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Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers are hosting the Coats 4 Kids distribution event to hand out warm coats for children in need — the event will help families prepare for the cold weather. KXLY
- ➤ Friends of Manito canceled this year’s holiday lights at Manito Park because the $50,000 cost and volunteer shortage made the event unsustainable—group president Bob Young said funds will be used for park accessibility improvements and they hope to bring back the display next year. KXLY
- ➤ Firefighters in Deer Park have launched an emergency food drive—running from November 1st through November 30th—that collects donations at Yoke's lobby and District 4 stations to support Greenhouse Food Bank and North County Food Pantry for local families during tough economic times. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Greater Spokane Incorporated hosted the annual State of the Region conference on Wednesday at the Spokane Convention Center where analysts and business groups discussed how the government shutdown is affecting local spending — concerns include potential job losses and a slower economic recovery. KHQ
- ➤ Young entrepreneurs will test their business skills at the 3rd annual Great Startup Bakeoff Holiday Market at River Park Square next month as 50 participants aged from 14 to 24 form 10 teams to create and sell baked goods on Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m.—the event, organized by River City Kitchen and sponsored by local businesses, offers hands-on small business experience. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Playwrights Laboratory is hosting a developmental reading of Henry McNulty’s play Mad King today at the Blue Door Theatre — actors are rehearsing with live script notes so that the play can be refined in real time. After the show, an after-party will invite audience feedback — this input will guide future revisions of the work. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane voters appear set to pass a $240 million parks levy with 55% support that will fund improvements to every park in the city—officials say residents will see extra maintenance staff and park rangers by May next year, with playground renovations and upgraded restrooms coming in the next two to three years and major overhauls in about six years. KXLY
- ➤ Spokane’s Water Department began evaluating its Water Conservation Master Plan, adopted in 2020—seeking to improve water-saving programs and gather community feedback. The plan is updated every five years to meet changing technologies and priorities. City of Spokane
- ➤ Spokane City Council will host Community Days to honor veterans on November 10 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Chase Gallery — the lower level of City Hall at 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, where council members and local groups join community veterans to show support. City of Spokane
- ➤ Washington is asking for $1B in federal funds for rural health care — including $302M for hospital infrastructure — as it seeks to counter a projected $4B drop in Medicaid payments over the next decade. The request is part of a $50B rural health transformation program approved by congressional leaders. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Spokane now features Riverside Biotech Hub on W. Riverside Ave, which opened in September and gives biotech startups vital lab space—Inland Imaging will soon break ground on a Breast Health Center on S. Stevens St to provide quicker, complete breast imaging services and serve about 40,000 patients a year. The new centers aim to boost local innovations in the health and bioscience fields. Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A local sports column explained how sports have changed over the years by noting shifts in college schedules, conference realignments, and large contract deals—drawing contrasts between nostalgic past details like old candy bar prices and modern trends. The piece used personal anecdotes and historical references to show how team strategies and game day experiences have evolved. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Schakel will make his first start this Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula against the unbeaten Montana Grizzlies after injured starter Nate Bell was sidelined last week & after Schakel threw for 201 yards in limited play. The Eagles adjust their game plan & prepare for a challenging contest in front of 26,000 fans. The Spokesman-Review
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GHENGAR: Surrounded Tour - Spokane
8-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Place — Tickets from $30 — Experience an electrifying performance by GHENGAR live in Spokane.
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Children Of The Sun Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Children Of The Sun as they perform their engaging tunes.
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Darko Butorac Conducts Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony
3-4:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket required — Experience a powerful performance featuring Prokofiev's Symphony and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with conductor Darko Butorac and violinist Karisa Chiu.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Creighton Bluejays
7-9 p.m. — Gonzaga University — Watch live college basketball action — Don't miss this thrilling game between two competitive teams.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Melissa Villaseñor
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the first Latina 'SNL' cast member showcasing her comedic talents.
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World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet
7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Interstate Center for the Arts — $50.00 - $120.00 — Experience the glitz and tragedy of Gatsby's world brought to life through ballet.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
3:00 – 4:30 PM — First Interstate Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting story of the Nutcracker in this festive ballet perfect for all ages.
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Stanford Cardinal vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — McCarthey Athletic Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown between two top teams.
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JoJo Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of soulful music from JoJo as she performs her hits live.
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D.L. Hughley Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with one of the most recognized stand-up comedians in America.
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