Good morning, Spokane Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.