a game marked by aggressive fouling — a win that marked their 17th straight first-round victory. They now face Texas today at 4:10 p.m. on TBS. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga women ended their NCAA tournament on Friday with an 81-66 loss to Ole Miss, and coach Lisa Fortier praised senior Ines Bettencourt (for her leadership) as the team’s fourth-quarter rally built hope for next season with 11 returning players. The season ended on an encouraging note. The Spokesman-Review
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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.
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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.
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