Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ During the winter, Health Sciences & Services Authority gave over $4.4 million in matching grants to 10 Spokane County bioscience and health care organizations – Gestalt Diagnostics, Impact Laboratories, Inherent Biosciences, and others – to boost economic development. It also awarded Access to Care grants totaling about $565,000 to groups including Asante Health and Joya Child & Family Development to address the local provider shortage. Spokane Journal of Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane is thinking about rejoining the county aquifer protection area after 20 years of not participating + the City Council will ask voters to decide on the proposal later this year. The measure will add a $15 fee on single family homes to raise about $1.8 million a year for water protection as PFAS and climate change pose new threats. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ On Monday, March 24, the Spokane City Council approved an interim zoning ordinance that eliminated downtown building height limits; officials say the change is meant to boost economic development + create diverse housing and job opportunities and will remain in effect until Sept. 24. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MultiCare Deaconess team treats patients with opioid withdrawal by offering care such as Narcan and connecting them with local programs, and the two-person team won the Washington State Hospital Association's Community Health Leadership Award last week. Peer support liaison Chandelle Gill & nurse Sarah Welty lead efforts to make patients feel respected and get treatment that meets their needs. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga lost to Houston 81-76 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday—ending their streak of nine consecutive Sweet 16 appearances. The school will join a rebuilt Pac-12 with new revenue sharing rules starting this summer and must adjust its strategy to stay competitive. The Spokesman-Review
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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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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.
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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.
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Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane Indians
11:05 AM — Avista Stadium — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball as the Eugene Emeralds take on the Spokane Indians live!
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Spokane County Career Expo
11 AM — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Free admission — Discover career resources, coaching sessions, and workshops at the region's largest career expo.
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