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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Spokane hosts its first-ever Holiday Village at Riverfront Park, presented by Gesa Credit Union. The free four-day event runs from today to Sunday and features artisan markets, live performances, crafts plus hot cocoa under a heated glass-top tent. City of Spokane
- ➤ A former frat house in Spokane is being repurposed as a shelter for homeless families. Local officials will share more details on service plans soon (updates expected). KXLY
- ➤ Volunteers prepared at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center for today's Christmas Bureau opening at 10 a.m., where families can receive grocery vouchers plus a book and toy for each child while enjoying live music, and the Bureau will run daily through Dec. 18, except Sunday, Dec. 14. The Spokesman-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash is blocking the right two lanes of westbound I-90 near the Sprague Avenue on-ramp — the Transportation Management Center warns that drivers could experience delays. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, two local gas stations in Spokane slashed fuel prices as Hamilton Market lowered its rate to $1.93 per gallon and Mobil set its price at $1.95 per gallon — intensifying local pricing competition. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alexis Sandoval, a Gonzaga student, authored the original poem “A Zag Holiday” for the annual Christmas video after being encouraged by President Katia Passerini. The video, featuring campus traditions and festive tunes, highlights Gonzaga’s cheerful holiday spirit. Gonzaga University
- ➤ Little River Band celebrated 50 years with a show last weekend at Spokane Live at the Spokane Tribe Casino, wowing 1,500 fans with classic hits plus new songs. Wayne Nelson, who has played with the band for 45 of its 50 years, highlighted their lasting sound. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga alumna Bella LaBate helped connect Starbucks with the School of Leadership Studies to bring Sophia University students to Spokane and Seattle for a one-week leadership and cultural immersion program earlier this year. She will host a Trek experience at Starbucks next month to continue the partnership. Gonzaga University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Spokane Valley Fire Department sent six Swift Water Rescue members and a boat to western Washington to help with flooding, departing Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. from Fire Station 5 (off Sullivan Road); Spokane’s fire department was also preparing its own rescue team. KHQ
- ➤ Washington leaders were warned by Gov. Bob Ferguson's Data Center Workgroup that rising data center energy demand is straining clean power supplies and could challenge decarbonization and affordable power. The recommendations (presented Dec. 3) call for new infrastructure to support future load growth. Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association will discuss 35 handbook amendments at its Winter Coalition meeting (Jan. 26), including an advisory proposal to limit girls’ sports to biological females; a final vote will occur in April. KXLY
- ➤ Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore arrived in Pullman Tuesday morning and is named among candidates to replace coach Jimmy Rogers, who left last Friday for Iowa State + Washington State searches for a new head coach. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Youth Self-Care Summit 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Hive, Spokane Public Library — Free — Engage in self-care workshops and enjoy a keynote while making connections with peers.
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Michael Longfellow Live
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — General Admission $123-$1,756 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Michael Longfellow at one of Spokane's top comedy venues.
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Arizona State Sun Devils at Gonzaga Bulldogs Women's Basketball
6-8 p.m. — McCarthey Athletic Center — Tickets start at $4.73 — Catch the action as the top teams battle on the court in Spokane's vibrant hoops culture.
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Tom Arnold Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Tom Arnold.
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Cactus Tate Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of bold humor and insight with rising star Cactus Tate.
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Ian Bagg Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of dangerously flawless comedy from world-touring comedian Ian Bagg.
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Ian Bagg Live Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fast-paced humor of world-touring comedian Ian Bagg as he engages with the audience in a unique dialogue performance.
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Geoffrey Asmus Live Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Geoffrey Asmus, who is known for his unique storytelling and engaging performances.
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Nothing Shameful Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Tickets starting at $60 — Experience an unforgettable music event in Spokane, WA.
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