Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Spokane will begin construction this summer on Meadowglen Park — its first new park in 23 years — in North Indian Trail to serve over 2,800 homes.

The park will offer a picnic area, trail, and 16 acres of preserved land, funded by Together Spokane Initiative and a $2.5m grant.

Altek launched its precision parts initiative for aerospace, medical and defense sectors in Spokane (Inland Northwest) today.

The innovation is expected to boost local tech and manufacturing capabilities.

Kaiser Permanente previews its 2026 summer movie schedule at the Gesa Pavilion with showings from 8:30 to 10:45 p.m. plus times may shift for sunset; movies include Captain America, Wicked for Good, Zootopia 2, How to Train Your Dragon, Jumanji, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Spokane Public Schools will hold a special meeting tomorrow night to decide whether to place the levy renewal on the November ballot or vote on it next February.

The levy will remain the same as it currently funds about 15 percent of district programs.

Washington State Patrol announced it will deploy extra troopers on local roads as warmer weather draws more riders; officers will target both reckless riding and inattentive driving (three fatal motorcycle crashes have been recorded this year).

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.