Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gordy's Sichuan Café in Spokane announces its permanent closure, expressing gratitude towards its patrons and cherishing the memories made over the years. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane County is preparing for the 13th annual Spokane Homeless Connect to provide accessible community resources for homelessness on January 23 at the Spokane Convention and Expo Center. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Airway Heights apartment complex was evacuated due to the discovery of an improvised explosive device by Spokane police during a search warrant operation. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Spokane provides various recycling and disposal options for Christmas trees and holiday waste, including curbside pickup and specific drop-off locations. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The article outlines the differences between the City of Spokane's Defined Benefit Pension Plan, which offers guaranteed retirement income, and a 401(k), highlighting the stability and predictability of pension benefits. City of Spokane
- ➤ Washington state utilized $6.5 billion in federal pandemic aid from the American Rescue Plan for diverse purposes, including infrastructure, low-income housing, and police surveillance upgrades. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CCF Classic basketball game in Spokane aims to support local cancer patients with proceeds, featuring a touching story of Jaime Johnson, who lives with an incurable cancer and sees the event as a beacon of hope for additional time with loved ones. KHQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alan Liere reports varied fishing conditions across the Spokane River, lakes, and regions, with specific spots yielding success for fly, ice, trout, kokanee, and perch fishing, alongside notable hunting observations. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Washington's men's basketball team, undergoing significant changes in roster and coaching, looks forward to revealing its true potential in the upcoming Big Sky season, starting with a game against Montana. The Spokesman-Review
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Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
Participate in an engaging trivia night hosted by Game Night Live at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews in Spokane, Washington.
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(Hed) p.e. Live Performance
(Hed) p.e., known for blending punk rock with hip-hop and other genres, will perform live at The District Bar in Spokane, showcasing their eclectic sound and decades-long career.
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PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at Spokane Arena
The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour presents a live bull riding event at Spokane Arena, featuring thrilling performances by professional bull riders.
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Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
Game Night Live hosts a trivia night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews, offering an interactive experience for participants in Spokane.
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Aaron Lewis Concert
Aaron Lewis will perform live at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane.
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Kerry King with Guests Municipal Waste & Alien Weaponry
Kerry King, the former guitarist of Slayer, will perform at Spokane Live, debuting tracks from his solo album 'From Hell I Rise' alongside Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry.
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Trae Crowder Live at Spokane Comedy Club
Comedian Trae Crowder will perform live at the Spokane Comedy Club, with a portion of ticket sales going to charitable causes of the buyers' choice.
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Spokane
This is a unique art experience featuring immersive projects based on the works of Vincent van Gogh, taking place at the Exhibition Hub Spokane Art Center.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The event celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, featuring a giveaway and early store opening at the NorthTown Mall.
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Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
This event features trivia games hosted by Game Night Live at a popular local venue, inviting participants for an enjoyable evening of competition and socializing.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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