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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Skeletal remains found in a Spokane homeless camp in April were confirmed to belong to Dylan Harrington— a suspected double murderer linked by DNA evidence to an Okanogan County crime. KHQ
- ➤ On Monday morning, a 16-year-old French exchange student fled from her Spokane Valley host family and was last seen near Sullivan and 22nd Ave—she was scheduled to fly back to France at 11:30 a.m. but did not have her passport or belongings. KXLY
- ➤ Two teenagers were injured in a drive-by shooting on Spokane’s South Hill early Sunday morning—officers responded just after 3:00 a.m. and took the victims to a local hospital with one in critical condition. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane City Council approved a $3.7M settlement with Robert Bradley’s estate after he was fatally shot in 2022 by police—payment is split between the city and its insurer, and critics say the deal does not fix deeper accountability issues. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 28, Spokane City Council's Finance Committee reviewed a proposal to fast track Senate Bill 5509 that would allow childcare centers to open in all residential and commercial zones without a conditional permit—excluding industrial, light industrial, and open space zones. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane City Council voted on Monday to appoint Shelby Lambdin—a longtime CHAS Health employee and former Health Equity Director—to fill the seat left by former councilmember Lili Navarrete. She will serve until the newly elected District 2 councilmember takes office later this year. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the U.S. Pavilion in Spokane, the Spokane Hepatitis C Work Group and partners held The Hep-C Free Spokane Health Fair Monday night to raise awareness and offer free Hepatitis C testing with rapid results and follow-up care. Dr. Bridget Eller from Providence Health said the fair featured a mobile testing unit for adults 18 and over—critical in a county with high infection rates—and emphasized that 95 percent of cases are completely treatable. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane sports legend and MLB Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died Monday at 65 from metastatic prostate cancer at his home with his family. Born in Spokane, he earned renown with the Cubs and was celebrated for his steady play and character—his legacy will live on among baseball fans. The Spokesman-Review
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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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John Caparulo Live
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $18-$30 — Enjoy stand-up from comedian John Caparulo known for his relatable humor and vibrant performance style.
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