Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
Splashdown announced it will delay its planned opening beyond June 13 because renovations and heavy rainfall slowed contractor work, and management said a new date will be shared once pools and outdoor areas are ready for guests.
Douglas Falls Grange Park recently showed a vibrant rainbow captured by Michael Vidger — the Spokane in Bloom Garden Show spotlights native plant gardens and water conservation efforts that unite the community.
Comedian Tig Notaro, an Oscar and Grammy nominee who produced the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, performs her Out of Nowhere tour at the Bing Crosby Theatre today.
Longtime pianist Joanne Brown played her final service at Moran United Methodist Church Thursday as she prepares to move to the Tri-Cities in August to be closer to family (after 75 years of music in the community).
Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and Graham Morehead from Pangeon and Gonzaga discussed how artificial intelligence is rapidly changing local business and education in a new series of interviews—exploring its history and modern use in software development and daily tasks.
A Spokane swim instructor advised parents to use bright swimsuit colors—like yellow or pink—to help spot young children in the water and recommended starting swim lessons as early as 6 months, warning that blue swimwear might blend in and make it harder to locate a child in need of assistance.
At age 82, Bruce began easing into retirement by rebuilding his deck and making essential repairs on his home.
He works daily with knee pads + brief breaks to manage his back pain while preparing the property for eventual sale.
SB 6091 now requires that any home placed in a private listing also be marketed to the public to secure fair pricing.
Washington Realtors supported the law to protect sellers from losing equity and to help buyers see every available option.
The Spokane County Assessor mailed 2027 property assessments on June 1, showing minor residential increases while downtown office spaces and apartments declined.
The office said expanded tax exemptions for seniors+disabled+veterans will be announced later this year to ease budgeting concerns.
Egypt’s national team held an open practice for 500 lottery-selected fans at Gonzaga University’s Luger Field on Wednesday, June 11—local soccer fans enjoyed seeing star player Mohamed Salah up close and look forward to group stage games in Seattle.
The Indians edged the Emeralds 7-6 in a close game today at a local ballpark & officials say more game highlights will be shared soon.
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.
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