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Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A soup kitchen opened Saturday at 205 N. University Road serving a Thanksgiving meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mixed vegetables to dozens of local residents. The Filipino American Northwest Association led 45 volunteers in the project—planning a Christmas meal on Dec. 20 and hot meals every second and fourth Saturday starting Jan. 26. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Shadle Park Boosters ended their fall craft show this weekend— the event displayed handmade items and involved Shadle Park students. Organizers said they will host another craft show in the spring. KHQ
- ➤ Yesterday, the Spokane American Italian Club hosted a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Gonzaga Prep featuring homemade spaghetti, meatballs, and fresh-made cannolis to raise money for scholarships and local charities — attendees enjoyed baked goods, wine, raffles, and a silent auction with live music. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Washington restaurants face the highest dine-in prices in the nation with prices nearly 14% above the national average as rising ingredient costs and tax hikes force owners to raise rates to cover expenses—downtown Spokane continues to see new businesses opening and efforts to keep locals dining out despite higher costs. KHQ
- ➤ Tracy Jewelers, Spokane's oldest locally owned jewelry store, is marking its 75th year with third-generation owner Sean Tracy taking charge at its North Evergreen location—he offers fine jewelry, custom designs, and trusted service. Sean’s daughter Alexi joined last month and is preparing to help lead the business while continuing a long family tradition. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Library is hosting a Genealogy Detectives workshop at the Hive on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—led by Lynda Keenan, an expert in genetic genealogy—to help locals use DNA tests to trace their family history, with additional archival resources available for further research. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EWU geology professor Chad Pritchard is studying PFAS in West Plains groundwater that was contaminated by fire suppression foam used at Fairchild and the international airport. His research will help guide plans for an aquifer protection district—voters will decide on a small tax in August to fund the measure. Spokane Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whitworth Pirates (8-2) will host Chapman (8-2) in the Division III playoff opener at the Pine Bowl on Saturday at noon; the game marks the third consecutive season the Pirates host the first round after clinching the conference title with a win over Puget Sound. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of local fans gathered at Flatstick Pub in downtown Spokane to watch Spokane Velocity FC face One Knoxville SC in the USL League One championship match, where the team lost 2-0. The 509 Syndicate drummed support and brought the community together to cheer on the team. The Spokesman-Review
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