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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Emerson-Garfield Farmers' Market is moving to Emerson Park on Alice Avenue near Monroe Street for the 2025 season. The market will run every Friday from 3-7 p.m. starting June 6 through September 26—providing more parking and a shadier canopy for vendors and customers. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 56-year-old Stanial Ray Ferraro, who was last seen in Davenport on April 29, at Northern Quest Casino on May 2, and near Francis and Wall Street on May 3—he last texted his family at 9:42 a.m. on May 4 and anyone with information should call 1-509-725-3501. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Pines Middle School activated a brief Secure and Teach protocol today to support a student in personal crisis. The safety measure lasted about (10 minutes) and helped staff keep classes safe and focused. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Council voted Monday night to remove the John R. Monaghan statue from downtown Spokane due to concerns over its outdated language and intersection safety — the 1906 statue will be returned to his family with no set timeline. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane officials are reviewing the Spokane Skylines zipline plan, which will start at Riverfront Park, zip under Monroe Street Bridge, and end at Redband Park (city approval is expected next month). The operator will pay for construction while the city will lend the land for about $62,000 a year (efforts are underway to address local parking concerns). KXLY
- ➤ Survivors of clergy abuse defended a Washington law signed on May 2 that requires clergy to report child abuse without protecting confession details—refuting DOJ claims that the law is anti-Catholic. Law sponsor Sen. Noel Frame and affected survivors stressed that the bill applies to all faiths and aligns with similar rules in other states. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga grad and UW medical student Matthew Lumsden volunteered with Spokane Regional Health District’s Syringe Services to distribute Narcan—helping protect vulnerable community members from fentanyl overdoses. He left Spokane after helping to distribute over 400 doses and now begins his clinical rotation at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Gonzaga University
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Josh Blue Live in Spokane
7 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Witness the sharp wit and humor of comedian Josh Blue, ex-seven-a-side-soccer paralympian on his tour.
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Rocky Mountain Rodeo Challenge
May 16-17 — Spokane Arena — Attendance Fee Required — Experience the thrill of world champion cowboys and cowgirls at the premier rodeo event.
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Spokane Symphony Presents The Music of Tina Turner
2-3:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket information available — Celebrate the legendary music of Tina Turner with outstanding vocal performances and symphony accompaniment.
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Windermere 10km Race
5 AM – 1 PM — Riverfront Park — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic point-to-point race with aid stations and refreshments.
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Washington FOP Wellness Training
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection — Free entry — Learn from wellness experts on the importance of officer wellness with networking opportunities included.
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Spokane Indians vs Tri-City Dust Devils
11:05 a.m. — Avista Stadium — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live baseball game featuring the Spokane Indians against the Tri-City Dust Devils.
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Comedic Cody's Stand-Up Show
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $27-$37 — Enjoy a night of laughter with TikTok sensation Comedic Cody as he takes the stage.
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Master Your Emotions Workshop
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Paid event — Enhance your emotional intelligence with engaging techniques for personal and professional growth.
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2025 Pacific Northwest AAR Regional Conference
12:00 PM – 11:30 PM — Gonzaga University — Registration fees apply — Engage in discussions on religion and biblical studies at this educational conference.
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Emo Nite Concert
8-10 p.m. — Knitting Factory — $32 — Enjoy a night of nostalgic emo tunes in a lively setting.
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Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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