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Spokane Valley
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reichert’s Food Center opened in 1941 at 2110 E. Sprague Ave and closed in 1953; the site later became a community hub where Frontier Behavioral Health now runs Mary Sue’s Bought Before Boutique (operated with Evergreen Club since 1988). The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising energy costs are squeezing consumers as gas prices in Washington are predicted to exceed $5 and electricity bills jump over 10% in many states; local residents may soon see higher rates. Spokane Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Falls is set to hit peak flow by the end of March as snow from nearby mountains melts quickly, and experts say warmer weather will cause low river flows plus potential drought later this summer. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Barker Road between East Sprague and East Appleway will close for three months starting today for a major reconstruction project that widens the street and adds bike lanes, sidewalks, and stormwater fixes. Traffic will detour along Appleway and Sprague — with a temporary road serving residents in mid-April. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the past two weekends, the Washington State Middle School Basketball Championship drew 7,000 players, 1,400 coaches, and 17,500 fans to indoor venues in Spokane + Spokane Valley, where young athletes battled stiff competition while making new friends and enjoying local treats like Dave’s Hot Chicken. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Spokane Chiefs ended their regular season with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Sunday at the Arena — falling into an early deficit despite many shots. They locked the No. 6 playoff seed and will face the Prince George Cougars next round, with team awards given. The Spokesman-Review
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