Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Moose Valley Ranch will host Market in the Mountains on September 27 and 28 with over 140 vendors offering live country music, food trucks & a VIP lounge in Springdale.

Tickets cost $21.99 for visitors 16 and older, while guests 15 and under enter for free & bar proceeds will benefit Lucky Break Ranch Rescue.

A 19-year-old suspect was arrested in Spokane Valley after a manhunt and now faces murder charges + investigators say his capture came after an intense search by local police.

On July 22, 2025, Spokane County Deputies stopped a car with changed plates near N.

Division and E. Farwell roads and uncovered a stolen trailer worth about $40,000, arresting 48-year-old Aaron J. Leigh—a 17-time convicted felon—using ALPR, returning the trailer to its owner and seizing his vehicle for further investigation.

Moose Valley Ranch in Springdale will host the Market in the Mountains on September 27 and 28—an open-air event with over 140 vendors, live country music, food trucks, a bar, and a fashion show.

Founded by Jessica Garza, the market will boost vendors by 40% from last year and will benefit Lucky Break Ranch Rescue with bar proceeds.

Taxable retail sales in Spokane County increased 3.1% in Q4 2024, with the county accounting for $4 billion of the state’s $61.3 billion in total sales.

Sales in Spokane and Spokane Valley grew by 1.2% and 2.8% respectively while unincorporated areas saw an 8.1% rise & Fairfield recorded an 8% decrease.

Spokane Transit Authority chose Karl Otterstrom as its new CEO on July 17—he will start the job Aug.10 and brings more than 15 years of transit work from a childhood trip to the World’s Fair.

He plans to boost local service by exploring a new bus route to Kootenai County and a rapid transit line along Division—moves that show his long commitment to practical public transportation.

The FDA approved Lenacapavir — a twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention — on July 23rd after clinical trials in Spokane showed no HIV infections in those receiving the treatment; Dr. Rachel Safran said the new medication will ease access for people at risk in Spokane County.

Outdoor gatherings now focus on ease and flavor — planners use simple, pre-cooked meals and portable setups to keep stress low while guests enjoy a casual spread in parks and backyards.

The trend emphasizes help-yourself buffets and relaxed decor to let hosts spend more time with friends this summer.

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.

Run The Night Glow Run

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Registration required — Participate in an electrifying nighttime 5K featuring glow effects and lively music.