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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at a fourplex near North Regal Street + North Haven Street on Saturday afternoon, hospitalizing one adult, damaging the building severely, and prompting an investigation while the Red Cross helps displaced residents. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, tens of thousands gathered downtown to watch the 87th Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade pass by as classic cars, high school bands, queens, princesses + 98-year-old WWII veteran Bill Beckstrom riding in a 1944 Jeep honored local service. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students from Spokane county worked with trade volunteers on Saturday to build gardening sheds for Union Gospel Mission—an event hosted by the Spokane Home Builders Association to boost interest in trades as the construction workforce faces shortages. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted, sending thick black ash hundreds of miles into the Inland Empire and claiming 57 lives. The eruption reduced the volcano's height by 1,000 feet and reshaped the landscape. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington lawmakers amended a public disclosure law to hide the names of accusers, complainants, and witnesses in workplace harassment cases—introduced by Rep. Rob Chase and signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson—to protect whistleblowers and prevent retaliation. The law, which exempts elected officials’ names and job titles, will take effect July 26. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new directory provides a guide to golf courses across the region with course names, phone numbers and website details to help players find options. The guide includes Spokane courses like Downriver GC, Esmeralda GC and Indian Canyon GC — contact each course for daily rates. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Mad Mayday Crafternoon Tea Party
1-4 p.m. — Lunarium — Ticket required — Dive into a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party with crafts and a high tea buffet.
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End of the Eternal Winter Spring Golf Outing
11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Indian Canyon Golf Course — $230 pp, $750 for a foursome — Celebrate the arrival of spring with a day of golf and camaraderie on the greens.
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Undercard CD Release Party
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — The Big Dipper — Tickets available — Celebrate the release of Undercard’s latest CD with an energetic set from this Spokane hard rock band.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Spokane Arena — $17 for Kids, $27 for Adults — Experience the thrill of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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