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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Embrace Washington will host a Santa Breakfast that offers a Christmas celebration for local foster children. The event will include festive food and activities—designed to bring the community together—to support these children during the holiday season. KHQ
- ➤ Today, Spokane County Sheriff's Office Explorers, chaplains and deputies hosted a holiday food and donation drive outside Harvest Foods in Spokane Valley to support 30 families identified by local schools. Donations can also be dropped off at the sheriff's main office or Spokane Valley Police Department— the drive includes a Secret Santa program to bring festive cheer to local children. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County Fire District 4 shared safety tips for frying turkeys this Thanksgiving, advising residents to keep fryers away from buildings, only use thawed and dry birds, and monitor oil temperature to prevent fires and injuries. The guidelines note that turkey fryer accidents cause about 60 injuries, 5 deaths and over $15 million in property damage each year — urging everyone to follow proper precautions. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bistango Martini Lounge in downtown Spokane celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday with a lively event that drew many locals (including families). Owner Reema Shaver recalled challenges like the 2008 market crash and the COVID-19 pandemic while local performer Sean Owsley entertained (energizing the celebration). KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane city officials say the area faces a shortage of shelter beds as winter nears, with limited surge shelter capacity and many homeless individuals at risk. They expect additional beds to be available in January when contracts with providers go into effect — a move that may help close the gap in safe shelter options. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Francl, a senior linebacker and team captain, led WSU’s defense with eight tackles and a first-quarter interception that set up a field goal against a nationally noted James Madison offense. Wayne Knight ran 58 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter + he finished with 126 yards on 15 carries as JMU’s offense struggled to maintain consistency. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Eastern Washington University alum Colin Cowherd was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and received a Marconi Award, marking a key milestone in his long sports broadcasting career. He credits hard work and lessons learned at EWU for his success — traits that drove him from humble beginnings to a celebrated career. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Washington State sophomore Solomon Kipchoge finished third in the 10,000-meter race at the NCAA championships in Columbia, Mo Saturday with a personal-best time of 28:40.1—he finished seven seconds behind the national champion and earned All-America honors for the second straight season. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ In a high school State 4A quarterfinal on Saturday at Bullpups Stadium, Graham-Kapowsin beat Gonzaga Prep 42-35. Graham-Kapowsin’s quarterback AJ Tuivaiave completed 30 of 34 passes for 526 yards and 3 touchdowns—his performance may draw offers from colleges in Washington and Oregon. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Whitworth's men's basketball team stayed unbeaten with a win over Saint John's by a score of 74 to 58 on Saturday afternoon at Sexton Arena in Collegeville, Minn. Senior Stephen Behil led the Pirates with 20 points as they built an early 13 to 0 run and held a lead of up to 19 points in the second half. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ College basketball fans will see many games during Feast Week—with the Players Era Festival starting in Las Vegas and a big game where Gonzaga plays Alabama on Monday night, while tournaments in Maui and the Bahamas offer more matchups as teams gear up for the season. The schedule shows varied tournament formats and key contests scheduled after today. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Owen Martin scored a breakaway game-winning goal in overtime on Saturday as the Spokane Chiefs edged the Victoria Royals 2-1 at the Arena—drawing a sellout crowd of 10,435 fans. His second overtime goal this season boosted team morale and helped secure a hard-fought win. The Spokesman-Review
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accounting Assistance
5-6 p.m. — Latinos En Spokane — Free service — First-come, first-served accounting help for individuals, families, or businesses.
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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.
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Adam Ray Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets vary at the door — Enjoy a night of laughter with seasoned comedian Adam Ray's dynamic performance.
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