Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Kendall Yards Night Market kicked off its 2026 season tonight along Summit Parkway and now features two new live music venues at New Love Coffee and My Fresh Basket to attract thousands of visitors.

The market will run weekly through September with over 100 local vendor booths.

Spokane Children's Theatre will stage a sensory-friendly version of *Shrek* from May 22 through June 7 with a special performance on May 27 that offers volunteer cue cards so attendees with sensory needs can enjoy the show.

The University of Washington dental school has partnered with Eastern Washington University to expand the RIDE program in Spokane; the plan doubles the class size from eight to 16 and adds clinical rotations + simulation training at the 840 Building to help ease dental care shortages.

Avista announced Wednesday, May 20 that its power lines will run on Fire Safety Mode this summer to lower wildfire risk.

The mode may delay power restoration as crews inspect lines, so customers with life-reliant devices are advised to update their account info.

On May 20, Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital hosted its annual Superheroes for Kids Day, where 11-year-old Jada Colwell and other patients received brief visits from heroes who distributed goody bags and inspired hope while raising $75,000 in donations.

The funds will support future treatments at the hospital.

Mt. Spokane Wildcats, led by standout Addison Jay, will compete in the state fastpitch softball championship on Friday at 9 a.m. at Region Athletic Complex in Lacey as they aim to cap their prep careers with a title win & honor years of hard work.

Spokane Zephyr FC announced it will stop operating its professional women's team after the 2025/26 season, ending a two-year run in the Gainbridge Super League + the club attracted over 2,000 fans per game at One Spokane Stadium.

Organizers have shared details for the Boulevard Race set for Sunday, Sept.

20 in Spokane Valley. Runners will encounter entertainment — 14 DJs, foam and bead zones, free donuts, and a Bing Crosby impersonator on a golf cart, while funds raised support local cancer patients.

Gonzaga and Kentucky discontinued their six-game series after mutually agreeing to reevaluate scheduling priorities, according to a May 20 press release.

The series, which began in 2022, was set to include home games at Rupp Arena and the McCarthey Athletic Center in upcoming seasons.

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.