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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane’s 25th annual Blitz Build with Habitat for Humanity begins Wednesday, June 3 in Spokane Valley at 228 S. Carnahan Road where volunteers will help build safe, permanently affordable homes. The two-week project is organized with Bank of America and supported by public and private partnerships. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Local developer Jerry Dicker has proposed building a public dock near the Ruby River Hotel on the calm upper Spokane River east of Division Street Bridge to allow safe kayak, canoe, and paddleboard launches — a plan endorsed by City and environmental reviews. The project will boost public access to the river. The Inlander
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inland Empire Paper Company said its Spokane Valley mill holds daily safety meetings to ensure workers wear protective gear and follow strict practices after a tragic implosion in Longview. The mill uses a different process that avoids chemicals linked to the incident (White liquor) and focuses on producing printing paper. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies recovered the stolen metal T-rex statue from near N. Short Road and W. Montgomery Road after new tips led them to excavate at the site, and its owners are now repairing damage following the theft from a roundabout at N. Dupont Road and N. Mellon Parkway on March 8. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pacific Northwest Food & Wine Festival will return this fall with three days of local food and wine events from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 + internationally acclaimed Chef Shota Nakajima will headline the celebration. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools board is weighing a property tax levy to fund operations starting in 2028 and help avoid staff cuts. The levy, expected to generate about $111 million each year, may appear on a November or February ballot, administrators said. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ EWU professor Dan Tappan is designing a suite of models that simulate airport processes for teaching cybersecurity fundamentals+ the project includes a gimballed airplane and a model tram for practical exercises and will be built over the next 18 months. The Inlander
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at WSU Tri-Cities tested a process that uses wet oxidation steam and a special bacterium to capture renewable methane from biosolids at Spokane’s Riverside Park, reducing waste by 80% and offering a potential local energy source — next, they will scale up the process pending Department of Energy approval. The Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Indians defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils today at their home field. The win boosts the team's season & excites local fans ahead of upcoming games. KXLY
- ➤ Larry Weir, a longtime local sports broadcaster, suffered a major heart attack on May 18 and underwent surgery at Sacred Heart (hospital) after friends administered CPR until emergency responders arrived, and he is now recovering. 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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