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Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said that the missing 11-year-old boy with autism named Maxwell was found safe after being last seen near 61st Avenue and South Cook Street in Spokane. KXLY
- ➤ A 21-year-old man—William Baldwin—was accused of shooting and killing Hasani Vita near the Amazon fulfillment facility along I-90 and had his first court appearance on Thursday after being arrested on April 29 in North Spokane on a second-degree murder charge. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane police arrested a man in a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning in north Spokane after multiple 911 calls reported gunshots near Rockwell Avenue and Alberta Street which led to two women and a child exiting a home and later to the arrest of Steven Davis, 23, who now faces charges of unlawful possession of a gun and second-degree assault as the investigation continues. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Edwidge Woldson Park, crews treated the area for wildfire fuel reduction last month using a woodchipper from a $1.5 million grant to clear vegetation — a move that has revealed more of the park’s natural features. The proposed levy would fund trail upgrades such as a new ADA-accessible path if voters approve, further connecting parks and safe routes to schools. City of Spokane
- ➤ Spokane City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting for District 2 residents at the MLK Community Center (500 S Stone St) on Monday, June 9, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Business owners and workers are encouraged to join the discussion and sign up online to speak. KHQ
- ➤ Washington will require all new drivers under 22 to complete driver’s education by 2030 and will add extra safety training for young drivers with two moving violations by 2031. A voucher program + funded by increased fees will help lower-income families pay for courses that can cost over $600 + officials say the changes aim to boost road safety. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled three brands of kitchen faucets sold on Amazon yesterday for lead concerns that may harm young children—over 100,000 units are affected and consumers should stop using them and ask for a refund. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Zaepfel Stadium on Thursday, St. George’s senior Josie McLaughlin won the 1,600-meter run in 5 minutes, 02.81 seconds—finishing .22 seconds off the meet record and earning her fourth consecutive win—while the Dragons lead the Girls 2B title race and Valley Christian’s senior Westin Madden defended his 1,600 title with a 4:26.20 finish. The Spokesman-Review
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Spokane Arena — $17 for Kids, $27 for Adults — Experience the thrill of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4 p.m. — Spokane Arena — Tickets required — Experience the thrill as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roar to life in this spectacular live event.
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Vanessa Promise Benefit Luncheon 2025
12-1 p.m. — Spokane Convention Center — Registration closed — Discover the impact of Vanessa Behan on local families and how you can contribute.
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The Dollop Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets available — Experience the hilarity of historical storytelling with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds.
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Air Supply Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino — Tickets starting at $89 — Enjoy a night of classic hits from the iconic soft rock duo.
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Neverland Adventure
4-6 p.m. — Spokane Community College — Free entry — Experience a magical journey to Neverland with Peter, Wendy, and Tinkerbell.
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Kevin James Thornton Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Last-minute theater tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Kevin James Thornton.
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Holistic Leadership in Practice Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Course Completion Certificate — Discover conscious leadership through mindfulness and holistic practices.
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The Unteachables Comedy Show
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets $17/$27 — Enjoy hilarious stand-up from educators who bring classroom chaos to the stage.
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Beth Stelling Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Beth Stelling at the Spokane Comedy Club.
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