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Spokane Valley
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local resident Mark Folsom, after losing his daughter, offered to form a nonprofit to care for Mica Cemetery—an old plot long neglected by the county—and create a space for grieving families. The Board of County Commissioners said they will sell the cemetery for a nominal $1 once Folsom secures proper licensing and an endowment trust fund of at least $25,000 before holding a public hearing on the plan. Spokane Public Radio
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley firefighters responded to a brush fire near milepost 4 on Centennial Trail on October 1, 2025, and officials reminded residents that burn restrictions remain in place—dry fuels and windy conditions continue to pose a risk. FOX 28 Spokane
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga University will host a Climate Change Theatre Action event Friday through Sunday—its first participation—at the Magnuson Theatre, where 11 five-minute plays will highlight climate change and local campus actions. The event, led by co-directors Lydia Borowicz and Blake Edwards, will use simple sets and lighting to let the stories speak for themselves. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. to a brush fire along Centennial Trail near milepost 4 — the fire department said dry fuels and windy conditions keep wildfire risks high. KHQ
- ➤ Shoppers in Washington will pay 12 cents for disposable bags beginning Jan. 1 instead of 8 cents—part of a plan to reduce plastic waste and promote reusable bags. The higher fee will stay until the end of 2027 when it will increase by an additional four cents. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Housing Authority said Wednesday that its programs remain unchanged despite federal shutdown concerns as the October Housing Assistance Payments have been issued — officials said they will update clients if any changes occur. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A taskforce of 33 community, law enforcement, business, and public health leaders began studying Spokane’s public safety and criminal justice systems to draft a plan that may include a new jail by mid-2026—leaders said this effort addresses long-standing issues. Members will meet monthly starting today with some sessions open to the public. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ The Spokane Housing Authority said Wednesday that it monitored the potential effects of a federal shutdown but saw no changes in its programs—October Housing Assistance Payments were already issued. SHA will update residents if any program changes occur. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane County settled with jail contractor NaphCare by receiving $731,207—money to reimburse the county for its share of a wrongful death case after Cindy Lou Hill's 2018 death. County officials are now planning a replacement contract with Mediko Correctional Healthcare after NaphCare pulled out citing litigation concerns. The Spokesman-Review
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Washington state will require Spokane to allow co-living (a modern version of boarding houses with individual rooms and shared kitchen) and city officials will update the housing code by the end-of-year to support affordable options for those near 50% AMI. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Kayil, a 6-foot-5 guard who helped Germany win silver at the FIBA U-19 World Cup, committed to Gonzaga on Wednesday morning as the school’s first choice for the 2026 class; the 19-year-old played for KK Mega Basket last season and will join Alba Berlin this fall — while he may still enter the NBA Draft. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Tyon Grant-Foster is cleared to practice with Gonzaga while the NCAA reviews his eligibility waiver for the 2025-26 season—he transferred from Grand Canyon and awaits final approval to compete for Mark Few’s team. The Spokesman-Review
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Folk Bird Quilting Workshop with Heather Black
5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. — Spokane Fairgrounds — Quilt Kit required — Create a delightful family of modern birds in this hands-on quilt workshop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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