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Spokane
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend at No-Li Brewhouse, the 10th annual firefighter benefit raised over $45,000 for the Red and Blue Foundation’s Canfield Incident Fund to assist families of fallen battalion chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison and injured firefighter Dave Tisdall—some funds also went to the Spokane Firefighters Crisis Fund. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 19th at 2:20 a.m., two men riding an electric scooter near Division and Dalton lost control when one passenger fell into the roadway and was struck by a northbound semi-truck—police and Spokane Fire responded, but he died at the scene while the truck driver was cooperative. City of Spokane
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Griffin Tavern, a brew pub with British-inspired charm, opened Monday inside the Montvale Hotel at First Avenue - Monroe, replacing the old Brooklyn Deli space and linking with its sister restaurant, Gilded Unicorn, via an elevator or staircase. The tavern offers local brews from a self-serve beer wall and modern comfort food like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie and will operate until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire near Lake Spokane grew overnight to cover 3.5 square miles after burning 2,300 acres as Stevens County issued evacuation orders—Highway 291 reopened Monday. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Spokane is set to pay nearly $4,000,000 to the estate of Robert Bradley—shot in 2002 near his Hillyard home—pending City Council approval on July 28, with the city contributing about $221,000 and its insurance company paying $3,655,000 to drop the lawsuit. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane Transit Authority named Karl Otterstrom as its new CEO to take over from retired Susan Meyer effective Aug. 10. He has worked over 15 years with the agency and at King County Metro and the Federal Transit Administration—he aims to boost customer service and invest in new transit projects. The Spokesman-Review
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Shayne Smith Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets from $25 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with rising comedian Shayne Smith who captivates with his storytelling.
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EXIN Blockchain Essentials Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Contact for pricing — Build foundational knowledge in blockchain technology and its applications across industries.
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Shayne Smith in Spokane
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $25/$35 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Shayne Smith and his unique storytelling style.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas and Willie Watson
7:30-9 p.m. — Northern Quest Resort & Casino — Check website for price — Experience the enchanting sounds of Alison Krauss and her band in a scenic venue.
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EXIN BCS Machine Learning Award Training
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane- Washington Trust — Certification course — Dive deep into Artificial Intelligence Essentials and explore its future in technology.
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Jared Freid Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets $27/$37 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Jared Freid, known for his relatable humor on dating and relationships.
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Spokane Scottish Highland Games
2-10:30 a.m. — Spokane County Fair & Expo Center — $10 entry — Celebrate Scottish culture with massed bands, pipe exhibitions, and highland dancing.
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Taj Mahal Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Taj Mahal as he transcends blues traditions with his unique sound.
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Northeast Youth Center's Annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser
9 AM – 3 PM — Northeast Youth Center — Donations welcome — Refreshing lemonade served by local kids to fund fun activities.
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G. Love & Special Sauce Live
9 PM — The District Bar — VIP options available — Experience an exclusive acoustic performance with early entry and Q&A with G. Love.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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