Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ray Kresek, an 88-year-old former firefighter, has shared his decades of experience from surviving lightning strikes to pioneering a firefighting technique during a plane rescue and preserving firefighting history through his backyard museum—his work teaches local firefighters that old-school methods still matter. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Schools across Spokane County are offering free summer meals for kids 18 and under without registration or ID — meals will be available at select school locations from June 23 through the summer. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several new laws will affect Washington residents starting July 1 when the gas tax will rise by six cents while tax changes will alter capital gains and estate taxes—another law will protect workers from discrimination based on immigration status. Companies with 50 or more employees will also be required to give a 60-day notice before any mass layoffs beginning July 27. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Neco Brett scored his first goal on Saturday to give Spokane Velocity a 1-0 win against Richmond Kickers at City Stadium in Richmond. The team held strong possession and will travel to Las Vegas on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. for a Cup game before playing Texoma on July 2 at ONE Spokane Stadium. The Spokesman-Review
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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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