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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 3,845 Avista customers lost power in east Spokane Friday night + crews are assessing the cause and working to restore service as officials continue investigating the outage. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ The Spokane Home and Garden Show marked its 50th year today with local vendors engaging plant lovers and sharing new landscaping ideas at a community venue. The longstanding event continues to highlight local growth and creativity. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tacos El Sol has expanded to Cheney with a new location at 1204 First St. Taking orders since Wednesday, the family-run restaurant — known for its homemade recipes — will celebrate its grand opening today with discounts on three-taco combos. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Civic Theatre canceled Hunchback of Notre Dame after backlash over its cast list and will produce Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical this spring — casting starts later this month with performances in late May. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Local artist Steven Merryman reflects on his work with Bloomsday as the race celebrates 50 years — he designed 5 winning shirts and 16 posters that have shaped its look over time. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington’s Office of Superintendent said that state school districts may face cuts to early learning programs after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the state budget. Local education officials are assessing how the changes could affect preschool services in the area. KHQ
- ➤ The NEWTech criminal justice class is hosting a fundraiser later this week at its Spokane Valley campus+ it will support new course resources and bring local educators and community members together. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Spokane has expanded its behavioral health co-response teams with eight groups pairing mental health specialists, police, and fire officers to respond to crisis calls. The initiative aims to deliver more complete support for residents experiencing mental health emergencies. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners host the Astros this weekend (Friday at 6:40 p.m. on CBS in Spokane, Saturday at 6:40 p.m. on Mariners TV, and Sunday at 1:10 p.m. on Mariners TV) with healthy Yordan Alvarez leading the team. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ More than 2,000 female wrestlers, including girls as young as 7, are competing in Spokane this weekend for national titles that offer spots on Team USA & access to training camps, marking the largest championship to date and reflecting the growing popularity of the sport. 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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