Good morning, Spokane.

City leaders are advancing community projects that include a 27-mile urban mobility network for protected bike lanes, a downtown street redesign gathering public feedback through July 15, and initiatives to improve public bathrooms + expand block parties and river access that build on ideas from 2014.

Spokane Youth Symphony Orchestra recently returned from Australia, where teen musicians performed at the Sydney Opera House (a lifelong dream for many) and visited museums and local orchestras while planning to make international tours a regular opportunity.

Rachel Scanlon will perform her comedy show today at Spokane Comedy Club with additional shows planned Friday and Saturday.

The Minnesota native blends humor with warmth — aiming to make audiences laugh hard and leave smiling.

Amanda Sabonis hosts a golf clinic for local youth today at Bank of America's Golf With Us Clinic; nearly fifty participants from the Boys and Girls Clubs learn golf skills and life lessons (essential for building confidence).

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has proposed a mandatory life skills course for high school seniors to learn practical skills like resume building and voting registration—if approved, students will earn half-credits in civics and financial literacy in the 2030 to 2031 school year.

The Spokane Indians invite residents to join the Redband Rally River Cleanup today, with sessions at Redband Park from 10 a.m. to noon and at The Islands Trailhead from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will gather trash along the Spokane River banks to help restore native redband trout habitat.

A Level 3 'go now' evacuation was ordered for a 3-acre wildfire northwest of Newman Lake near North Cougar Lane on Wednesday, prompting officials to advise residents along parts of Cougar, Shady, and Foothills Roads to leave immediately as a red flag warning was in effect until 10 p.m.

Campaign signs for several local candidates were defaced across Spokane amid primary season, and candidate Luc Jasmin III warned that the vandalism increases campaign costs while silencing community voices with state law allowing misdemeanor charges for unauthorized political sign removal.

Free fitness sessions return to Manito Park as Kaiser Permanente sponsors the series with Saturday classes from 10 to 11 a.m. on Duncan Lawn (just east of Duncan Garden) led by River City Pilates, Shala Living Yoga and The Union through Aug.

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Three-time NBA All-Star Demonta Sabonis returns to Spokane to lead a youth golf clinic for nearly 50 Boys and Girls Clubs kids through Bank of America's Golf With Us program, where he provides life skills and tips from local pros.

Spokane River On-Water Cleanup

10 AM – 3 PM — Redband Park — Free entry — Clean up the Spokane River while enjoying a paddle through its scenic beauty.

Rachel Scanlon Stand-Up Comedy Show

6-9 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with LA-based comedian Rachel Scanlon, known for her vibrant storytelling and recent hour special.

IMSA International Forum and Expo

All day — Spokane Convention Center — Cost TBA — Explore the latest developments in motorsports at the IMSA International Forum and Expo.

Sam Barber Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Gesa Pavilion — Tickets from $122 — Experience an unforgettable night with live music from Sam Barber in Spokane.

Save Ferris Concert

9 p.m. — The District — $32.86 — Experience the high-energy ska-punk sounds of Save Ferris and Better Daze as they light up Spokane.

Danny Polishchuk Live

7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the viral comedian known for his hit sketches.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus - Metropolis

Multiple shows — Spokane Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking aquatic circus performance with global talent under a custom water stage.

Tim Meadows Live Comedy Show

9:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Tim Meadows, renowned for his SNL fame and improvisational skills.

Tales of Vicious Mockery

6-9 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons comedy experience shaped by audience choices.

I Set My Friends on Fire Concert

6-10 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy electronicore and Nintendocore sounds of I Set My Friends on Fire in a classic rock club atmosphere.