Good morning, Spokane.

Spokane’s Mend-It Café and Repair Café offer free repair services and classes to help residents fix everyday items and reduce waste.

Mend-It Café events start at Scale House Market at 4 p.m. Jan. 7 and at Hamilton Street at 1 p.m. Jan. 10, while Repair Café will reopen in May (at Perry Street Market).

The Numerica Skate Ribbon will host a community skate night on Jan.

8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to honor Spokane firefighters, with admission at $10.95 for ages 13 and older, $7.95 for ages 3 to 12, and free for children under 2 (skate rentals are $7.95 and helmets are free).

The Spokesman-Review printed the final installment of reader letters sharing cherished memories of the historic Crescent department store that once brought families together downtown.

The feature began printing on Dec. 7 and captures decades-long personal stories from employees, shoppers, and longtime locals.

Jeff Lambert (conservation advocate) spent 30 years advancing land preservation in Spokane County and was honored with the 2025 Karen M.

Fant Conservation Award earlier this year; his efforts have permanently protected over 9,600 acres and now extend to urban projects with Spokane Urban Nature.

North Wall Street is reduced to one lane today for essential water repairs on the section between West Heroy Avenue and West Princeton Avenue — crews will manage traffic with flaggers from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Spokane Transit Authority will start design work and public outreach next year for the 9-mile Division Street Bus Rapid Transit project (planned for construction in 2028 and launch in 2030) linking downtown and Hastings Park and Ride.

SpokAnimal closed Saturday after a respiratory virus made 15 of 30 dogs sick, with some developing pneumonia; staff said many are recovering with antibiotics (the clinic is separate from the kennel).

Owners who recently adopted are urged to contact the facility if issues arise.

49 Degrees North Ski area opened for the 2025–26 season on Sunday, Dec.

28 in Chewelah – the resort said lifts ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will open additional trails as terrain is assessed.

The Gonzaga women beat Loyola Marymount 87 to 80 in double overtime Sunday at McCarthey Athletic Center with Allie Turner's crucial three securing their 36th straight win, and they will host Pepperdine Tuesday.

A cold front brought wintry conditions on Sunday, Dec.

28 that allowed local ski resorts to open more trails; Schweitzer Mountain ran five lifts, Mt. Spokane opened 12 trails, Lookout Pass groomed 20 of its 41 trails, and Silver Mountain opened two trails.

49 Degrees North opened its slopes today near Chewelah, marking the second-latest opening in its history after a long wait for winter weather; crowds filled parking lots and ski lifts buzzed as winter sports enthusiasts celebrated the season’s start.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wine Wednesday Dinner Series

5-8 p.m. — Nectar Catering and Events — Varies by session — Savor a three-course meal with wine pairings exploring culinary elements at this popular dining series.

Spokane User Experience Meetup

6-9 p.m. — The Onion Bar & Grill Downtown Spokane — Free entry — Connect with fellow UX enthusiasts and share insights in a fun, inclusive environment.

Josh Wolf Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00 – 11:15 PM — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Josh Wolf, known for his engaging storytelling and charming humor.

Deceiving The Masses Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Tickets from $70 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Deceiving The Masses in Spokane.

Stand-Up Comedy with Anthony Robustiano

7-10 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy an evening of high-energy comedy from social media star Anthony Robustiano.