Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ 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. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KXLY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Spokesman-Review
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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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