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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Village Cohousing Works is helping low-income families in Mead buy affordable manufactured homes to prevent homelessness — the nonprofit covers upfront costs and assists buyers in securing 30-year home loans, with five families already placed and two more homes expected this fall. Inlander
- ➤ Spokane will host WSECU Fall Fest on Saturday, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at River Park Square & Riverfront Park where free family activities such as a petting zoo, horse carriage rides and face painting will be available. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An air conditioning unit failure sparked a fire that destroyed Avista Stadium’s main concession building on Friday, and firefighters responded at 2:45 a.m.—damage is estimated at $2 million to $2.5 million while team officials plan to rebuild before opening day 2026. The Spokesman-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Numerica Credit Union will pay $10 million over 10 years to rename Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena as Numerica Veterans Arena and will donate $1 million to support programs for veterans and military families. Spokane Public Facilities District said free veteran tickets for the Spokane Chiefs Heroes Game will be offered on November 7. The Spokesman-Review
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The state education office said it is worried about math test scores after National Assessment data showed that 4 states outperformed Washington in 4th grade math and 14 did in 8th grade math — Spokane Public Schools were just below state averages with 60.7% of students meeting math standards. KXLY
- ➤ Assistant Director Alexa Gaske shares six tips to help first-year applicants complete Gonzaga's application, urging students to stay organized, communicate with teachers, and review their work carefully. Applicants should note the Early Action deadline is November 15 and the Regular Decision deadline is February 1 plus all will be considered for academic merit scholarships. Gonzaga University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State wildlife officials said today that hot and dry conditions have allowed bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease to spread among deer in Eastern Washington—officials in Stevens and Spokane counties have received more calls about sick deer since last week and advise hunters to avoid visibly ill animals while awaiting lab tests. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Newman Lake have raised concerns over steep water rate hikes and an ongoing deficit at Moab Irrigation District No. 20 as the board struggles to update its aging infrastructure. The board meets today at the Newman Lake Grange with a follow-up on Sept. 18 to discuss a rate study and possible changes—especially for local farms. Inlander
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Senator Cantwell criticized new health insurance rates that will force families and small businesses to pay an extra $1,548 next year—nearly double the increase from 2024 to 2025. The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced the rate hikes for Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees in 2026. KXLY
- ➤ Last month, two unvaccinated children in North Idaho and a Spokane County resident with presumed measles raised concerns for community spread, and an infant was confirmed measles positive after exposure. Health officials warned that low local vaccination rates and rising vaccine disinformation could lead to more cases — urging families to monitor for symptoms. Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alan Liere’s report details that today anglers are catching near-limit kokanee in Lake Coeur d’Alene and fair trout at Potholes Reservoir while steelhead and chinook fishing on the Snake and Columbia rivers remains promising—Idaho hunters face mandatory deer testing and an early pheasant hunt for seniors next week. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ On Wednesday, nonleague girls soccer matches in the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington saw Pullman win 3-1 with twin Villarino sisters scoring three goals—Cheney beat North Central 6-0 with Kaycee Curley adding two goals and two assists, and Clarkston and Riverside also won in 2-0 and 5-0 contests. The Spokesman-Review
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Bop To The Top Tour
1:15-9:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory — 18+ event — Celebrate summer with Disney Channel hits and exciting themed activities like costume contests and dance-offs.
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Bingo Loco: Jukebox Jam
7-10 p.m. — Knitting Factory — Special edition event — Celebrate with confetti, dance-offs, and music trivia challenges while enjoying Bingo Loco craziness.
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Kevin Farley Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy an evening of laughter with actor and comedian Kevin Farley, known for his roles in iconic TV shows.
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The Struts Live in Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Knitting Factory — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of The Struts alongside Dirty Honey at Spokane's premier rock venue.
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Dave Attell Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with the acclaimed comedian known for his sharp wit and entertaining performances.
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