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  • Freeman High School locks down due to threat

    Allan Gainer, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    ROCKFORD – Freeman High School administrators initiated a precautionary lockdown on the high school due to a phone threat on Monday. According to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Mark Gregory, at 11:00 a.m., they were alerted to the threat which was reported through a local crisis line. The School’s Resource Deputy, already present on campus, informed school administrators, who decided to initiate a lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff. Law enforcement officers from Spokane Valley Police, Washington State...

  • Titans Fall to Cheney Blackhawks, 30-14

    Paul Delaney, Cheney Free Press|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The University High School Titans fell to the Cheney Blackhawks 30-14 in their Greater Spokane League football matchup on Oct. 25, struggling to capitalize on key plays while turnovers and missed scoring chances hampered their performance. University, now at 1-7, showed flashes of momentum, but Cheney's ability to convert Titan turnovers into points ultimately defined the game. A bad snap on a University punt in the first quarter set up Cheney's second t...

  • Vulnerable teen reported missing

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    SPOKANE – The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to assist in locating a missing vulnerable 16-year-old, Naomi G. Berry, who was last seen at school but did not come home afterward. Her family reported her missing and is deeply concerned for her safety according to the Sheriff's Office press release. Naomi reportedly operates at a lower developmental level, and can make decisions that unknowingly put her at risk. She is known to spend time at the Shadle P...

  • City hosts free business workshops

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The city is offering two free workshops in November for current and aspiring business owners looking to learn more about licensing, permits, and valuable resources to start or grow a business. The workshops, organized by Spokane Valley and the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, are open to all, whether businesses are brand new or already established. The first session, City of Spokane Valley Permit Center and Business Licensing, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 11 am to noon and will be offere...

  • Deputies seek truck driver's help

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit Investigators (TUI) are seeking information about a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Oct. 18. The incident, which took place around 7:10 pm on North Fairview Road at East Piper Road, resulted in the death of a female passenger and serious injuries to the male rider. Witnesses reported seeing a full-sized truck traveling south on North Fairview Road between 6:45 and 7:15 pm, shortly before the crash. Investigators believe the driver or passengers may have val...

  • WREN, a tiny bird with a big song

    Sue Lani Madsen, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    What image comes to mind when you hear “rural Washington?” Fields, farms and forests. Small towns. Flyover country. The frontier. Tribal homelands. Rangelands and desert. Public lands playground. Home. Welcome to the WREN, where rural means all of these. Our goal at the Washington Rural Environmental Network is to bring a diverse chorus of rural voices to the table when public policy discussions impact our rural communities. We want a voice in sharing the development of our homelands. You can follow and support our work at...

  • Three Yeses and a No

    Roger Harnack, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Four measures on the Nov. 5 general election could make a difference in your lifestyle and your wallet. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when you cast your ballot: Initiative 2066 This initiative would repeal regulations that attack your ability to use nature gas use dryers, stoves, heating systems and more in your home and business. It would also restrict government agencies from implementing policies and programs that promote the use of electric appliances over n...

  • Freeman soccer harvests more success

    Paul Delaney, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Freeman's girls' soccer team this year might be compared to the various crops that grow yearly in the field surrounding the community and school. They routinely grow and some years have better yields than others. That being said, consider what has sprouted in 2024 is certainly a bumper crop. The Scotties have rolled through their Northeast 2B season with an undefeated record of 11-0 and 14-0 overall through games of Oct. 24. They are the top-rated 1A team in the state...

  • Vote for those who protect America

    Mary Blechschmidt, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    The 2024 election is the most consequential election in our lifetime. It will, starting with the next 4 years, determine the path America will take nationally and globally. We vote for politicians, who’s agendas are conflicted, and we think/hope they are working in the best interest of the people. Many are not.  Nationally, we’ve lost many of our freedoms, privacy and are being overrun with people who are not American and will over time change our culture, values and way of life.   Whether you live in the city or county, it...

  • News Briefs

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 31, 2024

    Pedestrian injured in crash east of Spokane SPOKANE – On Oct. 28 at approximately 8:50 am, a serious injury occurred on W206 Peone Road, about six miles east of Spokane. The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in injuries to a pedestrian. The injured pedestrian, who was identified as 53-year-old Paul Weber, from Spokane, was injured after being struck while WSDOT workers were loading a dead animal onto a truck. Weber was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment. The truck driver, Kenneth Massender, 75,...

  • Trunk or Treat event set for Halloween night

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 30, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – Families in Spokane Valley can join the Halloween fun at Sun City Church's Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Kids can enjoy candy giveaways (while supplies last), and attendees can see K-9 demonstrations, visit Air 1, and check out creatively decorated vehicles as part of the decorating contest. Located at 10920 East Sprague Avenue, the free event is sponsored by local businesses and organizations, including the Spokane Valley Police Department, and Spokane County S...

  • Walker leads Valley Christian

    Free Press Publishing, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Valley Christian High School's girls cross country team celebrated a strong performance at the District 6 1B Championships, finishing first overall. Led by Melissa Walker, who secured a second-place finish in the varsity girls' 5000-meter race with a time of 20:12.90, the team scored a total of 38 points. Garfield-Palouse followed closely behind with 43 points, while Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame and Republic finished with 66 and 74 points, respectively....

  • City plans first cross-country venue

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The city is taking steps to boost its tourism industry with the groundbreaking of its first-ever championship-level cross-country course. The new venue is located near Flora and Euclid, by the Spokane River, and is set to open next fall. The course is already set to host a major event: the 2027 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I cross-country regionals. Funding for the project is primarily drawn from Spokane Valley’s lodging taxes, which are earmarked for tourism-related projects. Spok...

  • 2024 Washington State Cross Country Coaches Poll # 7

    Staff, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    Boys 3A Rank 1. Mercer Island 2. Mount Spokane 3. Seattle Prep 4. Central Kitsap 5. Shorewood 6. Cheney 7. Gig Harbor 8. Hermiston 9. Bishop Blanchet 10. Central Valley Others: Franklin, North Central, Bellarmine Prep, Walla Walla Boys 1A Rank 1. Cedar Park Christian 2. Bush 3.South Whidbey 4. La Center 5. Vashon Island 6. King’s 7. Meridian 8. East Jefferson 9. Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 10. Klahowya Others: Medical Lake, Colville Girls 1A Rank 1. Cedar Park Christian 2. Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 3. Klahowya 4. Montesano 5...

  • Impaired driver arrested after crash

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – Deputies apprehended 28-year-old Tyler L. Adams following a hit-and-run collision where he crashed into another vehicle and fled. They suspected he was impaired during the incident. Witnesses tracked Adams until law enforcement arrived, noting his erratic behavior. On Oct. 16, at approximately 2:20 pm, deputies responded to a reported injury collision at the intersection of East Appleway Avenue and North Corbin Road. When law enforcement arrived, they d...

  • Explore adult activities at the library

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Library will host a series of events for adults from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. Residents are invited to participate in various activities designed for adults and all ages. CHAS mobile clinic coming to Spokane Valley CHAS Health will host a mobile clinic at the Spokane Valley Library on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room West. Services available include medication refills, wound care, treatment for acute injuries and illnesses, referrals for p...

  • Felts Field to host Air Race Classic

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE – Historic Felts Field in Spokane has been named the finish line for the 2025 Air Race Classic (ARC), a major transcontinental race for women. The race, beginning on June 17, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama, spans 2,106 nautical miles and includes 12 stops before ending at Felts Field. This marks the first time that a Washington Airport has been chosen as the terminus for the race. Felts Field, an aviation hub with over a century of history, has previously hosted renowned aviators such as Charles Lindbergh and Dorothy F...

  • Explore library programs for kids and teens

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Library will host several programs for families and teens from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. These events aim to foster learning and creativity through interactive activities. Family play and learn story-time Come to the library for Family Play & Learn Storytime on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Children ages 2-5 and their families will enjoy 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of engaging activities that explore math, science, art, a...

  • What about our big earthquake yet to come?

    Don C. Brunell, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year, it was surprising. Suddenly, we discovered federal disaster relief money may be insufficient for future hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes relief. The frequency of major hurricanes and massive wildfires is draining federal accounts, and replacement funds only add to our soaring national debt. That debt is weighing on our ability to operate our national...

  • Write to the Point

    Special to the Valley Herald, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    A vote for Harris is a vote for communism We know President Trump’s four-year track record — no wars, secure borders, energy independence (selling oil instead of buying from our enemies), lowest unemployment in decades, highest employment of black persons, fulfilled promise to bring U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, built up our military, initiated Space Force to help protect America and still fighting for America despite getting shot and a second attempt on his life by Democrat operatives. And that’s only a partial list. We also...

  • 4th Legislative District 2024

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    Name: Dan Newhouse (Republican Party) Age: 68 (born July 10, 1955) Hometown: Sunnyside, Washington Experience: Current U.S. Representative for Washington's 4th Congressional District (2015–present), was Washington State Director of Agriculture (2009–2013), being a member of the Washington House of Representatives, District 15 (2003–2009). His professional experience is being a farmer, operating an 850-acre farm in Sunnyside, WA. Dan Newhouse is a member of the U.S. House...

  • Eastern Washington University Briefs

    Paul Delaney, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    Basketball Eastern, Whitworth meet in exhibition CHENEY — Hoops season is officially here. The 2024-25 EWU Men’s Basketball schedule tips off with an exhibition game at Reese Court against Whitworth on Saturday, October 26, at 4 p.m., offering fans a first glimpse of the revamped roster. Eastern’s women will entertain Eastern Oregon in an exhibition game the following afternoon, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Under the guidance of new head coach Dan Monson, there’s a strong focus on continuing the momentum from last season that included a...

  • Freeman soccer adds three more wins

    Paul Delaney, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 25, 2024

    FREEMAN ‑ The Freeman soccer machine continued its dominating season with three victories last week and improved to 11-0 in Northeast 2B play and 13-0 overall. Freeman wrapped league wins of 2-1 against Northwest Christian on Oct. 17 and 11-0 against Upper Columbia Academy, Oct. 22, around an 11-0 win over Warden, 11-0 on Oct. 19. In a rematch of an earlier close 4-3 win over the Crusaders back on Sept. 24, the Scotties built a 2-0 lead on goals from Rylee Russell at 18 minutes and Avery Gass in the 54th minute. Freeman o...

  • Library events for adults and all ages

    Clare McGraw, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 23, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – The following events will be happening at the Spokane Valley Library from Oct. 23-25: CHAS mobile clinic coming to Spokane Valley CHAS Health is bringing their mobile clinic to the library this Friday. The services they provide will include medication refills, wound care, treatment for acute injuries and illnesses, referrals for primary care and specialists, lab draws, and flu & COVID vaccinations. • When: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Where: Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room West, Spokane...

  • Local library events for kids

    CLARE McGRAW, Valley News Herald|Updated Oct 23, 2024

    SPOKANE VALLEY – Local library events that are happening for kids from Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Friday, Oct. 25. Teen hang out & create in Spokane Valley The library invites local teenagers, from grade 7-12, to an in-person gathering where teens can hang out, study, and explore a new creative activity. Snacks will be provided. • When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Where: Conference Room B, Spokane Valley Library • Audience: Teens (13–18) Toddler play and learn story-time at the library The library invit...

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