Friday, December 20th, 2024

Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Manito Holiday Lights in Spokane have been repaired after a windstorm and are open from Dec. 14 through Dec. 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. KXLY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 81-year-old woman died after her vehicle collided head-on with another car while she was driving the wrong way on I-90 in Spokane, with two others injured. KHQ
- ➤ Elisha Brian, 30, and Eric Saint, 56, died from blunt force injuries when a tree fell onto their truck on Highway 2, deemed an accident by authorities. KHQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR BELAY's US-based virtual assistants are helping Washington businesses focus on their core business tasks, by using advanced recruiting processes to match them with admin, accounting, and marketing support. Their talent even has experience using AI to boost work efficiency. BELAY
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ferris High School's Maia Siemers will display her skills in both basketball and cheerleading at the Spokane Arena's Rubber Chicken event, emphasizing her dedication to both sports. KHQ
- ➤ Gonzaga University offers a selection of coffee spots on campus, including popular chains and a budget-friendly option, with additional local favorites around Spokane for diverse tastes. Gonzaga University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has identified four new chronic wasting disease cases in Eastern Washington deer, increasing the state's total to six. KHQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gardeners are encouraged to use fencing and repellents to protect their plants from deer, especially during winter when deer dietary habits change. The Spokesman-Review
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Washington State Cougars vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Basketball Game
This event features a competitive basketball match between Washington State University and Loyola Marymount University at Spokane Arena.
-
The Grand Showdown: A Wild West New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Grand Showdown offers a wild west-themed New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, line dancing, and a western-themed atmosphere at The Davenport Grand in Spokane.
-
Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
Participate in an engaging trivia night hosted by Game Night Live at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews in Spokane, Washington.
-
(Hed) p.e. Live Performance
(Hed) p.e., known for blending punk rock with hip-hop and other genres, will perform live at The District Bar in Spokane, showcasing their eclectic sound and decades-long career.
-
PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at Spokane Arena
The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour presents a live bull riding event at Spokane Arena, featuring thrilling performances by professional bull riders.
-
Trivia Night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews
Game Night Live hosts a trivia night at 24 Taps Burgers & Brews, offering an interactive experience for participants in Spokane.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Accomplish More. Juggle Less.
When you love what you do, it can be easy to take on more — more tasks, more deadlines, more hours – but before you know it, you don’t have time to do what you loved in the beginning. Don’t just do more – do more of what you do best.
BELAY’s flexible staffing solutions leverage industry experience with AI systems to increase productivity without sacrificing quality. You can accomplish more and juggle less with our exceptional U.S.-based Virtual Assistants, Accounting Professionals, and Marketing Assistants.
Learn how with our free ebook, Delegate to Elevate, and leave the more to BELAY.
Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and supporting our sponsors—is one of the best ways to support Daily Spokane.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I write to discover what I know.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Spokane
Daily Spokane is a community newsletter sharing current events in Spokane, Washington. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Spokane, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Spokane.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Spokane and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people in our community.
We help people in Spokane save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Spokane, about Spokane, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Spokane
A free Spokane community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Spokane. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyspokanenews.com/sitemap