Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual lemonade stand run by children from the Northeast Youth Center in Spokane, WA, is open to fund an end-of-summer field trip, emphasizing community engagement and enriching experiences for youth. KXLY
- ➤ Two public pools in Spokane, Washington, will close for the season on August 18 at 5:30 p.m., with ticket prices ranging from $4 to $7. KHQ
- ➤ The Bloomsday 2025 T-shirt design contest has begun, offering a $1,000 prize for the winning design to become the official race shirt. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Northbound U.S. 195 between Spangle and Spokane is undergoing repaving, leading to expected delays and nightly work starting Aug. 12. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A heavy police presence is reported in the Town and Country neighborhood, with ongoing investigations. KHQ
- ➤ SPD is actively investigating a drive-by shooting on N. Monroe St, with the victim hospitalized with serious injuries and the suspect still at large despite a SWAT intervention. City of Spokane
- ➤ Two Thurston County women were indicted for allegedly conducting over $30,000 in fraudulent transactions using Northern Quest Resort and Casino bank account details. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Whitworth University received over $240,000 from the Educating Character Initiative to fund 'Call and Character: Educating Mind and Heart', aiming to integrate character formation across its curriculum. Spokane University District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane's Ethics Commission found the city's homeless services director's relationships did not violate policy but recommended measures to prevent favoritism appearances. Inlander
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Matt Nathanson Concert with Special Guests
Experience an evening of live music featuring Matt Nathanson, alongside Switchfoot and Blue October, on Friday, September 6th at Spokane Pavilion.
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Drop-in Role-Playing Games at Spark Central
Experience the excitement of tabletop role-playing games for all ages on Saturday, Sep 7 from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM at Spark Central.
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Family Friendly Reiki Circle for Relaxation and Healing
Experience a rejuvenating afternoon of Reiki energy healing suitable for all ages at the Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park on September 8 from 1 to 3 PM.
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