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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Haase's Greenhouse hosted its Plants 4 Pups event over the weekend to support Rescue Four All—an organization that rescues and places pets in homes by receiving 10% of all sales. The event featured dog adoptions and drew local support as a driver stopped to help. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday night, four hikers were rescued from Stevens Creek Trail by Spokane County Fire District 8—supported by Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Valley Fire Department, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. KHQ
- ➤ A fire at a duplex on Spokane's Nevada Heights neighborhood on Sunday displaced several residents when the chimney fire spread to the attic, and firefighters quickly put it out because the house is near a fire station. KHQ
- ➤ On May 18, shortly after midnight, fire crews from Spokane Valley and other agencies rescued four teens stuck on a cliff near the Stevens Creek Trailhead in Dishman Hills Conservation Area—one teen fell 20 feet and was taken to a hospital as the rescue took about 90 minutes. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ray Egger, a retired arborist, now turns scrap metal from recycling venues and Facebook Marketplace into art that he gifts to family and friends. He spends about 40 hours on each piece — crafting sculptures inspired by his years in forestry and time in the Army — to bring a personal touch to his work. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife made it illegal to feed deer, elk, and moose with salt blocks or bait to help control chronic wasting disease detected in 2024; the rules also make bird feeders that attract these animals illegal. The agency advises residents to protect wildlife by promoting native habitats—using its Habitat at Home program for guidance. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, eastbound Hartson Avenue between Freya and Havana Street is closed for safety upgrades near Scott Elementary, and a detour guides drivers around the work. The $1.9 million project will add sidewalks, curb extensions and crosswalks — steps that will slow traffic and protect pedestrians. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local spring sports teams in baseball, softball and boys soccer claimed only five state berths out of 27 available at district play. University will face West Seattle Tuesday in baseball, Mt. Spokane will play a play in team Friday in softball, and Central Valley will travel to face Bellevue in boys soccer. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4 p.m. — Spokane Arena — Tickets required — Experience the thrill as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roar to life in this spectacular live event.
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