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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters in Spokane Valley warned residents about the dangers of weed burners after recent backyard fires nearly approached homes — officials advise hand-pulling, trimming, or approved herbicide use to prevent uncontrolled flames. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane-based Hi-Rel Laboratories is testing small electronic parts for Artemis II, the space mission that set a record on Monday. The company — founded during the Apollo era — is helping NASA’s crew land safely around 5 p.m. Friday and boosting local aerospace efforts. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane Valley’s first year-round farmers market generated more than $1.5 million in revenue in its first 10 months and supported 160 local businesses — serving as a hub for farm and food vendors operating Wednesday through Sunday at the Quarry Campus. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State funding for local co-op preschools ended after the board shifted to a workforce-based model last year, leaving Spokane Colleges to work with its five partner programs (serving 15 to 60 families) to adjust to the new funding rules. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Cheney and Medical Lake school districts earned purple stars today for supporting military families, recognizing their dedicated service to the local community. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Riverkeeper warns residents to save water this summer amid the statewide drought. The nonprofit said water use is more than double the national average + conservation efforts could boost river flows by 20%. KHQ
- ➤ State officials declared a statewide drought as the region moves from winter into spring. They urge residents to conserve water — a key measure to protect local supplies. KHQ
- ➤ Fairchild Air Force Base will expand water testing and install 60 filtration systems this fall to address PFAS contamination affecting West Plains residents. Officials from Fairchild, the state Department of Ecology & the EPA held a community meeting on April 9 to outline next steps for affected households. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 9, the City of Spokane announced it would use $1,000 from its inclement weather fund to purchase cooling fans for Meals on Wheels (helping seniors and people with disabilities) as they prepare for summer. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spokane health experts say a growing estrogen patch shortage is leaving local women waiting weeks for hormone therapy after demand increased following FDA changes last year. Wellness coach Stephanie Shimkus said many patients now face delays in getting their prescriptions. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane is hosting its 7th Annual Battle of the Nations Basketball Tournament this weekend across several venues, with over 200 teams of Native American athletes competing in men’s, women’s, and youth brackets. The tournament includes an opening ceremony on the Spokane River banks for the first time—marking a cultural celebration. FOX 28 Spokane
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Junior Livestock Show of Spokane
All day — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Free entry — Experience the thrill of the Junior Livestock Show with youth competitors showcasing their agricultural talents.
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