In brief: Identity of arson suspect sought

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley Fire Department has released a surveillance photo showing a suspect in an arson fire set behind the HICO Village at 1201 N. Barker Road shortly after 6 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Anyone with information about the fire or the man shown in the photo is asked to call the Fire Department at (509) 928-1700 or Crime Check at (509) 456-2233.

Julianne’s Prom Closet offers dresses

RIVERSIDE – Girls having a tough time finding that special prom dress because money’s tight have another place in Spokane to turn.

Julianne’s Prom Closet, 218 N. Bernard St., has 500 prom and party dresses, ranging from size 1 to 24. Girls in need of a dress will need to obtain a letter from a school counselor or someone else in the community, indicating the financial need, to owner Julianne Sullivan.

At the appointment, girls can select a free gown.

To set up an appointment and for more information, call (509) 939-6324.

The Oaks hosts basketball tourney

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Oaks Classical Christian Academy, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, will host the 2010 Mountain Christian League Basketball Tournament, beginning today and continuing through Saturday.

Thirteen private schools throughout the Inland Northwest will compete during the three-day tournament that will include 18 boys and girls basketball teams.

The first game today will begin at 1:45 p.m. Friday’s first game will begin at 12:20 p.m. Saturday’s first game will be at 10 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (509) 536-5955.