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Spokane Valley
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fairchild Air Force Base will host SkyFest 2026 on June 6 to 7 with gates opening at 9 a.m. (free parking and air shows are scheduled) at the base. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until midnight PDT and may impact travel. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flight 509, a popular family entertainment center (known for laser tag and bumper cars), will close permanently on June 13. The facility will honor all scheduled private events through July 2. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lilac City Comicon will be held June 6-7 at the Spokane Convention Center — the largest Eastern Washington comic book event will feature 300 exhibitors, cosplay contests, live panels, and support Our Place Community Outreach and a local art scholarship fund. FOX 28 Spokane
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Spokane announced record visitor spending of $1.55B for 2025—a 1.4% rise from 2024—as the county welcomed 10.2 million visitors. Spending across food, lodging, retail, and transportation drove about $242M in tax revenue, easing local taxes. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Ferris High School seniors earned second place in Earth and Environmental research at the International Science and Engineering Fair earlier this month in Spokane for their project on wildfire smoke's impact on agricultural seeds, and they will continue their work at the University of Washington this fall. FOX 28 Spokane
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe thunderstorms caused power outages for over 30,000 customers across the Inland Northwest last night, with Avista losing over 18,000 in Spokane and Whitman County and Inland Power reporting 2,500 outages — customers are advised to check provider maps for power restoration times. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Avista said the Spokane River flowed 5,810 cubic feet per second at Riverfront Park on Thursday, May 28 — roughly 2.6 million gallons a minute — and expects water levels to rise over the coming week while Lake Coeur d’Alene and Lake Spokane remain near summer levels. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Regional Emergency Communications asked residents to review smart watch emergency features and cancel accidental 911 alerts (a reminder as outdoor activities increase) so that emergency lines stay clear for real emergencies. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Mount Tahoma High, Mead junior Mercedes Gilroy defended her 4A state javelin title, throwing 147 feet, 3 inches on Thursday (assisted by coach Makena Busch from a Spokane hospital via FaceTime); Mt. Spokane senior Jane Wycoff won the 1,600-meter race by 0.32 seconds. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Spokane Polo School launched its first Polo Experience Days this week (an event for beginners) to teach basic polo skills like swinging a mallet and riding horses; the sessions run through June 1 and may continue over the summer based on demand. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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