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Spokane Valley
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans departed Spokane International Airport on Wednesday for an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials and the group—including 85 Vietnam, 7 Korean and 2 World War II veterans—is scheduled to return today at 7:30 p.m. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Yesterday, 85 Vietnam War veterans, 7 Korean War veterans and 2 World War II veterans embarked on an Honor Flight from Spokane International Airport to Washington, D.C.—they will return today at 7:30 p.m. for a public welcoming ceremony. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf announced that Bear Lake Regional Park is closed to the public as crews work on construction + lawn seeding; the front gate and parking lots are inaccessible, and there is no set date for reopening. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane officials announced a series of safety measures that will soon ban right turns on red lights on Main Street between Monroe and Division, reprogram crosswalk signals to give pedestrians a head start, rename the traffic enforcement unit for safety work, and install new red light cameras at dangerous intersections + form a team to review crash data. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts reported that high pollen counts from trees and grass have caused red, itchy eyes and made daily routines harder for residents as sunny, windy weather lifted allergens into the air. They advise trying over-the-counter treatments — and to see a doctor if symptoms persist. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Maddie's Place in Spokane faces closure as legislators plan sharp cuts to its funding, offering only $200,000 of the $2.2 million requested. The nursery for newborns with withdrawal symptoms has seen nearly double the number of infants in four months and hopes to secure more funds before the legislative session ends on April 27. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stu Flesland, a Mt. Spokane star who grew up watching and playing at Avista Stadium, returned with his Indians teammates last week and called it a full circle moment (he now plays in the Colorado Rockies farm system) as he works hard to advance his professional career. The Spokesman-Review
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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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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.
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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.
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