Monday, October 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Terrain, a local nonprofit, held its 16th flagship art event on West Riverside on October 3, featuring 483 local artists+ multimedia performances that included poetry, dance, film and painting. Organizers said the event aims to boost creativity+ economic opportunity in the region. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ FOX28 Spokane published nine Oktoberfest recipes on October 5 that show how to enjoy hearty German flavors in your own kitchen—each recipe offering a simple yet festive take for home cooking. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ The Spokane Renaissance Faire—held at the Spokane County Fairgrounds—drew visitors over the weekend with sea shanties, full-contact jousting, and costumed shows; the event featured 240 vendors and about 20,000 visitors in a larger space than before. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Portland State University study showed that federal Clean Air Act funds — including nearly $2 million for Northwest tribes — were at risk and could impact over $530 million in tribal energy and environmental programs. The report said proposed cuts under new legislation may reduce future investments that help monitor air quality and control pollution in our region. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four municipal court candidates—Gloria Ochoa-Brook, Sarah Freedman, Mary Logan, and Lynden Smithson—spoke at a NAACP forum at Spokane Community College on October 5, discussing plans to address biases and improve judicial efficiency while unopposed candidate Kristin O’Sullivan did not attend. Spokane Public Radio
- ➤ David Haring will begin as CEO of Spokane Airports today after the Airport Board selected him through a nationwide search, and he brings over 20 years of aviation leadership experience from his roles at Lincoln and Cheyenne Regional Airports — where he led key infrastructure and policy changes. He said he looks forward to strengthening connectivity for the Inland Northwest. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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Cozy Village Quilting Workshop with Fran Gulick
5:30 p.m. — The Quilting Bee — Registration required — Learn to create a modern quilt with three dynamic house block patterns under expert guidance.
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Wild Moose Chase Trail Run
8 AM — Riverside State Park — Entry fee applies — Experience one of the best trail runs in the Pacific Northwest with options for 5k, 10k, and 25k races.
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Manufacturing Suppliers Expo
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Connect with key players in the regional manufacturing industry at this annual expo.
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