Good morning, Spokane.

West Spokane Wellness Partnership will host 'Healing Hands and Creative Hearts,' a free event for families to learn about substance abuse and recovery on August 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Library (showing art gallery pieces, crafts, and resource booths).

At 9:27 a.m. Sunday, a semi grain truck rollover blocked Highway 27 South near Fairfield when grain and diesel spilled onto the roadway — northbound traffic was rerouted via Waverly Road and southbound traffic took Carlton Avenue while emergency responders arrived and the Department of Ecology was notified.

In 1975, a Supertramp concert at the Spokane Convention Center brought 2,200 fans who remained unusually calm while police parked a riot bus and seized a few bottles of liquor, beer, a bota bag of wine, and a baggy of marijuana.

Also in 1975, radio station KHQ moved from Seattle to Spokane and installed a 1000 watt transmitter that would later give the station a powerful reach across the continent.

Spokane’s City Council races have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars ahead of Tuesday’s primary as conservative and liberal donors back their candidates.

In northwest Spokane, incumbent Zack Zappone faces two conservative challengers while contests in northeast and south Spokane show a clear split in donor support—highlighting funding divides across the city.

Spokane County is using millions from opioid settlement funds to expand its addiction and behavioral health services with an $11.5 million project that will add a new 17,000-square-foot building (designed to offer long-term crisis relief) and builds on a previous $5.2 million investment. The project is in pre-development and city officials will review the proposal for permits soon (to help boost the county’s capacity to serve those in crisis).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Pavilion — Tickets vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating music in the iconic Spokane Pavilion.

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.

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.

Jeff Allen Live

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — $35/$50 — Experience rapid-fire comedy about marriage and family life from a beloved comedian renowned for his heartfelt messages.

Keb' Mo' & Shawn Colvin Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with two Grammy-winning artists, Keb' Mo' and Shawn Colvin, in a special one-night-only performance.