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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeanette Hauck, the retiring chief executive of YWCA Spokane, will end her tenure at the end of the year and has strengthened support for women facing domestic violence (a rate twice the state average) while also addressing racism with focused community programs. During her leadership, she organized social justice challenges and built partnerships with local law enforcement and other organizations to better serve underserved residents. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ A survey by Spokane Business Association and Marbut Consulting asked 403 homeless individuals when and where they first experienced homelessness, finding 50.2% reported being homeless outside Spokane—local data shows most come from Spokane County—and sparking debate over the questionnaire design. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Today, waste worker Joe Stively with 10 years of experience shared tips for a more efficient trash pickup, noting that blind spots and cars parked too close slow his route — he urged residents to set bins out by 6:00 a.m. and sort items correctly to avoid extra fees. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that crews will finish work on Stevens Street before Hoopfest—after the event, construction will pause and then resume on Washington Street. They thanked residents for their patience with lane reductions and intersection disruptions. FOX 28 Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by researchers from Ohio State and Vassar found that parents spent more time and money on youth sports than in past decades — survey answers from nearly 4,000 people show that parents of kids born in the 1990s went to games every week instead of once a month — and experts said that this shift began when intense parenting grew common. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger were recalled on June 20 after a listeria outbreak sickened 17 people and led to three deaths and one fetal loss—customers should discard or return any products with June best-by dates. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a strong start, the Spokane Indians lost eight straight games—tying them with Tri-City for last place in the first half as key hitters saw their performance drop. The team resumed play on Friday and must improve its offense and pitching if they are to defend their championship title. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Hoopfest 2025 is almost here—local teams are set to compete in basketball contests and enjoy community events that will bring Spokane Valley residents together. KXLY
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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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