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City of Spokane awarded grants to five youth sports organizations for youth sports programs․
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Five local legends inducted to Hooptown Hall of Fame․
Weather
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The latest news, sports, and weather from the Spokane area․
Local news is dedicated to providing the best in local news 24/7 on TV, online, and on mobile apps․
City of Spokane awarded grants to five youth sports organizations for youth sports programs․
SWX NonStop Local Sports provides sports news․
Significant airtime in regional news is devoted to sports, including a dedicated channel, SWX (Sports & Weather Right Now)․
Five local legends inducted to Hooptown Hall of Fame․
An unsettled weather pattern for the Pacific Northwest is bringing scattered rain and thunderstorm chances․
Weather is going to be great․
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Local Business Spotlight: New Bakery Opens Downtown
A new artisan bakery, “The Flour Child,” has opened its doors in downtown Spokane, offering a wide variety of breads, pastries, and custom cakes․ The bakery is committed to using locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices․ Early reviews are overwhelmingly positive;
Traffic Alert: I-90 Eastbound Closure Tonight
Eastbound lanes of I-90 will be closed tonight between Exit 280 (Thor/Freya) and Exit 283 (Liberty Lake) for scheduled road maintenance․ The closure will begin at 10:00 PM and is expected to last until 6:00 AM tomorrow morning․ Motorists are advised to use alternate routes․
Community Event: Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series Kicks Off
The Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series begins this weekend with a performance by local band, “The Inland Empire Blues Band․” The free concert will be held at the Pavilion on Saturday evening at 7:00 PM․ Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs․
Health News: Air Quality Alert Issued for Spokane County
The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an air quality alert for Spokane County due to elevated levels of particulate matter․ Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory conditions․ The alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow afternoon․
Sports Update: Shock Announce New Quarterback
The Spokane Shock Arena Football team has announced the signing of a new quarterback, veteran signal-caller Marcus “The Missile” Miller․ Miller is expected to make his debut in this Saturday’s game against the Portland Steelheads․
Breaking News
Local Candidate Announces Run for Mayor
Sarah Chen, a local businesswoman and community activist, has announced her candidacy for Mayor of Spokane․ Chen’s platform focuses on economic development, affordable housing, and improving public safety․ She is expected to face a tough challenge from incumbent Mayor David Thompson․
Investigation Underway After Overnight Fire
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at a commercial building on the north side of Spokane overnight․ The building, which housed several small businesses, sustained significant damage․ No injuries were reported․ The investigation is ongoing․
Upcoming Events
Spokane County Fair Set to Return Next Month
The Spokane County Fair is set to return next month, promising a week of fun for the whole family․ The fair will feature livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live music, and a variety of food vendors․ Tickets are available online and at the gate․
ArtFest Spokane Coming Soon
ArtFest Spokane, one of the region’s largest art festivals, is just around the corner․ The festival will showcase the work of hundreds of artists from across the country․ It will also feature live music, food vendors, and art activities for children․
Community Announcements
Blood Drive Scheduled for Next Week
The Inland Northwest Blood Center is holding a blood drive next week at the Spokane Valley Mall․ All donors will receive a free t-shirt․ Appointments are recommended and can be made online․
Volunteer Opportunities Available at Local Food Bank
The Spokane Food Fighters is seeking volunteers to help sort and distribute food to families in need․ Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, including packing boxes, stocking shelves, and assisting with food distribution․ Those interested in volunteering can sign up online․
Weather Update ─ Extended Forecast
While today is expected to be pleasant, the extended forecast calls for a mix of sunshine and showers throughout the week․ Temperatures will remain mild, with highs in the low 70s․ There is a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday․ Stay tuned to our weather updates for the latest information․
Air Quality Alert Update
The Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Spokane County․ Conditions are expected to improve by tomorrow afternoon, but residents are still advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory conditions․ Check back for updates․
