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Spokane Valley
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-90 westbound near Harvard Road on April 7 at 8 a.m. caused severe delays for commuters in Liberty Lake — drivers are urged to use alternate routes — while authorities clear the scene. FOX 28 Spokane
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Police ask the public to help locate Pamela, a 65-year-old Indigenous woman suffering from dementia and depression who was last seen on April 5 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. near East Buckeye Avenue + North Crestline Street and who may have left on foot or boarded a bus; anyone with information is urged to call Crime Check at 509+456+2233. KXLY
- ➤ A Spokane business lost over $12,500 in pull-tabs when employee Ashley Roberts redeemed winning tickets using names of friends and family — she was charged with first-degree theft after an investigation led to her arraignment on April 2. KXLY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The average price for regular gasoline in Spokane increased by 22.3 cents to $4.03 this week, which is 35.5 cents higher than one month ago and 17.4 cents lower than one year ago—diesel also rose by 3.6 cents to $3.59. Analysts say that falling oil prices and changing tariffs may soon ease prices—potentially lowering the national average below $3 per gallon in the coming weeks. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Riverkeeper has filed a lawsuit against Purina Mills for breaking the Clean Water Act by not checking or stopping industrial pollution in the Spokane River—this means the company did not send the required water data. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, asks for proper water monitoring and steps to stop stormwater pollution. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane Riverkeeper has filed a lawsuit against Purina Mills for not testing and reporting its stormwater runoff as required by the Clean Water Act. The suit seeks to have regular water tests begin soon to protect the Spokane River's ecosystem. KXLY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane single-family home sales dropped 9.4% in March with 436 closed sales compared to 481 a year ago. Year-to-date sales reached 1,131 while the median price declined to $412,000+ inventory rose to a 2.2-month supply and new listings increased 20.3% to 799. Spokane Journal of Business
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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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Vancouver Canadians vs Spokane Indians
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of baseball with themed promotions like Bark in the Park and more.
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