Good morning, Spokane.

In 1975, Frank Howard—once a beloved Spokane Indians player known for his long home runs—returned as the team manager, and accused bootlegger Tony Bossio faced new allegations when a $25,000 damage suit was filed by Ralph Saccomanno, who claimed Bossio’s improper attentions led to his wife’s divorce while he worked on the railroad.

Sarah Fincham accepted the appointment as interim associate dean for academic affairs at WSU College of Nursing effective Oct.

2 and has worked at the college since 2015 in several leadership roles. She will guide academic programs by meeting with faculty, staff and student groups while continuing as director of faculty practice and clinical associate professor.

Cassie Potts, a regular rider on STA’s 722 Express, experienced a 35-minute delay when her electric bus lost power due to a battery cell malfunction+ dropping its charge to 14%, below the required 30% threshold.

STA has recharged the bus and is monitoring its performance as cold weather could further impact battery range+ prompting service adjustments.

College football traditions are shifting as conference realignments lead to new broadcast schedules—games will soon air on CBS and USA instead of the old Pac12AfterDark format.

Local teams such as WSU and the Seahawks are also adjusting their play times, changing how fans watch their games.

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas Concert

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a heartwarming holiday concert featuring festive classics and Jim Brickman's biggest hits.

Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Showcase with Ryan McComb

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with family and friends before Thanksgiving dinner.

Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Gabriel Rutledge.

Japanese Winter Painting Class

6:30 - 8:30 PM — Pinot's Palette — $34 - $46 — Embrace the Zen moment with a soothing painting experience while enjoying a drink.

The Nutcracker Ballet

7:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket information available — Experience Spokane's beloved holiday tradition with live music and over 90 local dancers.

Comedy Night with Paula Poundstone

7:30-9 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets available — Experience the legendary humor of Paula Poundstone live on stage.

The Nutcracker

3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Fox Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's timeless score brought to life by local dancers in a festive holiday tradition.

The Nutcracker

3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Fox Theater — Cost Info — Experience Spokane’s cherished holiday ballet with local dancers and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music.

Accounting Assistance

5-6 p.m. — Latinos En Spokane — Free service — First-come, first-served accounting help for individuals, families, or businesses.

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the humor of Emmy-winning journalist and comedian Charlie Berens, creator of The Manitowoc Minute.