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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spokane residences and public spaces illuminate the holiday season with a comprehensive guide and maps highlighting over 65 decorated houses, walk-through experiences, and festive displays, including free public events such as the Manito Holiday Lights and Winter Glow Spectacular. KHQ
- ➤ KXLY 4 News Now provides the latest local news, including community events, criminal activities, and health updates from Eastern Washington. KXLY
- ➤ Bear Lake Regional Park in Spokane County is partially open for the winter, offering limited access and a new fishing pier, with full reopening expected in the spring. KXLY
- ➤ A real estate company encounters significant hurdles in rehabilitating four troubled properties in West Central Spokane, aiming to address issues of homelessness, drug use, and squatters. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash on westbound I-90 near Sunset Hill is causing traffic delays in Spokane. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Six Spokane businesses will utilize over $26,000 in grants from the Downtown Spokane Partnership and BECU Philanthropy to enhance their facades, aiming to enrich the downtown area. KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Spokane, a voter-approved sales tax increase prevented 26 out of 29 potential city job cuts, only eliminating three positions. KHQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga's Payton Graham was highlighted as a top prospect for the 2025 MLB Draft by the MLB Pipeline. The Spokesman-Review
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Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Snow Queen
The Grand Kyiv Ballet presents a captivating performance of 'The Snow Queen,' inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring themes of bravery, love, and friendship set to classical music.
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Girl Named Tom: The Joy of Christmas Tour
Girl Named Tom, an acclaimed trio of siblings and winners of NBC's The Voice, will perform their holiday tour featuring harmonious performances of popular covers and original works.
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Festive Holiday Cocktail Mixology Class
Celebrate the holiday season by learning to craft cocktails inspired by classic holiday movies at Hogwash Whiskey Den.
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Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
Enjoy an evening of trivia hosted by Game Night Live at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews in Spokane.
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Steve Rannazzisi Live Performance
Comedian Steve Rannazzisi will perform live at Spokane Comedy Club for an evening of entertainment.
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ABBA Holly Jolly Christmas in Spokane
Celebrate the holidays with ABBAFAB's tribute show featuring Christmas classics and ABBA hits performed by a 9-piece band.
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Steve Rannazzisi Stand-Up Comedy Show
Renowned comedian Steve Rannazzisi will perform a live stand-up show at the Spokane Comedy Club, with ticket proceeds supporting various charitable causes.
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Pops 3: Christmas at the Movies
Celebrate the holiday season with beloved movie music, featuring songs from classics like 'It’s A Wonderful Life' and 'Home Alone', along with special surprises for families.
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Nurse John's Comedy Show in Spokane
Nurse John, a TikTok star and licensed nurse, presents his stand-up comedy show 'The Short Staffed Tour', sharing humorous insights from his healthcare experiences.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas: A Holiday Extravaganza
MagicSpace Entertainment presents 'A Magical Cirque Christmas', featuring world-acclaimed entertainers in a festive show filled with charm, music, and magic.
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Benefit Performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Join us December 18th for a benefit performance of "A Christmas Carol" at the Spokane Civic Theatre. Enjoy a holiday classic while supporting a local nonprofit that offers behavioral health, crime victim advocacy, and child welfare services in our community.
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