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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a neighbor’s ponderosa pine fell onto a property on south hill, knocking out power and causing a damaged fence and siding that echoed incidents in 2015 and 2021. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ North Spokane resident Audra Shope had her house damaged when a large pine fell during a storm earlier Wednesday — the tree took out sections of her newly installed fence and left a big hole in her yard, while Spokane Fire responded and Avista is set to remove the debris. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Fallen trees entangled in power lines blocked roads in Spokane Wednesday morning, including South Bernard Street near 22nd, 23rd and 25th Avenue and South Cowley Street near 8th, due to extreme winds that also caused power outages and school closures. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Grulich earned his Gonzaga master’s degree in communication in May after a challenging five-year journey disrupted by COVID — a period that deepened his personal growth. He now works as an AI consultant and strategy coach, applying the Jesuit value of caring for the whole person to tech projects. Gonzaga University
- ➤ WSU College of Medicine launched its first two-year critical care fellowship in partnership with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; two physicians (including alum Dr. Alex Franke) matched on Dec. 3 to begin training next summer and address the shortage of intensive care specialists. Spokane University District
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public records show that Spokane’s top commercial water users now draw about 760 million gallons annually, nearly half the 1.56 billion they used in 2006–2007. Conservation programs like Water Wise have helped some businesses, such as Qualchan Golf Course, cut water use as the city continues its conservation efforts. Inlander
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few said he was impressed by Braden Huff's performance against Campbell — noting that his standout play energized the team — during the home game. KXLY
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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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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection — $36.22 — Experience the enchanting music of The Beatles in a unique candlelit concert setting.
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Pepperdine Waves vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Women's Basketball
6-8 p.m. — McCarthey Athletic Center — Tickets required — West Coast rivals clash as Pepperdine travels to face Gonzaga in an exciting basketball showdown.
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Sarah Colonna - Live Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with standup comedian Sarah Colonna as she brings her recent TV and book success to the stage.
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Santa Clara Broncos vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball
8:30 p.m. — Gonzaga University — Tickets available — A thrilling West Coast rivalry as #8 Gonzaga takes on Santa Clara.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival 50th Anniversary Tour
7-9 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Tickets available — Celebrate 50 years of mountain films featuring breathtaking expeditions and inspiring stories of adventure.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's Four Seasons illuminated by candlelight.
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