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Spokane Valley
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 16th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, up to a dozen school-age kids who are blind or visually impaired will take a free tour with the Spokane Valley Police Department to learn about law enforcement—reservations are required. Spokane County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley Investigative Unit is searching for a suspect who vandalized Greenacres Park on July 8th—damaging a resurfaced basketball court and a new tree for an estimated $12,500. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ On July 8 at 6 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department reported six fires set externally by a suspected arsonist and the Spokane Police Department is searching near 3rd Avenue while crews worked to put out the blazes—My Fresh Basket on West Summit Parkway was the northernmost fire. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane Valley Detectives are investigating vandalism that caused $12,500 in damage when a suspect used a skid steer between July 4 and July 6 at Greenacres Park—damage to a resurfaced basketball court and a newly planted tree delayed the park's renovations. Spokane County
- ➤ The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office ruled that Liberty Lake Officer Darrin Powers will not face charges after he shot road rage suspect Shane Lafond on December 21, 2024 near North Malvern Road & East Wellesley Avenue when Lafond charged at him with a knife, and Lafond now faces assault, malicious mischief, and hit and run charges with a trial set for August 25. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hanford Site safely disposed of 2,000 gallons of treated tank waste that was transported through Spokane to facilities in Texas and Utah as part of the Test Bed Initiative—crews also removed the treatment equipment after reducing the waste’s radioactivity by more than 99%. Spokane lawmakers had earlier raised concerns over the decision to route the waste through the area. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County officials held a meeting on July 7 to plan safety upgrades near Creekside Elementary using a $940,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Senior project manager Jami Hayes said the funds will pay for sidewalk fixes, ADA ramp installs and flashing beacons to help protect students and drivers in a busy area — more than 10,000 vehicles pass by daily. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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Spokane Scottish Highland Games
2:00 – 10:30 AM — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check event website for entry fees — Celebrate Scottish culture with music, athletics, and dance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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