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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Earth Day Block Party will bring sustainability services to Spokane today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Central Abbey with free programs including a Mend-It Cafe, bike sale, food, live music + community art designed to boost environmental awareness. KXLY
- ➤ After a 12-year restoration, the historic Cheney Depot reopened yesterday as the home of Eastern Coffee Roasters — featuring local historical artifacts — and hosts a dedication ceremony today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 15 Union Street. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Skewers closed Friday in observance of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, marking the historic event when over 1.5 million Armenians lost their lives in 1915. The restaurant says it honors the past and preserves Armenian culture for the community. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five local parent co-op preschools will secure funding for next year as Spokane Falls Community College steps in to support them amid statewide funding shifts. The programs, serving 15 to 60 families each, will also expand to include a transitional kindergarten program (meeting growing community needs). FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ At University High School, Camren Breeden built a wooden walker for blind classmate Daniel using spare wood from a CTE class. The device is in beta and will be updated to help another visually impaired student + improve school accessibility. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ East Valley School District will appear on April ballots with a $220 million bond proposal to replace its aging high and middle schools. If approved, property taxes will rise by about ($1.23 per $1,000) and ballots must be cast by 8 p.m. on April 28 to fund new facilities. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley council will vote next Tuesday on a $44 million ice rink proposal by a local donor — if approved, it will build a 65,000 sqft complex on 11 acres near Sullivan Park and open by June 2027, with backing from the Spokane Jr. Chiefs youth hockey team. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tadahiko Hasebe, 88, prepares to run his 48th Bloomsday event after completing 23 major marathons & 47 previous Bloomsdays. KHQ
- ➤ Jack Kayil has declared for the NBA Draft while keeping his commitment to Gonzaga, leaving his options open for both professional & college play. The 20-year-old guard from Alba Berlin remains eligible to play at the college level if he withdraws his name before the deadline. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Tadahiko Hasebe (88) is set to run in this year’s Bloomsday event and builds on his experience from 23 major marathons and 48 previous Bloomsdays, marking another milestone in his long tradition of racing in the community. KHQ
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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.
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Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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