Good morning, Spokane.

In 1940, Mrs. Howard C.

Paulsen and local society women started a Bundles for Britain chapter and opened a thrift shop at 926 W. Riverside Ave to collect clothing and linens for British relief. By 1942, the shop changed its name to the Victory Shop to support U.S. forces before closing in October 1945.

Spokane City Council will host a free community event on March 27 at Spokane Central Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — urban planning expert Peter Kageyama will share ideas on how to help the city grow.

On Sunday, dozens of Spokane mail carriers rallied in support of the USPS amid concerns that privatization could harm rural service — union leaders warned that a shift to a for-profit model would threaten the agency’s universal delivery mandate and worsen its $9.5 billion losses reported in 2024.

At Tuesday’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting, members advanced a proposal by a 6—1 vote to ask voters in the fall to approve a 0.1% sales tax that would raise about $2.6 million annually for police services amid rising costs and plans for seven new positions.

The council scheduled the measure’s first reading on April 1 and will set the election date before the state’s filing deadline to avoid a 1% property tax increase that has not been used for 17 years.

Spokane is preparing to host the upcoming rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament — an event that will bring top college teams to local arenas — as the city shows its passion for basketball.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production

Experience a live theatrical performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Spokane Civic Theatre.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

SoDown Live Performance at Riverside Place

8-11 p.m. — Riverside Place — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of SoDown, a rising star in the dance music scene.