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Spokane Valley
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gierra Cottingham reported that more than 10 police officers on bikes blocked the protesters' path as they marched peacefully through downtown Spokane. Protesters expressed excitement about joining the demonstration and continued their march without confrontation. KHQ
- ➤ Today, Spokane County aquatic centers and Spokane city pools open for public swimming with the Northside Family Aquatics Center in Colbert and the Southside Family Aquatics Center holding sessions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., while A.M. Cannon, Comstock, Hillyard, Liberty and Shadle pools operate from 1 to 4 p.m.—with select evening sessions on certain days. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gary Hill, a respected husband, father, veteran and good Samaritan, was fatally shot on June 16th at 6:40 p.m. outside Liberty Stop N Go on Stateline when he intervened to stop a carjacking—his brave act saved a family from harm. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Council passed an ordinance on Monday banning virtual currency kiosks to protect residents from scams. Councilmember Paul Dillon and Council President Betsy Wilkerson led the vote, and the police will monitor the rule’s impact – making Spokane the first city in the state to take this step. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane City Council voted Monday not to create a new homeless camping ordinance that would have allowed people to camp on city streets for up to seven days—replacing a rule overturned by the state Supreme Court. Opponents said the measure would harm downtown businesses while proponents argued it was needed to better address the homelessness crisis. KXLY
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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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Spokane Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Tickets from $36 — Catch the action in this local baseball showdown between the Spokane Indians and Eugene Emeralds.
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CRAVE! Northwest Food Festival
6-9 p.m. — CenterPlace Regional Event Center — Admission varies — Celebrate the culinary creativity of regional chefs at this three-day food extravaganza.
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