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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Community Celebration will take place on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Underhill Park + it will offer face painting, a live DJ, raffles, free food, and a back-to-school giveaway with shoes, backpacks, and school supplies. Local organizers plan to serve over 5,000 children and host a community talent show from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. KXLY
- ➤ City officials said a concrete picnic shelter in Lincoln Park received a colorful mural painted by local artist Corrina Ren with help from over 400 Franklin Elementary students, family members and staff. The project began two years ago when parents pitched the idea and secured a $10,000 grant to support the makeover. KXLY
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festival organizers postponed the 'Tacos y Tequila' Festival due to safety concerns from increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric, which made the open event risky. The fundraiser was set for August 23 and 24 (supporting Nuestras Raices’ campaign for a Latino cultural health center) and will be rescheduled for next year after planned security improvements. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evacuations for the Lake Spokane Fire were lowered as officials downgraded warnings from Level 3 to Level 2 and from Level 2 to Level 1 near Happy Hills Road and Rail Canyon — firefighters worked on containment lines Saturday while the wildfire remained at 38% contained across 2,556 acres near Tumtum. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parts of Pines Road in Spokane Valley are closed from north of Pinecroft Road to Trent Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Monday for construction to install an underground support system for a new rail bridge—detours are set at Pines Road with Mansfield Avenue for southbound drivers and along University and Sullivan Roads for northbound drivers, with local access available between Mansfield Avenue and East Pinecroft Way. KXLY
- ➤ Ballot drop boxes are open for the August Primary Election across Spokane County — voters can drop off ballots at locations like the new walk-up box at Spokane Valley Library until 8 p.m. on election day. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sproule family competed in the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke — 14-year-old Isaac won his race on July 18 by finishing over 23 seconds ahead, and his siblings Aaron and Ellen also placed well — while their parents balanced cheering from home with work on their Medical Lake vegetable farm. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Bill Smithpeters, the coach who led Eastern Washington’s women to their first NCAA Tournament berth in 1987, died on June 28 at 94. His coaching style, marked by trust and emphasis on faith, left a lasting impact on players and colleagues. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Giovannie and The Hired Guns Live Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The District Bar — 21 and up — Enjoy an energetic live performance by Giovannie and The Hired Guns at a local favorite bar.
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Dave & Buster's Spokane Grand Opening
9:15 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Spokane — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with games, food, and a festive ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Pavilion — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating music in the iconic Spokane Pavilion.
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John Caparulo Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Spokane Comedy Club — $18-$30 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian John Caparulo, known for his humorous takes on everyday life.
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