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SPOKANE VALLEY – The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend its annual Nonprofit Showcase on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 North Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. This free event will highlight the work of local nonprofit organizations and offers an opportunity to network with people who are passionate about giving back to the community. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while learning about local volunteer o...
PASCO — State Attorney General candidate Pete Serrano is keeping his spirits high as he watches ballots return over the next several days in the Nov. 5 general election. Early returns Tuesday night, showed Serrano trailing Nick Brown; the two are vying to replace Bob Ferguson, who is running for governor. The unofficial early tally showed Brown with 1,412,902 votes (56.47%) and Serrano with 1,087,107 (43.45%). Brown was leading in 10 counties; Serrano in 28, including 19 of the 20 in Eastern Washington. At press time, C...
SPOKANE COUNTY – Ted Cummings, Democratic candidate for Washington State House in Legislative District 4, expressed strong disappointment in the outcome of his race and broader election results, citing concerns over the political direction among voters. “I’m very disappointed,” Cummings stated in an interview Tuesday evening. “I had hoped that people would have rejected this whole MAGA Republican movement and vote in their own best interest. But people are okay with supporting hate and outright lies.” With election re...
WASHINGTON – Leonard Christian expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm following his likely victory Tuesday evening, stating, “I just am excited to get to work, really humbled and appreciate and thank the voters, and all the people who helped us get here. Couldn’t have done it without a good team.” With a comfortable lead at 63% of the vote, Christian noted his respect for his opponent, saying, “I’d really like to thank my opponent; he kept it clean, and was a very nice young man to have in the race. I wish him the best....
SPOKANE COUNTY – Ted Cummings, Democratic candidate for Washington State House in Legislative District 4, expressed strong disappointment in the outcome of his race and broader election results, citing concerns over the political direction among voters. “I’m very disappointed,” Cummings stated in an interview Tuesday evening. “I had hoped that people would have rejected this whole MAGA Republican movement and vote in their own best interest. But people are okay with supporting hate and outright lies.” With election re...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Photos by Roger Harnack, Matthew Strissel, TeAire Baier and Janelle Hein. The night sky over Eastern Washington lit up with vibrant displays of the Northern Lights on Thursday, October 10. Photographers captured stunning images of the aurora borealis from various locations, including Davenport, Colfax, Tekoa, and Tekoa Mountain. The lights danced in shades of green and purple, creating a breathtaking view for those lucky enough to see them. In addition to the aurora, the...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A local woman was startled awake on October 9, when she discovered a male intruder in her home, prompting the suspect to flee the scene. The incident occurred near North Adams and East Riverside Lane in Spokane Valley. Deputies located the suspect in a nearby driveway after a second caller reported suspicious activity. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Autin M. Kelly, appeared intoxicated and made claims of being beaten and shot, though no gunshot w...
SPOKANE COUNTY – The Spokane County Elections Office announced they have mailed more than 360,000 ballots last Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10 and 11, for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. If voters haven’t received their ballot by Friday, Oct. 18, the Elections Office urges them to call them at (509) 477-2320 to get a replacement. This week, both the Local Voters’ Pamphlet and the State Voters’ Pamphlet will also be sent to all residences in Spokane County. If someone needs to register to vote or update their voter regis...
SPOKANE – Detectives recovered a Sig Sauer handgun, ammunition, and a loaded magazine on October 8 during their investigation of Ian I. Tanner, 43 for burglary. Tanner, a multi-time convicted felon, was additionally charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after authorities discovered he had pawned the handgun, which he is prohibited from owning due to his felony status. Spokane County Deputies arrested Tanner for a residential burglary in Spokane Valley after a brief foot pursuit on Oct. 1. The incident occurred in l...
LIBERTY LAKE – Spokane Valley firefighters and emergency responders executed a successful rescue of an injured mountain biker on the challenging trails above Liberty Lake on Saturday, October 12. The Spokane Valley Fire Department was dispatched around 12:30 pm in response to reports of a biker who had fallen and sustained injuries. When they arrived, firefighters discovered that the biker had sustained injuries due to a fall. Given the challenging terrain, crews initially attempted to reach the biker by ground with the a...
PASCO — With less than 30 days to go in the Nov. 5 general election, a county auditor and state representative want to intervene in an effort to sweep away the constitutional residency requirement to vote. Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton of Pasco and 19th Legislative District Rep. Jim Walsh of Aberdeen, both Republicans, are seeking to require to state elections officials to follow the state Constitution or go about a legal change to the constitution. At issue is the unilateral decision by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs,...
