Daily
Spokane Valley
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A village of 30 tiny homes is set to be built on an empty plot in West Hills this Fall to house the homeless, but nearby residents and a sober living community worry the project may hurt the neighborhood. City Councilman Johnathan Bingle and Waters Meet Foundation say the location is cost-effective and near public transit and urge more community discussion. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Spokane launched a new website that helps immigrant and refugee communities learn about their constitutional rights — the site offers Red Cards in nearly 20 languages. Mayor Lisa Brown said the webpage supports residents regardless of immigration status — giving essential legal information to help them feel safe. KXLY
- ➤ Senator Maria Cantwell reintroduced a bill on August 1 to upgrade the weather radio service so that more Americans receive timely alerts—her plan includes $25 million per year for operations plus an extra $100 million for system upgrades. In Washington, the current 17 national radio transmitters will be modernized if the bill passes. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Spokane is facing rising jail costs—its contract bill growing from about $4 million to $7.5 million—after funds from its Criminal Justice Assistance Fund were redirected to other city needs, leaving two months of unpaid fees and a 180-day notice requirement for contract termination; SRHD plans a back-to-school health clinic at Shaw Middle School on August 27 to offer free immunizations addressing COVID and HPV hesitancy. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ben Gregg played in the NBA Summer League with the Celtics in Las Vegas and now will join Strasbourg in France for a one-year deal — he expects to get more minutes and learn a new style of play. Gregg spent 4½ seasons at Gonzaga and said seeing old teammates in different jerseys left a lasting impression — a feeling he hopes to build on in Europe. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The annual Spike and Dig Volleyball Tournament returns to Dwight Merkel Field this weekend as local teams prepare to compete. Forecasts call for scattered thunderstorms in the morning with winds up to 15 mph & a 60% chance of rain. KHQ
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a decade.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Spokane Valley
Welcome to the Daily Spokane Valley, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Spokane Valley, Washington community. If you like the Daily Spokane Valley, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spokane Valley.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spokane Valley and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spokane Valley
A free Spokane Valley community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspokanevalley.com/sitemap