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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Spokane County Courthouse’s Jury Room held a vigil for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims with lapel pins, a flameless LED candle and boxes of tissues placed near each seat to honor lives lost since 1961. Family members and local officials shared heartfelt words as they marked the homicides that affected the community, including the case of Justin Daniel, who was killed in April 2024. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ On Thursday, Mark Peterson and the 4 News Now Extreme Team unveiled finished renovations at Miryam's House on South Hill—updating bedrooms, the dining room and the basement for women recovering from substance use or domestic violence. KXLY
- ➤ Starting Saturday, September 27, the Vintage Harvest Faire at Scale House Market will run into October and offers family-friendly games, local music, seasonal produce, rotating food vendors, artisan goods, and a community cookout — a fun fall event for all ages. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced Wednesday that Riverside Biotech Hub opened in downtown Spokane and now offers startup companies, researchers, and small biotech firms wet-lab space and flexible offices—helping turn ideas into new business models. The hub is located at 502 W. Riverside Ave. Suite Lower 101 and provides shared tools and mentorship for life science innovation. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, members of the Central Valley High School class of 1960 met at Darcy’s Restaurant in Spokane Valley for their 65th reunion—four friends who have shared monthly lunches since 1982 recalled fun memories from high school. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington State University’s EschLEAD program is expanding after its first year by adding new faculty, forming an advisory board, and building industry partnerships with local biotech firms. Program leaders say the initiative will connect undergraduates to real-world science jobs — giving them hands-on experience to better prepare for future careers. Spokane University District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane is launching a new coordinated street outreach model today to help homeless individuals, and the navigation center at Cannon Street Shelter will transition to a day-use resource hub starting the first week of October. Outreach teams will be stationed in all four police precincts and will work with the police+city programs to improve access to mental health care+support services for those in need. KHQ
- ➤ Gonzaga’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment will host a non-partisan forum on October 1 at 6 p.m.—in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall—where candidates for Spokane and Spokane Valley City Council will answer questions on climate policy. Gonzaga University
- ➤ Spokane Valley City Council is set to review a proposal for a 65,000 square feet ice rink and recreation facility presented on September 23 that is fully funded by a local benefactor. The Innovia Foundation seeks a ground lease for 99 years — letting the city buy the $44 million facility for $9.4 million as local groups including the Spokane Chiefs support the project. KHQ
- ➤ The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded $35,562,125 in grants to eight groups in Washington to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes. The funds will be used in fiscal year 2026 for housing, health care, legal aid and financial help—services that many Veterans need. KHQ
- ➤ Spangle Cemetery District is asking residents to pass a tax levy in the Nov. 4 election to help cover the cost of landscaping and maintenance on the 11-acre cemetery. The board will seek $20,000—about 20 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value—to avoid needing another levy until 2029. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Department of Natural Resources announced that $29 million in federal grants will go to four restoration projects in eastern and central Washington—Colombia Land Trust will reduce hazardous fuel on Yakama lands, Spokane Conservation District will expand education programs, Spokane Valley Fire Department will boost wildfire mitigation, and Okanogan County Electric Cooperative will manage vegetation to lower fire risks under the USDA’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Undefeated Gonzaga Prep and Cheney will meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the Greater Spokane League as Mead hosts Mt. Spokane in the annual Battle of the Bell—other league games on Thursday and Friday add to the tight race for playoff positioning. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Anthony Felesi, a four-star small forward from Utah Prep, will visit Gonzaga on November 3 to watch its season opener against Texas Southern—he is one of several top prospects making recruiting visits. The Spokesman-Review
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Stand-Up Comedy with John Caparulo
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets from $22 — Experience a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known for his appearances on Chelsea Lately and The Tonight Show.
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Some Like It Hot
1:00 – 2:30 PM — First Interstate Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a top theater pick in Spokane with a dazzling performance.
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EXIN BCS Artificial Intelligence Essentials Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Spokane Washington Trust — Cost info not provided — Dive deep into the essentials of Artificial Intelligence with this one-day training course.
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VS Code Dev Days - Spokane
1-4 p.m. — IntelliTect — Free entry — Hands-on workshops to enhance coding skills using VS Code and GitHub Copilot.
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Zach Rushing Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — VIP includes Meet N Greet — Catch Zach Rushing's hilarious stories and Southern philosophies at the Spokane Comedy Club.
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Demetri Martin Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed standup comedian Demetri Martin.
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Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Lexington SC Women's Soccer Match
6-9 p.m. — One Spokane Stadium — Tickets starting at $148 — Watch an exciting women's soccer match featuring local talent.
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The Hair Symposium
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Northern Quest Resort & Casino — Check website for pricing — Engage with the best in hair education featuring live demos on cutting, color, and more.
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