Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal Judge Mary Dimke sentenced Ray A. Wynecoop, 24, to 30 years and Isaac A. Ott, 23, to 25 years in prison on federal drug and firearm charges—both of whom were already given decades in state court for a 2022 drive-by shooting that injured a Spokane police officer—on Friday. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Law enforcement searched a home on East Indiana Avenue in Spokane on March 27 for Jose Beltran-Rodriguez—accused of a drive-by shooting in Moses Lake on March 21 that killed a 14-year-old and injured four others—and issued an arrest warrant on March 25 with a reward of up to $10,000 for tips while warning the public not to approach him. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport Collection and the James Beard Foundation will host the Pacific Northwest Food and Wine Festival in Spokane from September 26 to 28. The festival will include a grand tasting on Friday and a full day of events on Saturday — including rooftop yoga with Prosecco and a six-course dinner — and it will end with a Sunday jazz brunch — with live music — that promises to bring new culinary energy to Spokane. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 50 immigrants from more than a dozen countries became U.S. citizens Friday morning at Rogers High School as family members filled the auditorium to watch the ceremony. Judge James Goeke and school officials encouraged the new citizens to register to vote and fully exercise their rights. KXLY
- ➤ Two Spokane City Council members, Paul Dillon and Zack Zappone, joined 68 elected officials in a Wednesday letter urging the Legislature to consider progressive revenue options to help balance the state’s budget deficit. The letter calls on lawmakers to lift property tax caps and authorize new local taxes — measures that could support funding for infrastructure and public services. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU head coach Kim Mulkey is drawing strong attention in Spokane as the women’s NCAA tournament continues at the Spokane Arena. Local fans and student journalists say she is intense and a tough leader — her upcoming press conference will share more of her thoughts on the tournament. KHQ
- ➤ LSU head coach Kim Mulkey energized the NCAA women’s tournament yesterday in Spokane when she appeared with the LSU Tigers at Spokane Arena—local fans and student journalists praised her bold style as the tournament was expected to bring several million dollars to local businesses. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Skills Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Hub Sports Center — Registration fee required — Enhance your shooting and offensive skills with expert coaching and specialized drills.
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