Daily
Spokane Valley
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NAACP Spokane Branch President Lisa Gardner will step down after the end of 2026 as the branch begins a leadership transition with elections scheduled for November — volunteers for the nominating committee should submit interest by June 15. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Spokane was prepped last night for the Armed Force Torchlight Parade that kicked off the Lilac Festival, sparking spring celebrations in the community. The parade marked a festive start to the season (local residents joined the enthusiasm). KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ River City Youth is hosting two community planting days to restore pollinator habitats in Spokane’s West Central neighborhood — the first will be on Tuesday, May 19 at 1832 West Dean Avenue from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the second on Tuesday, May 26 at 1431 North Belt Street. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Sacred Heart said it will hire experienced evaluators with master’s degrees to manage emergency room mental health screenings beginning in mid-July — patient processes remain unchanged while affected staff receive a 60-day notice. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ May is Mental Health Awareness month and NAMI Spokane offers resources to help residents feel supported and less isolated. The initiative provides local mental health information today, ensuring help is available when needed. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Soccer Saturday is a special edition of SPR News Today that features local head coaches for United Soccer League clubs discussing tactics and strategy to help viewers enjoy the game better—explaining how to spot both defensive plays and creative attacks. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ Cade Orness, a Gonzaga transfer, announced on Saturday his commitment to Mount St. Mary’s for the next step in his college basketball career—he played eight games last season after earning a walk-on scholarship at Gonzaga. The Spokesman-Review
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Spokane Valley
Welcome to the Daily Spokane Valley, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Spokane Valley, Washington community. If you like the Daily Spokane Valley, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spokane Valley.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spokane Valley and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spokane Valley
A free Spokane Valley community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspokanevalley.com/sitemap