Among the hundreds who flocked to the neon lights and symphony of video game soundtracks of Dave and Buster’s in Spokane Valley on Monday were a couple of regulars.

Matt and Miranda Rice traveled from their home in Kansas City, Missouri, to the grand opening of the arcade-restaurant, the 123rd Dave and Buster’s the couple has been to together. The franchise has over 190 locations.

.“We love this, and we love traveling,” Matt Rice said. “It’s an excuse to go and meet new people and see new places.”

The couple’s presence in Spokane Valley is a good sign for city officials, who celebrated the opening as a boost for prosperity.

Spokane Valley council members Laura Padden, Ben Wick and Jessica Yaeger were among the officials who attended the ribbon cutting on Monday morning. Some council me

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