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Spokane Valley
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ GLOW Early Learning Center in downtown Spokane helps young and teen parents manage work and school by providing free childcare, food, and diapers—services that ease the burden of daily care. Lumen High School next door lets parenting teens bring their babies to class until the children are four months old. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane International Airport expects its busiest summer yet with over 8,500 daily airline seats in June and July—a 13% increase over last season, with Memorial Day weekend departures up nearly 18%. Interim CEO Frank Miller said expanded routes to major cities like Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are driving the surge. FOX 28 Spokane
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane police expanded park patrols this summer to address illegal camping, drug use, and violent crime, and officers will now patrol parks around the clock to enforce newly revised park rules—this move follows last summer's spike in offenses that prompted stricter after-hour bans. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1934 into law to strengthen workplace harassment privacy in Spokane Valley after complaints arose over City Council member Al Merkel's handling of complaint details— the law requires removal of names, contact details and job titles from records and mandates audio changes to protect identities, with House Representative Rob Chase introducing the bill. KHQ
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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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Mastermind Connect Event
2-4:30 p.m. — Burbity Workspaces - Sullivan Valley Commons — $50 — Engage in expert-led discussions and mentorship for business growth.
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