Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley is a city located east of Spokane, Washington, stretching along the Spokane River between the Selkirk Mountains. The city occupies a significant portion of the eastern region and serves as a major suburban center in the area.

The Sn-tutuul-i, the upper band of Interior Salish Indians, inhabited the area for thousands of years before European arrival. Irrigation development in the 1890s marked the transition from agricultural lands to urban growth.

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum maintains archives of local newspapers, indigenous peoples' stories, and exhibits about regional industry and aviation development.

Interstate 90 provides direct connections to neighboring cities, while Sprague Avenue and Trent Avenue serve as main routes through the area. Good road access makes it easy to travel between different parts of the city and nearby towns.

The valley transformed from agricultural land with farms and orchards into Washington's ninth largest city following irrigation implementation in 1895.

Location: Spokane County

Inception: 2003

Elevation above the sea: 607 m

Website: https://spokanevalley.org

GPS coordinates: 47.67330,-117.23900

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06