Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Restorative Touch (a massage parlor on North Division Street) on May 29th at 9 a.m. and found two women identified as human trafficking victims (their citizenship status remains unconfirmed) as part of ongoing investigations.

Spokane police and SWAT arrested a man on Thursday morning in north Spokane after reports of multiple gunshots at 4:30 a.m. in a W.

Rockwell Avenue neighborhood near Alberta Street — the house is still under investigation.

Craig Johnson spoke Wednesday night at the Northwest Passages book club on the Steam Plant rooftop + he discussed his new mystery novel Return to Sender, which follows Walt Longmire as a mailman looking for missing Blair McGowan and was released Tuesday.

The acclaimed author used an article about a postal route with hard challenges + his childhood love for the U.S. Postal Service to shape the story set in Wyoming's Red Desert region.

Visit Spokane reported that Spokane County welcomed more than 10 million visitors in 2024 — visitor spending reached $1.53 billion and supported 18,000 jobs, marking a 2.9% increase over 2023.

Whitworth University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program earned full CAPTE accreditation after a review in September 2024, granting a five-year accreditation and allowing its students to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam and apply for licensure across states.

The achievement recognizes the efforts of faculty + students in meeting all required education standards.

Spokane mailed a $57.4 million bill to Spokane County over a long-running tax dispute—raising concerns that the move could derail regional projects and harm trust between local governments that serve nearly all Spokane Valley residents.

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.

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.

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.

Mastermind Connect Event

2-4:30 p.m. — Burbity Workspaces - Sullivan Valley Commons — $50 — Engage in expert-led discussions and mentorship for business growth.

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.

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.