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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man riding on an electric scooter fell near Division and Dalton at 2:20 a.m. on Saturday and was hit by a semi truck—he was pronounced dead at the scene. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that wildfire season in the Inland Northwest is growing longer and more intense as dry weather, human activities, and global warming put neighborhoods at risk of urban conflagrations. Spokane County is under a burn ban until further notice and officials urge residents to prepare by removing combustible materials from near their homes—measures that aim to reduce fire damage. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ruled Friday that Catholic priests in Washington will not have to report child abuse they hear during confession, which blocks part of a state law set to take effect July 27. The ruling was brought by three Catholic bishops to protect clergy religious practice—while mandated reporting remains in other situations. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga University is honoring coach Joey August and boxers Jim Reilly, Eli Thomas and Carl Maxey for winning the school’s only national boxing championship in 1950 at Penn State—this tribute highlights their legacy in sports and lasting influence on boxing history. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Allie Turner had a record-setting season with the Gonzaga women’s team last year and was named WCC Freshman Player of the Year. Coach Fortier said he looks forward to seeing incoming freshmen—Jaiden Haile, Julia Wilson, and Paige Lofing—step up their game in the season ahead. The Spokesman-Review
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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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