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Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Spokane Valley Fire Department held its annual Fire and Life Safety Open House with live demonstrations that let visitors explore a fire engine and helicopter. Local families enjoyed hands-on activities and free lunch with the crew while the new training center was showcased — giving the community a chance to learn key safety tips. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane native Kristin Blyckert visited family this week and spoke about her work in Kyiv as a human rights lawyer with Global Rights Compliance—she works with Ukrainian prosecutors to build cases against Russian soldiers for war crimes and explained how Kyiv blends cultural life with war realities. Spokane Public Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Spokane hosted its first Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on September 27 with live music, performances, food and local vendors — the event was organized by the Downtown Spokane Partnership and the Spokane Chinese Association to celebrate cultural traditions. FOX 28 Spokane
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga University named its first female president on September 27th when Katia Passerini, who was Seton Hall’s provost and born in Italy, took over from Thayne McCulloh after 16 years of leadership. She told students that this historic change marked the fulfilment of her lifelong dream—while the ceremony included the highest-ranking nun in the Vatican. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane’s Police Ombudsman Bart Logue is under independent investigation for allegedly using his official role to secure a $100,000 consulting contract in Illinois — a complaint refiled by Spokane Valley resident Evans Sims follows an earlier allegation of mishandling an investigation that was dismissed by the city’s ethics commission. FOX 28 Spokane
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new list offers 13 fall brunch ideas that give hosts easy recipes when friends show up unexpectedly — the dishes include warm favorites like Pancake Casserole and Blueberry Pancakes. The ideas help make busy mornings less stressful and full of seasonal flavor. FOX 28 Spokane
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