Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
🏘️ Community
Friends of Manito has funded an ADA ramp at Duncan Gardens to improve access for community members (project expected to begin soon).
After Monday's expiration of temporary protected status for Haitian refugees, Spokane community leader Luc Jasmin III said local support efforts have helped reduce risk for about 80 at-risk residents — advocates urge lawmakers to expedite TPS hearings and encourage residents to seek legal aid.
Spokane Valley firefighters rescued a kitten hiding in a closet during a large fire at Eagle Rock apartments on Sunday, and they safely contained the blaze with no reported injuries.
The National Weather Service had issued a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday due to strong winds and low humidity.
🎭 Culture
Slightly Stoopid will perform reggae rock at the Gesa Pavilion on Sunday (Aug.
2) joined by alt-reggae bands the Elovaters and Denm. General admission tickets cost $83 and are available through AXS.
Henry Cho will headline two shows at the Bing Crosby Theater this weekend.
The comedian will perform material from his upcoming Netflix special & draws on years of stage experience to deliver his clean, relatable comedy for local audiences.
Country hitmaker Sara Evans will perform at Spokane Tribe Casino on Saturday, Aug.
1, with tickets starting at $50.35 available via AXS.
🎓 Education
Eastern Washington University has opened its 2026 Fall Camp for prospective students and families at its campus.
The multi-day program will feature interactive sessions + hands-on activities to help participants explore college life.
🌲 Environment
A report shows Washington home insurance rates have risen by 55.4% since 2020, a jump that may impact local homeowners, and the National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Saturday as winds (15–30 mph gusting up to 50 mph) and low humidity could speed fire spread.
🏛️ Government
The Arc of Spokane faces a possible cut of its free Parent to Parent program after August 31 due to state budget cuts — 44 lawmakers have urged the governor to protect the service as staff explore alternative funding options.
🏈 Sports
In a six-game High-A Northwest League series at Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver's reliever Holden Wilkerson pitched four hitless innings to help his team beat the Spokane Indians 5-3 on Wednesday.
The series will continue Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
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