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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Scale House Market — a new year-round farmers' market — will open later this month at 4422 E. 8th Avenue in Spokane Valley with an indoor space open all year and an outdoor area open May through October. Dozens of vendors will launch their booths on May 31 while local artist Michael Che Romero’s murals are on display. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Airlines is resuming flight service from Spokane International Airport with one daily flight to and from Denver on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—starting August 17, the route will operate only on Sundays and Thursdays, marking its first service since September 2021. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 21, Catholic Charities transferred land to Salish School to help revitalize Indigenous language and culture in Spokane. The collaboration will build a permanent home that includes new classrooms, a cultural center — and affordable housing. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Public Schools and the city’s Parks & Recreation will work together to complete nearly 200 projects if voters approve a parks levy and school bond in November—projects that include new parks within a 10-minute walk, improved school facilities, and upgraded sports fields. Taxpayers will see a small increase in property taxes—about 29 cents per $1,000 in assessed value. Inlander
- ➤ Spokane joined with Spokane Valley and Spokane County in a five-year plan to coordinate homelessness services—sharing data and addressing funding gaps without merging separate funds. Federal officials rescinded $48M for a Spokane aerospace hub and terminated nearly $20M for Gonzaga University's climate project on May 16, prompting local leaders to protest the decisions. Inlander
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A firefighter injured last summer near the Nez Perce Reservation is now medically stable and will be transferred to a neurological injury facility in Omaha. Justin Shaw spent 230 days at Craig Hospital in Colorado and is working to walk and speak independently as he prepares for three months of therapy at QLI. KXLY
- ➤ Deborah Cano, a Spokane grandmother, volunteers with NAMI Spokane after her grandson’s struggle with Bipolar I with psychosis showed how serious teen mental health issues are in our community—Spokane Regional Health District data reveal that youth suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15 to 24. She now teaches families how to talk openly about mental health to help young people get the support they need. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Condon returned to the Spokane Indians lineup on Wednesday after missing games with a fractured wrist and drew a walk that forced in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as his team beat Tri-City 6-3. He finished 2-for-4—helping secure the win in his first High-A game back at Avista Stadium in the second game of the six-game series. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Spokane College’s men claimed their 33rd NWAC track title and ended Lane’s 10-year win streak while the women secured their 24th crown at the 2025 championships at Mt. Hood Community College—men scored 229.5 points and the women earned 236.5 points. Key athletes like Afton Wood and Mary Nakamura helped drive the wins with strong individual performances. The Spokesman-Review
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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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The Dollop Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets available — Experience the hilarity of historical storytelling with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds.
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Air Supply Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino — Tickets starting at $89 — Enjoy a night of classic hits from the iconic soft rock duo.
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