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Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Janet Mann—who founded Children's Ark in 1995 and cared for 120 foster children—was honored with the YWCA Lifetime Achievement Award this week after she was fatally struck by a car downtown last summer, and the driver was sentenced to probation. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, March 15, 2025, downtown Spokane hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day parade featuring trucks, floats, dancers and pugs in green as dry weather replaced clouds and temperatures lingered in the low 40s—families gathered along the streets to celebrate Irish traditions. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane Symphony’s concertmaster Mateusz Wolski composed an original violin solo inspired by Over the Rainbow for astronaut Anne McClain, who is set to join NASA’s Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station, and he recorded the piece on his iPhone last weekend—he will share a higher-quality version and perform it as an encore at Masterworks concerts on March 29—30 at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ During the St. Patrick’s Day on Monroe event, some attendees saw fire engines near the North Monroe parking garage and the Spokane Fire Department later learned that steam was mistaken for smoke—triggering a false alarm—and thanked the public for spotting the issue. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coyotes are increasingly seen in Spokane neighborhoods as they search for food and fewer predators keep them away from natural habitats. Experts advise residents to secure small pets and avoid feeding the animals (WDFW guidelines). The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane astronaut and Crew-10 commander Anne McClain has arrived at the International Space Station after a 29-hour journey with her crew, who launched from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday with fellow NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, and Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi. The handover with Crew-9 is set to begin soon as their return could start Wednesday if weather permits. The Spokesman-Review
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local developers are planning several projects in Spokane with Catholic Charities proposing to renovate a housing complex near Spokane Community College into 123 units, Cary Snow developing a 500-unit mixed-use project at Gem at Midway, and Scott Milionis designing a three-story residential building in South Hill. The projects involve investments from $1.8 million to $85 million—indicating a growing real estate market. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night at the Arena, the Spokane Chiefs beat the Tri-City Americans 5—1 as their defense limited the opposition to 17 shots and Andrew Cristall scored a goal and added an assist. With four games left in the regular season, the team has already locked in a playoff seed and will host later rounds on April 2 and 3. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane Zephyr forward Emina Ekic scored a free kick in stoppage time that gave her team a dramatic 3-2 win over visiting DC Power at ONE Spokane Stadium on Saturday afternoon (the victory boosted Zephyr's standings). They will play a road match at 4 p.m. on Wednesday in Tampa Bay. The Spokesman-Review
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Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2025 Tour in Spokane
The live performance features stunning dance routines and entertainment from popular celebrities Stephen Nedoroscik and Chandler Kinney, bringing the excitement of the hit show to Spokane.
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Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Spokane Chiefs Hockey Game
Watch the Spokane Chiefs take on the Seattle Thunderbirds in a thrilling Western Hockey League match at the Spokane Arena.
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Spokane Velocity FC Takes on FC Naples in Professional Soccer Match
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PMP Certification Training: 4-Day Classroom Course in Spokane, WA
This comprehensive 32-hour interactive classroom training for the PMP certification includes PMBOK Guide 6th Edition, practical exercises, and certification assistance.
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Alton Brown: Last Bite
7:30-9 p.m. | First Interstate Center for the Arts | Tickets available | Enjoy a night filled with cooking, comedy, music, and fun science experiments with Alton Brown.
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live
7:30-9 p.m. — First Interstate Center for the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of Sailor Moon in a dynamic live 2.5D musical performance.
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2025 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship - Spokane Regional
The Spokane Regional of the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship will take place at Spokane Arena, featuring thrilling matchups among top women's collegiate teams.
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Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
Experience a live theatrical performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Spokane Civic Theatre.
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Masterworks 7: Mateusz Performs Bruch's Violin Concerto
The concert features conductor James Lowe and violinist Mateusz Wolski performing Max Bruch's renowned First Violin Concerto alongside Sibelius's First Symphony and Errollyn Wallen's 'Mighty River'.
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