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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SpokAnimal is urging Spokane residents to adopt rescue dogs ahead of National Rescue Dog Day — the shelter cares for 45 dogs and 60 cats, with additional animals in foster care, and the process takes about one hour. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GLOW Early Learning Center in Downtown Spokane helps young and teen parents by offering free child care—providing food, diapers, clothing, and case management so they can keep jobs and stay in school. Nearby Lumen High School lets teen parents bring their baby until four months old before GLOW provides full care until kindergarten. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Councilwoman Lili Navarrete announced on Monday that she will resign effective June 30—leaving her Council seat in District 2—after previously citing health concerns. Her resignation opens the door for a short-term appointment before the November election, with at least two candidates having filed to run for the seat. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Washington residents will face higher litter fines that rise from $103 to $256 when the law takes effect late July—retailers selling reusable plastic bags before 2028 will pay an extra 4 cents per bag. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the law to delay the thicker bag requirement as the Legislature reviews reusable bag policies over the next two years—aiming to address the ongoing litter issue. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane City Council member Lili Navarrete announced on Monday her resignation as District 2 representative with her last day set for June 30 & she said she will pursue new opportunities after 37 years in the East Central neighborhood. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane International Airport warned travelers flying out for Memorial Day Weekend to arrive two hours early due to an 18% rise in departing seats from last year and over 4,000 passengers expected daily between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The airport said it will become one of the busiest small hubs this summer (with more than 8,500 airline seats scheduled to depart daily in June and July). KXLY
- ➤ The Spokane City Council will add $100,000 to its defense budget for a wrongful death lawsuit over Robert Bradley’s death in 2022 tonight — his family claims he was ambushed while prosecutors say body footage shows him reaching for a rifle. KHQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nasra Gertrude said her 12-year-old daughter Sarah died after leaving a supervised room at Sacred Heart and jumping from the hospital parking garage on April 13—she said that despite promised safety measures like regular 15-minute checks, her daughter managed to exit undetected. Gertrude is seeking answers from the hospital about how such a lapse in monitoring occurred. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga baseball earned a No. 2 seed and first-round bye in the West Coast Conference Tournament in Las Vegas after turning its season around with 10 wins in 11 games following an early slow start. The team will play on Thursday at 6:05 p.m. against the winner of Wednesday’s game between Loyola Marymount and Portland — it closed the regular season with wins over Portland. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Vanessa Promise Benefit Luncheon 2025
12-1 p.m. — Spokane Convention Center — Registration closed — Discover the impact of Vanessa Behan on local families and how you can contribute.
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