Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old male died after being hit by a vehicle in Spokane County, in what investigators deem a tragic accident. Spokane County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Freeman High School shooter, originally sentenced to 40 years, will be resentenced due to a law limiting juvenile sentences to 25 years max. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two Spokane authors, Travis Baldree and Lora Senf, are finalists in the 2024 Washington State Book Awards, showcasing their unique paths to writing success. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel was found violating city regulations and likely the Washington State Public Records Act for using a private account for city business and blocking users. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane introduces more voluntary retirement incentives for city employees to reduce its budget deficit, with offers up to $20,000 for healthcare-related expenses. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel was found to have likely violated social media policies, violating the Governance Manual Social Media Policy by discussing city government conduct on Nextdoor. KHQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart hospital workers in Spokane plan to protest the closure of the child inpatient psychiatric unit due to staffing shortages, impacting local adolescent mental health treatment options. KXLY
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Live Concert: Montgomery Gentry with Eddie Montgomery
Experience a captivating night featuring Montgomery Gentry and Eddie Montgomery at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.
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Morning Hot Power Yoga Session in Spokane Valley
Experience a revitalizing 60-minute power yoga class in a heated room designed to enhance your practice at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga.
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Flo Rida Live in Spokane
Experience an electrifying performance by Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida, known for his chart-topping hits and infectious party anthems.
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Demolition Derby in Spokane
Experience the thrilling excitement of a Demolition Derby live at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.
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Morning Hot Power Yoga Class at BEYOUTIFUL
Experience a revitalizing 60-minute power yoga session in a heated room, perfect for energizing your morning with Yoga with Monique.
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Valleyfest Celebration in Spokane Valley
Experience the vibrant community spirit at this year's Valleyfest where various booths will showcase local talents and products.
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Rusty Jackson Concert at Mirabeau Point Park
Experience an afternoon of live music with Rusty Jackson at Mirabeau Point Park in Spokane Valley.
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September Pokémon League Challenge
Experience the excitement of a Pokémon League Challenge with a Standard format and prizes for all participants at Direct Damage Games.
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RIGHT RESPONSE® Certification Workshop
Learn effective de-escalation techniques in this comprehensive certification workshop focused on proactive conflict and crisis management.
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Justyn Priest Live Performance
Experience a captivating live performance by Justyn Priest, a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Spokane, WA, at Boomers Classic Rock Bar & Grill.
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