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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beau Burdett purchased the 105-year-old Kirishian Imports, a local rug retailer with family roots, on Oct. 1 using an SBA loan and plans to boost its social media presence. He will continue working with the longstanding staff to serve the community. Spokane Journal of Business
- ➤ A Midwest Motor Express truck dock and office is planned on 9 acres at 3951 E. Garland in Hillyard, featuring 26,000 sqft of dock space and parking for 214 vehicles, with construction to start in spring 2026 and finish by fall 2027 — designed by Kimley-Horn and Mollenkopf Design Group. Spokane Journal of Business
- ➤ Spokane Eye Clinic was acquired by PRISM Vision Group and will soon expand its clinical research and support services in its four local locations, including 16201 E. Indiana in Spokane Valley; the deal aims to boost operations with improved billing + IT solutions. Spokane Journal of Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Little River Band is celebrating 50 years with two shows at the Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino this weekend. Tickets start at $43.94 on Friday and $56.21 on Saturday. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County manufacturers have invested over $577 million in facility upgrades since July, with firms such as Jubilant HollisterStier and Kaiser Aluminum boosting production of aerospace parts and medical products. Future projects in the local area include planned enhancements scheduled for 2026 and 2027 (economists note rising job creation). Spokane Journal of Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ferris High School launched an innovative program that brings engineering to the skate park with Skate Four Concrete. Teacher Gary Gillespie said students will design and test materials while exploring career options in the concrete industry + building local ties. FOX 28 Spokane
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USPS showcased its upgraded automated sorting systems at Spokane Processing and Distribution Center on Tuesday to boost holiday package processing. Angela Rettstatt said the new machines can move thousands of packages per hour + now serve several neighboring communities. KHQ
- ➤ April Westby, the new executive director of Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, described efforts to monitor air quality and cut emissions via wood stove changeouts — actions pursued amid a 65% state grant reduction. The agency is using reserves and pausing some hires to keep operations running at its Airway Heights office. The Inlander
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Glyciome, a biotech startup developing genital health products, will begin clinical trials for its PreBioGyn lubricant in Spokane in 2026 — local health partners helped move the federally funded studies from Harvard Medical School to the region. Spokane Journal of Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coco Armstrong scored his career-high eighth goal, but the Chiefs lost 2 to 1 to Everett Silvertips on Wednesday at Angel of the Winds Arena. The team will host Swift Current on Friday at 7 p.m. The Spokesman-Review
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