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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The late Rev. Percy 'Happy' Watkins, a key figure in Spokane's civil rights movements, was commemorated during the city's MLK Day celebration, marking the first such event since his passing.  The Spokesman-Review
  • A community resource fair in Spokane, organized in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., provided attendees with access to real estate, healthcare, and educational resources to promote community building and equality.  KXLY
  • Hundreds commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a unity rally and march in downtown Spokane, emphasizing the importance of his message of racial equality and love.  KXLY

CRIME NEWS

  • An 18-year-old was shot and is in stable condition after an overnight incident in Spokane's Garland District, with the investigation ongoing and no suspects arrested.  KHQ
  • A man was arrested for shooting a woman in the leg during an argument at a Chattaroy bar, and will face charges.  KXLY

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Grand Kyiv Ballet will perform Swan Lake in Spokane on April 26, with tickets available from February 3.  KHQ

SPORTS NEWS

  • Following recent losses, Gonzaga basketball dropped out of the Top 25 and to No. 19 in the NET rankings, with CBS Sports projecting them as a No. 9 seed amid discussions on their defense and performance improvement strategies.  The Spokesman-Review
  • Gonzaga drops out of the AP Top 25 rankings following consecutive losses to Oregon State and Santa Clara, marking their second exclusion since 2016.  The Spokesman-Review

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • Mike Sherm Concert in Spokane

    Mike Sherm will perform live at the Knitting Factory in Spokane.

    Thu, 1/23/25

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  • Shwayze Live Concert

    Shwayze will be performing live at The District Bar in Spokane.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews

    Game Night Live hosts a trivia night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews in Spokane, featuring engaging trivia and music bingo for participants.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • Spokane Boat Show 2025

    This event showcases the latest boats and boating accessories with dealers from the Inland Northwest at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Dave Long Live Performance

    Experience a live performance by Dave Long at ZOLA in Spokane, featuring an engaging atmosphere and local music.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

    Experience the art of Van Gogh in an immersive exhibition at the Exhibition Hub Spokane Art Center.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

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