Good morning, Spokane Valley.

In June, the city will spend $88,000 to crane the 120-year-old Monaghan statue from the corner of Riverside Avenue and Monroe Street, a move that some view as removing a historic teaching point + a lost chance for open dialogue.

WSDOT is reminding drivers to be careful when passing active work zones on local routes as construction continues.

Motorists should slow down + follow posted signs to help prevent accidents.

Spokane Police requested new drones and mitigation barriers to secure Gonzaga University for Team Egypt’s practice amid World Cup activities, as detailed in Monday's city council agenda.

The measures aim to protect training and public events (the first public mention of Spokane hosting the team).

Nine Mile Falls voters will decide in a special election on a capital levy that raises taxes 58 cents per $1,000 assessed value to fund repairs at Lakeside High School, including fixing the roof, track and heating and cooling systems (vote ends April 28).

Spokane Indians played their final game at Avista on Sunday, losing 5-2 to Vancouver and starting a road trip (6-9 record), while the Zephyr improved their USL League One standings with a 2-1 win over Jacksonville at ONE Spokane Stadium.

Local experts advise runners to taper training and test their shoes ahead of Bloomsday’s 50th race taking place in less than two weeks on a 12 km course with notable elevation changes.

They stress that preparing gear now will help avoid injuries and promote a safe race day.

After a challenging three-game road stretch, the Spokane Zephyr improved playoff chances with a home win on Sunday and are set to host DC Power FC on May 9 as well as Fort Lauderdale United FC at One Spokane Stadium on Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m.

Eastern Washington announced on Monday that Jamil Miller, a 6-foot-6 guard from Spokane who played at Gonzaga Prep, has transferred from Kennesaw State and will boost the basketball roster for the 2026–27 season (with three years of eligibility remaining).

Egypt's national team will hold summer training sessions in Spokane as Mohamed Salah leads World Cup preparations.

The camp (drawing local fans) is set to boost community interest while matches are scheduled later at Lumen Field in Seattle.

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.