Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Hundreds of volunteers joined the Earth Day cleanup at High Bridge Park and People’s Park—a project organized by the Spokane Riverkeeper to protect the Spokane River.

The community event brought locals together to care for their shared environment.

Travel expert Rick Steves will speak at Northern Quest Resort and Casino on Friday.

He will share travel lessons from trips to places like Palestine, Cuba and Iran and said that culture shock helps people learn about each other — ideas from his book Travel as a Political Act.

Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels asked county commissioners for a raise to boost his salary by over $30,000—he said his pay is falling behind that of his command staff.

He proposed tying his wage to that of an undersheriff and cutting an inspector position to save $65,000 over three years, and commissioners will vote on the change soon.

Leon Panetta, the former secretary of defense, will visit Spokane this week and receive the Thomas S.

Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service from WSU’s institute. He warned that American leaders must work together or the nation will face decline—stressing the need for strong leadership to guide the country.

The federal government will enforce Real ID rules for domestic flights on May 7 and Washington offices are busy so people are advised to book an appointment.

Washington’s Enhanced Driver’s License works as a Real ID, costs $116 for a new license or $7 per year for an update, and needs proof of citizenship, identity, residency, and a Social Security number—residents are urged to act now.

The Spokane Chiefs rallied from a 4-1 deficit to beat the Victoria Royals 5-4 in overtime at Memorial Arena on Saturday.

Andrew Cristall scored with 2 seconds left — the team now leads the series 3-2 as Games 6 and 7 will be held at Spokane Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Friday, high school sports in the Greater Spokane League saw Ferris beat Mead 15-4 in baseball with Bo Johnson recording three hits and four RBIs, and Mt. Spokane won 13-1 in softball as Emme Bond went 4 for 4 with five RBIs — other contests in soccer and tennis also produced wins for local teams. These results add to a busy night of spring sports for our area.

The Hillsboro Hops scored a deciding run in the eighth inning — a two-out RBI single by J.J.

D’Orazio gave them a 4-3 win over the Spokane Indians, who lost their third straight one-run game on Saturday at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane now trails 2-3 in the series, with the final game set for Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

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.

Spokane Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils

11:05 AM — Avista Stadium — Tickets available at low prices — A thrilling baseball matchup in Spokane Valley comes alive with the Spokane Indians taking on the Tri-City Dust Devils.