Good morning, Spokane Valley.

South Hill resident Dan Schumacher (64) finished the Mayor's Midnight Sun race in Anchorage on June 20 and achieved his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states after overcoming health challenges.

He said he may next attempt a 10k in every Canadian province.

A fire broke out at Riverside State Park today, and emergency crews are working to contain the blaze — local officials advise residents to steer clear until the situation is assessed.

Dutch Bros Coffee is planning a drive-thru at 2703 N.

Division Street on Buckeye (the site is a renovated former Starbucks drive-thru) with a 1,587 sqft design estimated to cost $97,500; Mead-based FV Contracting will build the 12th Spokane outlet.

SpoCanopy and CoolCanopy will plant free shade trees for Spokane city and county residents to cool neighborhoods this fall.

Residents can sign up for a property inspection as part of the grant-funded program that aims to plant at least 500 trees a year until 2028.

Spokane birder Tom Munson spotted the elusive common poorwill on a gravel road north of Davenport last night & captured its bright eyeshine as the bird waited on fine sand for insects.

In Summer Stories 2026, a local memoir recalls Sarah Q.

Gardner—a community leader who planned to run for City Council—whose vibrant salon and dedication uplifted local residents and set the stage for new leaders to follow.

Spokane Velocity earned a 3-1 win on Saturday at ONE Spokane Stadium with three second-half goals marking their fourth straight victory as Shavon John-Brown and Luis Gil scored.

The team will face Chattanooga Red Wolves next Saturday at 4 p.m.

Joshua Wood and top Big Sky players led the Kickoff Weekend Youth Football Clinic on Saturday at North Central High School, coaching over 70 kids; the event continues today at Northern Quest Casino with Big Sky U and the President’s Cup and includes Monday’s media sessions on ESPN+.

On Saturday, TriCity's Tyler Bremner pitched five strong innings, striking out seven as the Dust Devils defeated the Spokane Indians 12 to 2 at Avista Stadium in a High A Northwest League game.

His dominant outing improved his record after an 0 to 4 start.