Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
📰 Economy
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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.
🏥 Health
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
🎉 Spokane Valley Events
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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.
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.
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!
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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