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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families are invited to a hands-on Earth Fest at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., where volunteers may join in seedling potting + fence removal and tree thinning + hear a keynote speech by Jack Nisbet on fire history. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bing Crosby Theater, Willy Vlautin will join Spokane writer Jess Walter for a Northwest Passages conversation about writing and his eighth novel (The Left and the Lucky) as part of the annual Get Lit festival, with tickets selling fast. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy expert Patrick De Haan explained that Spokane drivers face higher fuel costs as up to 85% of the price rise stems from the U.S. war with Iran while seasonal maintenance adds to the pressure; locals now pay as much as $75 for a full tank compared to lower costs a decade ago. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Looff Carrousel is hosting a free Storytime event for children ages 2-5 this Friday from 11 a.m. to noon — the event will feature stories, songs, and preschool activities with carousel rides available for $1. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SHA received $126,000 from the Washington State Dept. of Commerce to plan a new childcare center next to Orchard Vista Apartments in Dishman Hills, with predesign work for a 4,500 sqft facility that will offer up to 40 childcare slots (meeting local workforce needs). KHQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shades of Motherhood Network is hosting five free events next week as the city recognizes Black Maternal Health Week — including a fashion show titled 'Dear Sis: Motherhood in Motion' that offers tips on wellness and community support. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 400 kids and teens raced through Riverside State Park on Sunday in a mountain bike kickoff event organized by the Washington Student Cycling League. Riders navigated 5.25-mile loops while families gathered (with tents and camp stoves) at the Seven Mile Trailhead to cheer on the young competitors. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Young runners competed in the annual Junior Bloomsday race at Spokane Falls Community College on April 12, 2026. Participants ran the one-mile course repeatedly, with some recording strong times as proceeds supported Active4Youth's free after-school cross country program. 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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