Daily
Spokane
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane honors the legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. with events at Spokane Falls Community College and the city's Unity March and Resource Fair. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on westbound I-90 in Spokane near the Jefferson Street exit is causing major rush hour traffic delays. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madeline Crawford was arrested for stealing a purse and using a stolen credit card from a Denny's in Airway Heights, facing five felony charges. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Katia Passerini, Ph.D., has been appointed as Gonzaga University's next president effective July 15, 2025, succeeding Thayne M. McCulloh who has served for 16 years. Gonzaga University
READ NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The Tangle gives readers the left, right, and center takes on one big political story each day — no outrage, no noise. It’s independent, nonpartisan, and free to read. Built for people who are done being manipulated by the algorithm. The Tangle
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Mike Sherm Concert in Spokane
Mike Sherm will perform live at the Knitting Factory in Spokane.
-
Shwayze Live Concert
Shwayze will be performing live at The District Bar in Spokane.
-
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.
-
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Spokane
This event features an immersive exhibition showcasing the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh at the Exhibition Hub Spokane Art Center.
-
Second Annual Member Appreciation Event
The Friends of the Bluff will host a gathering featuring pizza, dessert, and refreshments, along with presentations highlighting their work and local natural history.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Feel Like the News Is Just Noise?
The Tangle gives readers the left, right, and center takes on one big political story each day — no outrage, no noise. It’s independent, nonpartisan, and free to read. Built for people who are done being manipulated by the algorithm.
It’s a rare political newsletter that doesn’t take sides — it lays them out. Every issue highlights what different perspectives are saying, so readers can escape their bubble and make up their own minds. It’s free, it’s sharp, and it’s for critical thinkers.
Start reading for free.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Well done is better than well said.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Spokane
Welcome to the Daily Spokane, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Spokane, Washington community. If you like the Daily Spokane, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spokane.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spokane and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spokane
A free Spokane community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspokanenews.com/sitemap