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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane nonprofit Breast Intentions will host its annual Bra-lloween fundraiser on October 30 in Spokane to raise funds for women in need through personalized bra fittings and donations. The event will be held at Montvale in the evening—tickets are available for those who want to support the cause. KHQ
- ➤ Volunteers at Second Harvest in Spokane sorted 40,000 pounds of pears on Tuesday to send to food banks in Washington — as food banks and local stores brace for a spike in demand when SNAP funds end Saturday. Gov. Ferguson will give food banks $2.2 million a week, but experts say the cut in SNAP dollars could cause shortages and lost sales in low-income areas. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Yesterday, Second Harvest hosted a mobile market at the Spokane Valley Mall to provide drive-up free food assistance for families facing a potential pause in SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. The event served 474 cars + exceeded its goal by assisting 250 households+ and highlighted urgent community needs. FOX 28 Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley’s Coca-Cola bottling facility expansion is now complete after 16 months of work at a cost of $22.4 million—growing the workspace from 38,615 to 138,860 square feet with added safety upgrades and meeting rooms. A ribbon cutting on Tuesday morning, attended by local and state officials, marked the milestone—setting the stage for an expected annual production of 4.3 million cases. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Native playwright Randy Reinholz will stage the first reading of his new play Grandma Stories today at Gonzaga University's Magnuson Theatre (7:30 p.m.). He aims to widen views of the Native American experience and provide positive roles for young Native actors. Spokane Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Community College’s free food pantry has seen more visits as students fear losing SNAP benefits—the shutdown has pushed benefits to run out by November 1 and forced staff to work harder to keep supplies stocked. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency announced that our air is now in compliance after decades of work to lower carbon monoxide and fine particle pollution, which means we are no longer under federal probation. The milestone follows cleaner fuels, better farming practices, and improved transportation methods—steps that have helped reduce harmful emissions. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Police Department will receive $186,250 in federal funding for mental health and wellness services for officers and their families—this grant supports Struggle Well classes and training on nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, mindfulness and financial wellness. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study found that patients with frequent heartburn had an 18% higher chance of later alcohol problems and that doctors can use GERD to open a discussion about drinking habits. Researchers analyzed records from 350,000 adults between 2020 and 2023+ the findings show the risk is especially high for patients under 58. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A study of 47 donated brains found that people with one or two concussions rarely show signs of CTE—most CTE cases were seen in those with many repeated head injuries from sports, military service or abuse. The research underlined that the risk of CTE is highest for those with long histories of head impacts. FOX 28 Spokane
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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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