Good morning, Spokane.

Manito Park’s Park Bench Cafe opened Friday amid sunny, warm weather—drawing visitors eager to enjoy the season.

The cafe is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.—it will host a summer concert series starting June 20 and is located between Mirror Pond and the Joel E. Ferris Perennial Garden.

Hundreds of Native American tribes gathered at Spokane Convention Center for the Second Annual Northwest Powwow to celebrate their traditions with drumming and dancing - the powwow will continue today from noon to 5 p.m. at Spokane Conservation Center.

Spokane County, Spokane, and Spokane Valley signed an agreement to share data and coordinate responses for extreme weather, emergency shelters, and funding distribution—meeting state housing and homelessness plan requirements.

Local officials said the updated plan replaces the 2012 contract and will pool limited funds to serve people in need—ensuring more consistent service measures across the region.

Spokane is offering eligible low-income seniors and disabled property owners a monthly utility bill credit of up to $15 for water, sewer + solid waste services, with the credit showing on the bill the month after approval.

Spokane County Fire District 4 reminds residents to grill safely this Memorial Day weekend and cautions that grills cause over 10,000 home fires each year.

They advise using propane and charcoal grills outdoors, keeping them 10 feet from buildings, checking for leaks and cleaning them regularly, and keeping children and pets three feet away — and having a fire extinguisher nearby — to prevent accidents.

Cedric Coward, a 21-year-old former WSU wing, will remain in the NBA draft pool and not join Duke as he chases his dream of playing in the NBA – he impressed scouts with his 7-foot-2 wingspan at the draft combine.

The Spokane Indians rallied in the ninth inning on Friday at Avista Stadium but fell short as the Tri-City Dust Devils scored four runs to secure a 10-7 win in the fourth game of a six-game High-A Northwest League series—designated hitter Cole Messina led the home team effort and starting pitcher Jordy Vargas took the loss.

Spokane Indians pitcher McCade Brown threw five shutout innings with 11 strikeouts on Saturday, but key home runs by Tri-City led to a 3-2 loss for the team.

The High-A Northwest League series will conclude today at 1:05 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Neverland Adventure

4-6 p.m. — Spokane Community College — Free entry — Experience a magical journey to Neverland with Peter, Wendy, and Tinkerbell.

Kevin James Thornton Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Last-minute theater tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Kevin James Thornton.

Holistic Leadership in Practice Workshop

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Course Completion Certificate — Discover conscious leadership through mindfulness and holistic practices.