Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washington State’s Rosemary Longisa finished second in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center, earning All-America honors with a 4:40.21 finish just behind national champion Wilma Nielsen. Whitworth’s Amblessed Okemgbo was runner-up in the Division III shot put meet. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga's Graham Ike was named Most Outstanding Player of the West Coast Conference Tournament for the second consecutive year; his strong scoring and defense helped lead his team to a record of 30 wins and 3 losses and secure an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Rick Cadwallader (69), known as a Bloomsday Perennial, has run every race since his Air Force days and USPS career while overcoming injuries and challenging weather; he plans to continue racing and aims to finish under an hour again to keep this local tradition alive. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga’s 2000 team, led by first-year head coach Mark Few, overcame challenges to secure the WCC Tournament title and build on their 1999 Elite Eight run. They beat top-ranked opponents + set a winning blueprint that continues to shape college basketball traditions. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Gonzaga is projected to host the NCAA Tournament opening at Moda Center in Portland later today after CBS unveils the bracket, with mock brackets suggesting the team could face Idaho in a first-round matchup that would continue their winning run. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Spokane Chiefs clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Tri-City Americans 7-2 at Toyota Center Saturday — seven players scored in the win. They will face the Seattle Thunderbirds Friday in the Western Conference playoffs. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ After a 76-66 win over Oregon State, the Gonzaga women’s basketball team clinched its NCAA Tournament berth with 11 of 12 players making their debut. Coach Lisa Fortier and players celebrate the milestone — bolstered by senior standout Ines Bettencourt — as they prepare for the next challenge. The Spokesman-Review
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Rittz and Dropout Kings - Gr8ful Tour
7-11 p.m. — The District Bar — Tickets starting at $34.40 — Experience the rising rap talents of Rittz and Dropout Kings live in Spokane.
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Michael Rapaport at Spokane Comedy Club
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of comedy's most outspoken personalities.
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Michael Rapaport Live
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian and actor Michael Rapaport.
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Mind Reading Comedy with Peter Antoniou
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable blend of mind reading and comedy with Peter Antoniou.
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Hannibal Buress Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — SPOKANE COMEDY CLUB — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with the talented comedian Hannibal Buress.
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Victor Jones Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Chameleon — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience an unforgettable night with Victor Jones in Spokane.
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Mr. Crowley's Ozzy Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 27 years of pure metal madness with the ultimate tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath.
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Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock
7-9 p.m. — First Interstate Center for the Arts — Ticket details unavailable — Experience a high-energy tribute to iconic rock legends featuring dazzling pyrotechnics and unforgettable music.
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Dope City Comedy Tour
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a hilarious night with nationally touring headliners Matt Bellak and Tim Hanlon.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Ryan Sickler
7-9:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy hilarious insights from Ryan Sickler, the host of multiple top-charting podcasts.
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