Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Today, the annual Lilac Festival parade will start at 7:45 p.m. along a new downtown route from Spokane Falls to Riverside Avenue, ending at City Hall.

The route was shortened to help control rising security costs — organizers now pay a frozen fee of $10,000.

Multiple fire and law enforcement agencies held a mass violence response training exercise on Friday morning in Mead — practicing unified, rapid-response tactics as part of a year-long initiative that standardized protocols for over 800 trained firefighters.

Recent public records show that Spokane County updated marriage licenses, featuring a Spokane Valley couple, Evan Z.

Allgood + Jenna B. Gaskin, along with family dissolutions and other civil filings. These records offer official details from local courts.

Two local friends set out early today for a turkey hunt in Stevens County near Spokane Valley and faced unexpected challenges while pursuing elusive gobblers.

After a long chase through wooded trails, one friend bagged a gobbler—marking a memorable start to the season.

The BMX track at Joe Albi Stadium began its rebuild on Friday night as crews added fresh dirt, improved obstacles and a new layout — organizers need volunteers over the next five days.

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.