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Spokane Valley
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tanker overturned in Colbert on June 11, spilling about 2,100 gallons of an asphalt-water mix into the Little Spokane River—cleanup contractors are on site and the driver was unharmed. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Spokane Rite Aid stores will close as part of the chain's ongoing bankruptcy process, according to documents filed last week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court; the stores are located at 12420 N. Division (Wandermere Mall in North Spokane) and 4514 S. Regal (on the South Hill). Spokane Journal of Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley deputies arrested 63-year-old Harold D. Thompson Jr., a convicted felon, after an employee reported seeing him on a security video at a business on Fancher Road north of E. Sprague Avenue early on June 11th and investigators recovered power tools and other property along with evidence of a cut fence and broken truck window that led to commercial burglary, theft, possession of burglary tools, and malicious mischief charges. Spokane County
- ➤ A body was discovered in the Spokane River near Upriver Dam early Wednesday morning after dam workers reported it at 6:30 a.m.—the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation as forensic teams began examining the scene. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A 19-year-old woman was arrested on felony charges for suspected DUI hit-and-run incidents late Sunday night when her car struck a pedestrian trying to stop her at Maxwell and Washington and then hit another vehicle at Monroe and Alice, sending both a pedestrian and a woman to the hospital. KXLY
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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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Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane Indians
1-4 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between the Eugene Emeralds and Spokane Indians live.
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