Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Fire Department reported a record 54,312 service calls in 2024, with the majority being medical emergencies and about 5,500 fire incidents, including seven fire-related civilian deaths. KHQ
- ➤ A vigil is being organized at Redband Park to honor Megan Stedman, an Indigenous woman, and raise awareness about domestic violence after her alleged murder by her estranged boyfriend. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-90 eastbound near the Spokane Airport caused traffic delays on Saturday night. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Numerous legal proceedings, including new suits for restitution of premises, criminal sentencings, marriage dissolutions, and bankruptcy petitions, were recorded in Spokane County courts. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Department of Agriculture alerts about the avian flu risk in cats and recommends against feeding them contaminated raw food to prevent infection. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga's women's basketball team secured a victory over Washington State with a 69-61 win, leveraging a significant rebounding advantage and tightening the race in the West Coast Conference. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga and Washington State basketball teams, both with a 13-4 record, face off for the 77th time, renewing their long-standing rivalry. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Mike Sherm Concert in Spokane
Mike Sherm will perform live at the Knitting Factory in Spokane.
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Shwayze Live Concert
Shwayze will be performing live at The District Bar in Spokane.
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Medal Madness: Multi-Distance Running Event
The Medal Madness event features races of various distances including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon, all starting at Liberty Park with themed medals awarded to finishers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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