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Spokane
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Hill Orchard and Market reopened its U-pick season on Wednesday in Green Bluff after last year’s crop failed due to harsh winter weather, and families enjoyed picking ripe cherries and raspberries from 15 acres of fruit trees. Owners Ronda and Jeff Bosma replanted hundreds of trees and introduced small vendors with prices like $3.85 per pound — the event offers a fresh start for this local tradition — as the community gathers to celebrate the season. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Cheney families can enjoy the new aquatic center opening today at 115 N. 8th Street; the four-year project gathered community input and planning to add a water slide, lazy river, climbing wall and zipline. Visitors should allow extra travel time because Cedar Street construction may slow parking access—local officials advise planning ahead. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Valley will host the Cops & Kids Car Show on August 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Balfour Park where families can view police patrol cars, a police helicopter, a motorcycle rodeo and a drone demonstration while donating school supplies for a back-to-school drive. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chad Horn, 37, with a history of arson, admitted to setting six fires near downtown Spokane and faces new charges after his arrest near Liberty while a heat advisory through 8:00 p.m. PDT and a Red Flag Warning from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT warn people to be careful amid high temperatures and dry winds. KHQ
- ➤ Deputies in north Spokane arrested 27 year old Davidson Baker on July 10 after he failed to stop at a red light on Division Street — he swerved erratically across lanes while attempting to evade officers and was taken to the hospital for a blood test — and he was booked for DUI and eluding law enforcement. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane attorney Joe Kuhlman was suspended by the Washington Supreme Court after questions arose about his health and competence during a trial—he now faces criminal warrants for missing court hearings, a DUI and drug possession charge. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane voters will decide in August whether to join the aquifer protection area—adding a $15 annual fee that will help double funding for water monitoring and pollution prevention. If approved, fee collection will begin in 2026 and the funds will be used to monitor 51 sites to protect the aquifer for nearly 500,000 residents. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Gonzaga star Drew Timme scored 30 points in the NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas on Sunday as his team lost 102-96 to the Wizards and fans cheered him with 'MVP' chants—boosting his profile with viral dunks and strong plays. Analyst Kendrick Perkins praised his performance, raising hopes that Timme will earn more minutes with Brooklyn in the future. The Spokesman-Review
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10 Essential Career-Boosting Skills Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Includes refreshments — Enhance your professional capabilities with this comprehensive soft skills workshop.
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Cherry Pickers Trot & Pit Spit 2025
7-9 p.m. — Green Bluff Grange #300 — Check event page for entry fee — Celebrate sweet cherries with a 4-mile run in Green Bluff.
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Grant Writing Essentials Workshop
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Paid event — Boost your funding success with practical grant writing skills in a single day workshop.
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Muddy Dash Spokane
8 AM – 11 PM — Qlispé Raceway Park — $74.95 — Get down and dirty navigating fun and challenging mud obstacles with friends.
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Public Speaking Mastery Workshop
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Refreshments included — Level up your public speaking skills and conquer your fear of public speaking.
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Shayne Smith Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets from $25 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with rising comedian Shayne Smith who captivates with his storytelling.
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EXIN Blockchain Essentials Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Contact for pricing — Build foundational knowledge in blockchain technology and its applications across industries.
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Shayne Smith in Spokane
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $25/$35 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Shayne Smith and his unique storytelling style.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas and Willie Watson
7:30-9 p.m. — Northern Quest Resort & Casino — Check website for price — Experience the enchanting sounds of Alison Krauss and her band in a scenic venue.
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EXIN BCS Machine Learning Award Training
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Certification course — Dive deep into Artificial Intelligence Essentials and explore its future in technology.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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