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Spokane Valley, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Spokane Valley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How STA’s new on-demand shuttles could change rides in north Valley
- Why nine suspicious fires have Mirabeau Park under extra patrols
- How much could Avista’s proposed rate hikes really cost Spokane Valley?
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
- Friday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spokane Transit Authority partners with Direct Medical Transportation for new mobility on-demand pilot (masstransitmag.com) — Spokane Transit Authority is launching a new on-demand service, STA Link, with one of the first pilot zones serving north Spokane Valley this fall. Riders there will be able to request curbside trips by app, web, or phone, connecting to the wider bus network or traveling within the zone at regular bus fares. Local leaders say this could significantly improve access to jobs, appointments, and daily errands for Spokane Valley residents. 
• Spokane Valley Fire investigating nine 'suspicious' fires in Mirabeau Park (krem.com) — Spokane Valley Fire Department is investigating nine suspicious fires that broke out across Mirabeau Park Monday morning, prompting extra patrols in the park and along the Centennial Trail. Officials warn these fires could threaten public safety and nearby property, and they’re asking Spokane Valley residents to stay alert and call 911 immediately if they see smoke, fire, or any suspicious behavior in the area.
• Washington attorney general challenges proposed Avista rate hike (spokesman.com) — Spokane Valley residents who rely on Avista could see smaller utility bill hikes if the state attorney general succeeds in challenging the company’s proposed 25% electric and 10% gas increases. The case now goes to the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which will take public comment at a virtual hearing on August 27.
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- Huge thank you to my neighbors that helped out my partner after he was attacked by a dog.
He was taking our dog outside when an unleashed dog bit him 3 times. My partner picked up my dog, put her in a truck bed and jumped in there… (Nextdoor Dishman Hills) - Sweet dog wondering around the roost apt area.
He’s such a sweet boy. He let me pet him and we put out some food and water. I hope his owner comes forward. (Nextdoor Dishman Hills)
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Spokane
- Hoopfest 2026: Where to go if you get hurt during Hoopfest weekend (krem.com)
- One of ‘Spokane Three' submits motion for judgement of acquittal (spokesman.com)
- Spokane City Council approves yearlong moratorium on new large data centers (bellinghamherald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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