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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local congregations from the Spokane Stake are hosting a volunteer event this Saturday to help Elk residents rebuild after the 2023 Oregon Road Fire—volunteers will meet at the Riverside chapel on 34221 N. Newport Highway in Chattaroy from 8 a.m. to noon. The effort, part of the Just Serve National Day of Service and Remembrance, expects between 150 and 500 people to work on tasks like cutting charred trees, building fences and painting structures. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Mirabeau Point Park will grow by nearly 100 acres as the city and Department of Natural Resources plan to open Pinecroft Natural Preserve to reduce illegal camping and trash dumping—new trails and educational signs will help visitors learn about the rare pine grassland ecosystem. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Northwest lawmakers condemned political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah — his killer remaining at large — and Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered city flags flown at half-staff on Thursday following Gov Ferguson’s directive. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Gonzaga Climate Institute plan calls on Spokane to lower the thresholds for opening cooling and clean air centers—changing from 95 degrees and an air quality index of 200 to 90 degrees and 150—to better protect residents from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. City officials and community partners are discussing updates to building codes and public services as part of a broader resilience effort. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An 85-year-old farmer near Deer Park is facing $100,000 in fines from the Department of Ecology for repeatedly irrigating 69 acres without proper water rights—he said he will not pay the fines or stop pumping water from Wethey Creek. The department has filed a lien on his property and he has 30 days to pay or appeal the penalties—he insists that the water is not stolen. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Spokane Valley worry that their children see violent videos on social media—like clips from the Charlie Kirk shooting—and that this exposure may lead to stress. A study from 2023 shows 70% of teens encountered such content and experts say parents should limit screen time and teach simple calm-down methods. KHQ
- ➤ A recent study shows that even healthy, full-term babies can get very sick from RSV, and more than half of those who needed ICU care were born without known health problems — babies younger than 3 months are especially at risk. Health experts recommend that pregnant women get vaccinated or that newborns receive preventive antibody treatment to help protect against severe illness. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Parents in Spokane Valley expressed concern over violent content on social media platforms like X and TikTok after videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting circulated, with a 2024 study finding that 70% of teenagers encountered such content. Experts warn that this exposure—linked to acute stress symptoms—has led parents to monitor their children’s screen time and guide them in managing harmful material. FOX 28 Spokane
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thursday's games in slowpitch softball, girls soccer and volleyball in the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington showcased strong plays and team wins. Central Valley won 17—5 in softball with Ella Bendele hitting for the cycle and Whitney Hollen hitting a grand slam while East Valley earned a girls soccer win as Hayden Anderson recorded a hat trick. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Capsules for the 2025 Greater Spokane League volleyball teams show each school’s plan for the fall season with records from last year and updates on returning players and new coaches—highlighting efforts by schools such as Central Valley, Cheney, and West Valley. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Ferris High School setter Kjersti Jacobson recovered from a severe bike crash two summers ago—she helped her team reach their first state tournament since 2001. Now as a senior, she will focus on winning this season and guiding her teammates with strong leadership. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Local high schools in the Greater Spokane League will soon share their 2025 fall football schedule—details on game times and matchups will be updated as the season approaches. The Spokesman-Review
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