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Spokane Valley
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Emerson-Garfield are invited to drop off household junk, yard waste and metal recycling at Faith Bible Church (600 W. Cora) on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They must show a photo ID or utility bill to prove residency, and items like paint, concrete or toxic waste will not be accepted. KXLY
- ➤ A Spokane mother who lost her 24-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose launched Gabriels Challenge on Mother's Day to fight the drug crisis—nearly 400 people attended the kickoff event. The initiative will hold its first mapping meeting Tuesday at Spokane City Hall where Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels will present fentanyl trend data and discuss available resources. KXLY
- ➤ Bear Lake Regional Park is reopening today at 11:00 a.m. and it will feature new pavement, landscaping, upgraded restrooms and showers, along with picnic shelters and docks to improve the visitor experience. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, eight recreational drownings occurred in Spokane County—seven along the Spokane River and one in Clear Lake—as officials warned that intoxication and cold water contributed to the preventable deaths. KXLY
- ➤ A crash is blocking the left lane on westbound I-90 near Grove Road—causing delays for drivers with no injuries reported. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane police responded to a double homicide at Hart Terrace apartments Tuesday evening—reports showed a man with a knife, gunshots, and a fight that left two people dead—and arrested one suspect while asking the public to avoid the area. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Air Supply will play on June 6 at Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino as part of their 50th anniversary tour & they are set to release their 18th studio album while planning a biopic and Broadway musical. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court will review a birthright citizenship case tomorrow — a decision that could affect children of undocumented parents — and a draft report on pumped storage hydropower offers ways to lessen harm. Governor Ferguson signed over 40 bills on issues like bail bonds and driver safety while the Spokane Council voted to move a controversial Navy Ensign John Monaghan statue to private property and ban some right turns on red lights to improve pedestrian safety. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ Local organizations support a proposed ordinance before Spokane City Council that would let parts of public parks be set as private to keep immigrants and refugees safe. The ordinance, scheduled for its first reading on (May 26), must be approved by the Spokane Park Board before it becomes city code. KXLY
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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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Hillsboro Hops at Spokane Indians
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Tickets required — Enjoy a fun-filled night of baseball with lively promotions including SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night.
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Spokane Indians Baseball Game Night
7:05 p.m. — Avista Stadium — $5 plus fees — Experience a magical evening with baseball, princesses, and a fireworks show.
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The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — $10 entry good all weekend — Discover hundreds of curated vintage and handmade goods in a vibrant fair atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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