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Spokane Valley
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Spokane Valley deputy arrested 47-year-old Brian E. Hohman after a brief foot chase on May 20 in a high-crime area near E. Trent Avenue—he fled after ignoring commands and was later booked at 8:50 p.m. on charges including violating a no contact order, obstructing law enforcement, assault, and malicious mischief. KHQ
- ➤ A man who said he had a bomb on an Alaska Airlines flight in July 2023—an act that forced the flight to divert at Spokane International Airport—was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and nearly $79,449 in restitution by Judge Thomas O. Rice. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CYT Spokane opens its production of 'The Little Mermaid' today at the Bing Crosby Theater and it runs until June 1; director AJ Sommerville—who grew up with the company and previously directed Seussical—says the show will offer fresh creative twists for kids and families. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Eva Silverstone from Spokane Public Library was named a ‘Mover and Shaker’ by Library Journal for her work leading the Hive—a free arts space offering studios and meeting rooms for the public and local artists. The Hive opened in August 2021 after voters approved a bond, and Silverstone said the award will encourage other communities to expand art programs. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College Success Foundation will close its Spokane office on July 9 due to proposed state budget cuts — a change that will affect services for low-income students and families. Executive director Shannon Demant said the decision surprised the local advisory board — coming just one month after a fundraising event at the Spokane Convention Center. Spokane Journal of Business
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Spokane Water District 1 found PFOS at 18.4 parts per trillion in part of Spokane Valley's water in March, which is just above the state's limit of 15 (forever chemicals have been linked to cancer) and residents say they were not told directly because the agency lacks customer email addresses. The agency will test the water each month and review the results by the end of July. KXLY
- ➤ On Thursday, May 22nd, local conservation advocate Craig Volosing and partners including the Spokane Tribe, Inland Northwest Conservancy and Mayor Lisa Brown debuted a new 1.5-mile North Palisades Loop Trail at Palisades Park between Rimrock Drive and Riverside State Park. The trail marks a decades-long local effort to expand and preserve parkland using funds from the city’s tax levy and conservation programs — it is designed to enhance community access while protecting wildlife habitat. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kids and teenagers are using AI social companions that act like real friends—experts say these programs may give risky advice and lead to harmful choices for young people. A report by Common Sense Media warns that these platforms are unsafe for those under 18 and lawmakers are considering new rules to protect them. KXLY
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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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Filipino-American Friendship Day Celebration
1-4 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant Filipino culture with food, music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Everett AquaSox vs. Spokane Indians
1-2:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the exciting live baseball action as the Everett AquaSox take on the Spokane Indians.
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