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🌱 How South Sullivan’s summer closure could upend your daily drive
Cheers Spokane Valley! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How South Sullivan’s summer closure could upend your daily drive
- How a late-night disturbance became a Spokane Valley hate-crime arrest
- Why a Spokane Valley senator’s slur is still sparking debate
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Today's riddle: What do you call a bear with no teeth 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
- Monday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spokane Valley's South Sullivan Road under construction Monday, expect delays (khq.com) — Lane reductions and a full closure are coming to South Sullivan Road between 8th and 24th in Spokane Valley, with major detours planned from mid-June through late August. Access to Central Valley High School will remain open, but drivers should expect delays, single-lane traffic this spring, and summer detours via 8th, 16th, 24th and Adams. 
2. Man accused of threatening neighbors, using ethnic slurs and asking deputies to 'deport' them (tri-cityherald.com) — Spokane Valley deputies arrested a 55-year-old man after neighbors reported late-night banging, threats, and racist slurs at an apartment complex near East Main and North Pines. He faces felony harassment and hate crime charges and is being held on $10,000 bond, while county officials stress that bias-motivated harassment will be aggressively prosecuted in Spokane County.
3. WATCH: WA senator defends 'R-Word' during floor debate following Governor's directive – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Spokane Valley state senator is under scrutiny for using an offensive slur during debate over a bill reshaping services for developmentally disabled offenders, but says the controversy helped spotlight safety concerns. Republican lawmakers from Spokane and Spokane Valley publicly condemned his language, even as he claims the governor’s follow-up directive validates his policy worries.
4. Anthony Karis powers Gonzaga Prep baseball (spokesman.com) — Local high school baseball fans will notice Central Valley fell 13–3 to Ferris after a big Saxons second inning, despite a solid effort from Bears player Desean Dunbar. The Greater Spokane League roundup also highlights standout performances from Gonzaga Prep, Cheney, Moscow, Clarkston, Lakeside and Pullman teams.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farm Craft Beer, Wine & Art — Wildland Cooperative
Wildland Cooperative , 8022 E Greenbluff Rd , Colbert
2:00 pm -
Inland NW Soccer Assocation Games
Hub Sports Center , 19619 E Cataldo Ave , Liberty Lake
2:00 pm -
Free AARP Tax Aide
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce , 22 N Herald Rd. , Spokane Valley
2:00 pm -
MultiCare and Cope Health
SCC, Health Science , 009-0100 Main Lobby , Spokane
10:00 am -
The East Valley Network
Burbity Workspaces , 2818 N Sullivan Rd, STE 100-1063 , Spokane Valley
4:30 pm -
The Spokane Network
Revel Spokane , 16807 E Mission Ave , Spokane Valley
8:30 am -
EWU Transfer information
SFCC, SUB , Vendor Table 3 , Spokane
9:00 am -
Colville: WorkForce Transitions - DSHS Mobile Office
Colville Center , 617-0101I , Colville
9:30 am -
The Liberty Lake Network
The Portal , 23403 E Mission Ave , Liberty Lake
7:45 am -
The Greater Valley Network
Halletts Market & Cafe , 14109 E Sprague Ave #2 , Spokane Valley
12:00 pm -
Treasurer Q&A Meeting
Airway Heights Library , 1213 S. Lundstrom St. , Airway Heights
6:00 pm -
GCU Transfer Table
SFCC, SUB , Vendor Table 2 , Spokane
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My son and his friend are hoping to earn some money doing a Sports Camp next week during spring break!
(Parental supervision provided ;) it would make their YEAR if you would sign your kiddos up! Thank you! Contact Emily (509)217-8144 if interested (Nextdoor 9th & Pines) - Hey neighbors, I'm a reliable high school student looking for anyone who needs their yard done.
Pine needles/pinecones removed or any manual labor text or call 509-850-2695 (Nextdoor Pines and Broadway)
- Western States Fire Protection Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Inspector in Liberty Lake. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Liberty Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane Valley here.
Ok Spokane Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A gummy bear (Thank you Karen J. for sending it in!)
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