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Spokane Valley
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local mother saw young soccer players on the Future Pirates team playing without proper equipment, so Hillyard Built donated cleats and shin guards to seven athletes — boosting their confidence and play. KXLY
- ➤ Nearly three years after the Gray Fire, Medical Lake homeowners report receiving only a fraction of the funds needed to rebuild — many still await full payouts, and officials are holding a town hall on May 20 to address disputed claim issues. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheney High School senior Hayden Bowdish has been named Lilac Queen to lead the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade during the upcoming celebration, reconnecting with Spokane roots. Her selection follows months of training that prepared her for this full circle moment in the community. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Record-high gas prices of $5.40 per gallon are increasing delivery costs for local food banks while more families rely on them, with Partners INW now serving over 400 households daily and Second Harvest driving hundreds of miles for produce donations. The groups urge community donations to help ease rising costs. KXLY
- ➤ Record-breaking gas prices hit $5.40 per gallon yesterday in Spokane, raising fuel costs for local food banks as they served more families facing rising living expenses. Second Harvest and Partners INW have incurred heavy fuel bills + are urging donations from the community. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools officials broke ground on a new Adams Elementary School building on South Hill Thursday—replacing a 116-year-old structure—to open for the 2027-2028 school year, with students moved to the old Jefferson building for the project funded by a $200 million bond measure approved in November. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In August, West Plains residents will vote on a self-tax measure to fund aquifer protection for safe drinking water & a public comment period on PFAS projects stays open until June 30. Providence announced changes to which providers perform psychiatric assessments at Sacred Heart to address rising mental health needs. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Chiesa ended his UFC career on March 28 with a 63-second win (his 13th submission) over Niko Price at Climate Pledge Arena. His longtime coach Rick Little, who first spotted him in a Spokane gym, celebrated the fighter’s hometown grit and the lasting bond they built over years. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga women’s basketball coach Lisa Fortier secured transfer guard Emmy Roach from Rider University when the 6-foot guard announced her commitment on Instagram Tuesday. The move aims to boost the team’s height and depth for the upcoming season. The Spokesman-Review
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The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — $10 per person (children 12 and under free) — Experience a weekend filled with curated vintage and handmade treasures from many charming vendors.
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