Good morning, Spokane Valley.

On Thursday, June 4, Camas Meadow Community Park held a ribbon cutting in Medical Lake—County Commissioner Al French and local officials joined neighborhood supporters to inaugurate the park with sports facilities, a playground, and an off-leash dog area.

Splash Down Water Park is set to reopen on Saturday, June 13 after extensive renovations under new management.

The park improved its pools and facilities to offer local families a refreshed summer experience.

Walters Fruit Ranch is hosting its annual Strawberry Kick Off event on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Green Bluff site at 17706 N Sands Road, where visitors can pick sweet, June-bearing strawberries until the berries run out.

International Beauty Education Center — celebrating one year in Northtown Mall — is hosting a free Princess Spa Day for local children; the event takes place Thursday, July 23 from 11am-3pm.

Comcast and Xfinity restored internet and TV service yesterday around noon — after service went out around 11 a.m. due to network damage that impacted over 2,000 customers in south Spokane and Spokane Valley.

Spokane-based Avista signed an agreement with a mystery large load customer that will use 500 MW of power by 2032, starting with 125 MW by 2029, and the customer will cover added infrastructure costs while the deal awaits permitting and further contract negotiations.

Spokane Cocktail Week returns with over 50 locations offering more than 200 craft cocktails and nonalcoholic options.

Uno Mas will host a patio party Friday night and visitors can collect stamps at participating venues.

Whitworth University announced its four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will start in fall 2027 after receiving state Board of Nursing approval — the program builds on local health partnerships and will use renovated space in Hawthorne Hall with simulation suites.

Gonzaga University president Katia Passerini will celebrate her first anniversary on July 15 — hosting the Egyptian World Cup team base camp later this month.

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners marks its 60th birthday with a leadership change from Julie Honekamp to Amber Johnson.

After a son's engagement spurred a home update, a local homeowner converted unused bedrooms into guest spaces for upcoming family visits.

A labor-intensive closet remodel, new paint, blinds & lighting refreshed the rooms to better welcome visitors.

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.

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.

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.