Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Seattle Seahawks visited Liberty Lake on Saturday as part of their 50th anniversary to host a Community Day event in Spokane Valley where local youth attended football and cheer clinics and met figures like safety Jerrick Reed II and team dancer Geena.

The team also donated $250K for the HUB Sports Center’s Fields for Our Future capital campaign—adding a $5,000 grant to support local youth sports.

Bloomsday is offering a free digital BloomsDeals Savings Pass that gives shoppers discounts at downtown businesses from May 1 to June 1.

Registration is open for businesses to join the event set for May 4—participants can sign up quickly to take advantage of the savings.

Humanities Washington lost $6 million in federal funding for three outreach programs, including a family reading program held weekly at Spokane Public Library.

The funding cut may reduce local arts and cultural education as similar changes affect groups in Idaho.

A portrait of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel by Ridgeline High School junior Grace Brinkmann won the top prize at the Jessica Stein Memorial Art Contest—part of the Spokane Community Observance of the Holocaust set for April 23 at Temple Beth Shalom, where a candlelight vigil and music will be held. More than 100 entries were received from middle and high school students, and the contest honored 80 years since the end of World War II.

Spokane parks officials say every park bathroom will be renovated or replaced once voters approve a 20-year, $240 million levy that will update 40 of the 85 bathrooms and improve others; the plan will also add more maintenance staff and park rangers—efforts aimed at reducing vandalism and increasing accessibility.

Spokane Valley Fire Department Chief Frank Soto Jr. and Fire Commissioner Patrick Burch were in Olympia on April 12 when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 1172 into law, allowing fire districts to dissolve civil service systems if most employees agree — the law will take effect later this year.

On April 12th, the Seattle Seahawks hosted a Community Day event at HUB Sports Center in Liberty Lake featuring a youth football and cheer clinic in partnership with Spokane Valley Youth Football and Cheer—part of their 50th anniversary celebration.

The team donated $250,000 to support the center’s Fields for Our Future campaign along with a $5,000 grant for youth football equipment.

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.

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.

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.

Spokane's ANHPI Heritage Festival

1-6 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Spirit of Aloha with Asian food trucks, live performances, and fun family activities.

Vancouver Canadians at Spokane Indians

6:35 PM – 5:05 PM — Avista Stadium — Tickets starting at $10 — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup in Spokane Valley.