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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane’s former Westminster Presbyterian Church closed in 2024 after 119 years and is now being remodeled into a community hub called NeighborHub by local groups including Side By Side Ministries, West Central Development Project, and Garden Church. The Presbytery has allocated about $400,000 for renovations—local partners will repay 30% over three years as a community connector begins work in West Central. The Spokesman-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mason County’s Public Utility District No. 3 is now labeling power poles that carry fiber—optic cables so thieves do not mistake steel—core wires for valuable copper after theft on Thanksgiving left homes without power—and lawmakers will consider tougher penalties and stricter scrap yard audits in the next legislative session. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Spokane will host First Friday Spokane on October 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., where local galleries, studios and businesses will showcase art, live music and community events. Terrain, the annual multimedia art festival now in its 16th year, will feature new works and interactive exhibits—drawing thousands to enjoy the fall celebration. Spokane University District
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga’s School of Health Sciences will expand its DNAP program by adding 8,700 square feet in its UW partnership building so the school can increase spots from 28 to 40 students and meet urgent regional health care needs—completion is scheduled for Summer. Gonzaga University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A white-tailed deer in North Spokane tested positive for chronic wasting disease, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set new rules for the 2025 hunting season that require all harvested cervids to be tested by submitting samples with the head or lymph nodes—this measure aims to slow the spread of the deadly illness. Inlander
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane City Council will vote next week on a $6,000 resolution to purchase Slow the Flock Down signs so drivers slow down in neighborhoods, and if approved residents may pick them up at City Hall — with the signs aimed at critical areas like school zones. KXLY
- ➤ Washington lawmakers are advancing legislation to require that sexual assault kits be processed within weeks — building on a 2015 law. The measure will set a faster testing timeline for all such kits in the state. KHQ
- ➤ The City of Spokane warns downtown drivers that part of Post Street—between Main Avenue and Riverside Avenue—is closed today for water system repair—pedestrian access is available on the west sidewalk. KXLY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents can preserve fall color by collecting leaves at their peak—pressing them between scraps of paper or soaking them in a water and glycerin mix—to create decorative crafts such as sun catchers or greeting cards. This simple method offers an engaging project for families as the cooler weather sets in. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The prep football season is now over half complete as teams gear up for key match-ups today and Friday to battle for playoff spots. Ferris faces Mead at Union Stadium today—while Mt. Spokane hosts University and Rogers hosts West Valley at ONE on Friday, setting the stage for shifting league standings. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Spokane Symphony: Masterworks 2 - Landscapes
3-4:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket info available — Experience a musical journey through iconic landscapes with timeless works by Debussy, Rautavaara, and Grieg.
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Rachel Bradley: Beauty for Ashes
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt laughter and storytelling from one of comedy's most original voices.
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The Motet Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The District Bar — Tickets available — Experience the infectious grooves of the legendary funk band The Motet.
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Christopher Titus Stand-Up Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sharp wit of stand-up comedian Christopher Titus in his touring show.
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The Rat Pack Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic music and fun of the original Rat Pack with a live big band.
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Danae Hays: The First Time Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket required — Experience a fresh comedic voice from Alabama with zany characters and catchy parody country music.
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