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Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out Thursday morning at a compound on South Cheatham Road near Spokane International Airport—limited access hindered fire suppression and forced evacuations for residents, though no injuries were reported. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Spokane police arrested 19-year-old Cougar Devereaux Jr.—accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Maria Kapustin in July—in Greeley, Colorado with help from the FBI and local law enforcement, and he will be extradited after his hearing. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane Police arrested 19-year-old Cougar Devereaux Jr.—a suspect in the drive-by shooting murder of teen Maria Kapustin on July 7th in northwest Spokane—in Greeley, Colorado this week and he now awaits extradition to Spokane. KXLY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Washington University and Whitman College received enforcement threat letters from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights on March 10 over alleged antisemitic harassment—both colleges condemned the claims and stressed their commitment to providing a bias-free environment while fully cooperating with the investigation. This event comes as part of a larger set of similar letters sent to 60 higher education institutions. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane County Sheriff's Office marked its best hiring year in nearly 20 years by reducing application times to under 90 days—about 40 new deputies are now in training and will soon help reduce overtime and improve street safety. The revamped recruitment and retention process is expected to boost public confidence as more deputies appear on patrol. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga won their NCAA Tournament game as senior guard Nolan Hickman scored 18 points with five three-pointers and teammate Khalif Battle led with 24 points and eight rebounds—helping the team open with a 27-3 run. The strong defense and early scoring set the tone for the win—demonstrating their impressive effort throughout the first half. The Spokesman-Review
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Spokane Velocity FC Takes on FC Naples in Professional Soccer Match
A professional soccer match featuring Spokane Velocity FC against FC Naples promises an exciting experience for local sports fans.
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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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NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - Session 4
6-10 p.m. — Spokane Arena — Ticketed event — Witness an exciting showdown in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
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Comedy Night with That One Mailman
7-8:30 p.m. | Spokane Comedy Club | $25/$35 | Experience the hilarious stories and engaging presence of Sean Fogelson, the TikTok sensation bringing laughter live on stage.
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Spokane Chiefs Playoff Game 3
7:05 p.m. — Spokane Arena — Tickets start at $16 — Cheer on the Spokane Chiefs as they battle for victory in the WHL playoffs.
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