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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane's New Roots community garden behind the North YMCA now spans over 2,100 sqft and helps refugees grow familiar produce plus learn new skills through its Youth Roots program; the garden will hold its first saffron harvest this autumn. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Volunteers can join The Great Invasive Weed Pluck 2 on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Upper Lincoln Park to remove invasive weeds and learn about wildlife. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and a tool (parking may require a short walk from nearby areas). FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants reported fewer customers and lower busy lunch hours due to rising gas prices and increased supply costs (a 50% drop was noted), which has led some to slightly adjust their menu pricing while others keep prices steady in areas like Madison Street and Browne’s Addition. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Spokane International Airport officially completed the Concourse C expansion — a key step in reimagining air travel for the region. Officials held a ceremonial dedication and showcased improvements under the Terminal Renovation and Expansion program. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane International Airport will open its new C Concourse in early June with local restaurants, updated bathrooms, and accessible seating (a four-year project), and future work will connect terminals A and B. Travelers are advised to allow extra time during ongoing construction. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Spokane Zephyr players earned All-League honors on Tuesday (May 26) with goalkeeper Hope Hisey and midfielder Emma Jaskaniec standing out, while defender Reese Tappan played every minute of the season. Today, Aequus Sports announced the end of the Spokane Zephyr as a USL Super League club. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane and Gonzaga University announced Tuesday that the city will serve as Egypt's base camp for this summer's World Cup with team practices at Gonzaga's Luger Field. Egypt will prepare for June matches against Belgium, New Zealand and Iran. KXLY
- ➤ Tuesday Gonzaga signed Houston transfer Isiah Harwell (6-foot-6 guard who played 32 games last season) to a financial aid deal, making him the first offseason commit expected to bolster the backcourt ahead of the season. The Spokesman-Review
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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.
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Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians
5-7:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action live as the Dust Devils face off against the Indians in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Family-friendly — Enjoy Symphony Day with live music and fireworks at the baseball game.
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