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Spokane Valley
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sullivan Road Bridge, named after early settler John Sullivan, opened in November 1951 to link growing parts of Spokane Valley. Weight limits on the old span led officials to add a bridge in 1973 and replace it in January 2017+ marking decades of local progress. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane was recently ranked among the worst drivers in Washington—recording 31.7 incidents per 1,000 drivers in a LendingTree analysis that included tens of thousands of crashes, speeding tickets, DUIs and insurance inquiries. The report placed Spokane behind only Olympia and Kirkland. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Spokane hosts the 2025 RETA National Conference at the Spokane Convention Center, offering hands-on training, workshops and technical presentations for industrial refrigeration professionals—spanning four days with networking sessions and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest industry technology. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane's iconic Parkade was added to the Washington Heritage Register and may soon be listed nationally as one of the state’s only two recognized parking structures—an honor that offers tax breaks and potential federal credits. Built in 1967 to boost downtown shopping, the structure has received nearly $9 million in upgrades to secure its future. The Spokesman-Review
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A FOX28 article offers 11 fall brunch ideas to brighten weekends in Spokane Valley with recipes such as Pumpkin Pancakes and Breakfast Sandwich—designed to bring warm, easy flavors to lazy mornings. Each dish blends hearty and light ingredients to match the cool season and provide comfort at the table. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A FOX28 article detailed nine fall casserole recipes that locals have been recreating for easy, warm meals, with dishes like Walking Taco Casserole & Chicken Enchiladas providing hearty comfort on chilly evenings. FOX 28 Spokane
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Calgary Hitmen blanked the Spokane Chiefs 5-0 on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome when Russian import Andrei Molgachev recorded a hat trick and Calgary goalie Eric Tu made 29 saves. Spokane played its fifth road game on a six game trip and struggled with early penalties and a poor power play—highlighting the team's fatigue. The Spokesman-Review
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Immunization Clinic at CHAS Health Valley
9 a.m.-1 p.m. — CHAS Valley Medical Clinic — Call to schedule or walk in — Get your flu shot at this community-focused vaccination event.
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