Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Jim Hall from Butler Amusements said that ride safety at Spokane Fair remains a top priority even after a fire at Vista Stadium did not affect their plans; he explained that all rides will undergo rigorous inspections (including third-party evaluations) and cautioned against using cell phones on rides.

A fire damaged Avista Stadium's concessions building early this morning at 2:30 a.m.—fire crews reported no injuries as parts of the structure collapsed and stadium officials expressed heartbreak while parking for the nearby fair remains open.

A man was arrested Thursday night after the Spokane County Sheriff's Office received reports of a hit-and-run and a driver slumped over in an SUV near Progress Road and 16th Avenue—officials later located a matching vehicle on State Route 27 and booked him on charges of driving while impaired and hit-and-run—.

Kevin Coe, known as the South Hill rapist, is set to be released from the McNeil Island commitment center into a care facility—two psychologists ruled his age and poor health no longer justify civil commitment—while he must continue registering as a sex offender and face a trial in Spokane County on Oct. 2.

Kevin Coe, known as the South Hill rapist, could be released to a group home after two psychologists determined his advanced age and poor health no longer justify keeping him confined + a hearing is set for Oct.

2 and he will remain registered as a sex offender for life.

Members of the Spokane Tribe of Indians and neighboring tribes gathered Friday at the Spokane Plains Battle Monument to honor their resilience with storytelling and drumming—marking more than a century of cultural tradition.

The event recalled the 1858 battle when tribes defended their ancestral lands.

RIM Ride - Rotary in Motion

8 PM – 12 AM — Liberty Launch Academy — Entry fee applicable — Explore scenic routes around Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley during an exciting cycling event for all ages.