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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenacres Park reopened Friday morning with a larger playground, a new splash pad, and upgraded basketball and pickleball courts — plans for a mini soccer pitch from a Seattle Sounders donation and community garden plots were also announced. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 24 at about 6:40 p.m., Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident where uncooperative suspect Tandy C. Parker, who had access to firearms, refused to surrender and was taken into custody after a four-hour standoff—she was booked for Assault 4th Degree DV and Resisting Arrest. Spokane County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zuill Bailey, music director of Music at Manito, led a concert at Manito Park that paired classical pieces by Saint-Saens and Piazzolla with innovative songs by the trio Baribá Union. The mix of modern and traditional sounds—delivered with strong skill and passion—captivated a local audience. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Education thawed billions in grants Friday to restore funding that had been frozen for months, releasing $4.8 billion for school programs and $1.3 billion for summer, which helps districts adjust their budgets. West Valley School District, serving 3,500 students, will review its teacher training and camp funding plans as future federal cuts could remove up to $140,000 next school year — officials said they will look for short-term solutions until more stable funds arrive. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ One man detained by ICE on June 11 is set for a bond hearing in Tacoma next Wednesday — his asylum hearing is on August 23 while the other detainee’s hearing is scheduled for October — and both remain at the Tacoma Detention Facility amid reports of awful conditions. KHQ
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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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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.
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