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Spokane Valley
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 26-year-old Spokane man was sentenced to nine years in prison and four years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl-laced pills and methamphetamine in the Tri-Cities area—DEA controlled purchases in late 2023 uncovered armed transactions and a child's bag of pills in his home. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Council approved the Ban the Address initiative that stops employers from rejecting job applicants without a physical address — a measure aimed at protecting homeless job seekers. The ordinance now goes to Mayor Lisa Brown, who will decide if it becomes law 30 days later. KHQ
- ➤ Sheriff John Nowels is seeking a 5.6% salary raise to fix pay differences as he earns about 90% of what the county prosecutor makes — Spokane County Commissioners will vote on his request soon. KHQ
- ➤ Voters in two Spokane County districts will vote today in a special election that includes two ballot measures—one to approve a $6.2 million bond for replacing aging school facilities in Orchard Prairie School District and one to restore the EMS property tax levy for Fire District No.8, which would cost a home valued at $400,000 about $200 annually. More details are available on the online voters guide. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tekoa native Susannah Scaroni clinched her second Boston Marathon win in the women's wheelchair division with a time of 1:35:20 and maintained a 3:39 pace per mile. She returned after missing the 2024 race due to injury — she also holds five Spokane wheelchair race titles and is a three-time Paralympian. KHQ
- ➤ Tekoa native Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair division at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday in 1 hour, 35 minutes and 25 seconds, finishing over two minutes ahead of Swiss rivals Catherine Debrunner and Manuela Schar. The six-time Paralympian earned her second consecutive title after skipping the 2024 race and winning in Boston in 2023—joining four other Americans with multiple wins. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Tekoa native Susannah Scaroni won her second Boston Marathon in the women’s wheelchair division in Boston on April 21st at 7:52 a.m. with a time of 1:35:20—she missed the 2024 race due to injury. She also has five wheelchair race titles in Spokane—she is a three-time Paralympian and a T54 gold medalist. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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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.
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Tri-City Dust Devils at Spokane Indians
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Tickets starting at $17 — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball showdown between the Tri-City Dust Devils and Spokane Indians.
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Theresa Edwards Band Live
6:30 p.m. — Bolo's Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music at this neighborhood bar with a casual vibe and giant TVs.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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