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Spokane
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested for stabbing a woman in the chest Monday evening at an apartment complex on East Hawthorne Road—Spokane police responded to the incident. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 2 p.m., The Wall that Heals — a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring 58,281 fallen soldiers — opened at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex for public viewing until Sunday. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 5,000 Cheney Public School students returned Monday morning to classrooms in upgraded schools with bond-funded improvements such as a new bus loop at Windsor—streamlining drop-offs—and revised cell phone rules that restrict middle and high school device use during class time. KXLY
- ➤ Toby Doolittle, president of the Mead Education Association, said the union is pushing for safer classrooms and lower class sizes in its 16th bargaining session as district leaders have yet to provide a clear plan for addressing overcrowding and limited support. He argued that forcing teachers to handle too many students without added help puts learners at risk—calling on the board to invest in the improvements schools need. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane City Hall and many city offices will be closed on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1 plus garbage, recycling and yard waste services will run a day late while libraries, the municipal court and 311 offices will not be available. Some recreational facilities remain open as splash pads, park events and a free Spokane Symphony concert at Comstock Park continue throughout the holiday weekend. City of Spokane
- ➤ The City of Spokane Street Department began a grind and overlay project on Boone Avenue between Washington and Monroe Streets on August 26 — the work will cause lane closures and slower speeds, and crews will finish by September 8. City of Spokane
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Spokane resident is presumed positive for measles—health officials plan to conduct further tests to confirm the diagnosis—and anyone who may have been exposed is urged to watch for symptoms. KXLY
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Spokane Pig Out in the Park 2025
11 AM – 10 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with amazing food and live music at Spokane's favorite festival.
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Tribal Seeds & The Movement Live
7-11:55 p.m. — Knitting Factory — All Ages — Enjoy a night of reggae vibes with Tribal Seeds and The Movement in Spokane.
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2000s Nostalgia Party
9-11:59 p.m. — Knitting Factory — $14.86 — Dance to the biggest hits of the 2000s and embrace the Y2K fashion at this nostalgic celebration.
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EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Foundation Training
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — Course fee applicable — Master essential AI concepts and ethical practices in this comprehensive training.
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38 Special Concert
8-10 PM — Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino — Tickets from $66 — Experience the high-energy performance of the southern rock legends 38 Special live in concert.
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Coug Party Bus
4:00-11:30 p.m. — Red Wheel Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Ride the VIP bus to watch WSU take on San Diego State at Martin Field.
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Spokane Velocity vs. Westchester SC
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Spokane Velocity FC — Clear bag policy in effect — Experience the excitement of live American soccer with a spirited march to the stadium.
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The Trouble With Angels: Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Enjoy an evening of comedy and song with Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery serving up mischief and music.
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WHL Preseason: Spokane Chiefs vs. Portland Winterhawks
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Spokane Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Spokane Chiefs face off against the Portland Winterhawks in an exciting preseason hockey matchup.
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~ Richard Feynman
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