Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Saturday, February 14.
What a heartfelt way to kick off Valentines weekend here in Spokane, with families rallying around each other after a devastating house fire in Stevens County shook us all this week. Six people were inside when flames tore through the home, collapsing the entire upstairs into the basement and leaving two loved ones presumed dead, including a brave family friend who ran back in to save 89-year-old Iona Boyer. Neighbors are stepping up with donations of money and clothes, helping the survivors rebuild amid the grief, a true testament to our community's unbreakable spirit that turns tragedy into collective healing.
Closer to home, Spokane police wrapped up details on that tense apartment shooting on the east side back on February 4th, where two masked men burst in, sparking a fight over what turned out to be a gun under a blanket. Isaac Tucker and Derek Alford tragically lost their lives to gunshot wounds, but cops assure us it was an isolated scuffle with no ongoing threat, thanks to their Major Crimes Unit digging deep. And in lighter but quirky news, Washington State Patrol is scratching their heads over a mystery rider caught on video clinging to the back of an ambulance, echoing a wild semi-truck hitchhiker from last year, reminding us Spokane's streets always deliver unexpected stories.
On a brighter note, East Valley School District is regrouping after voters turned down their big bond measure, with Superintendent Brian Talbot calling it a tough pill but vowing to keep improving classrooms through capital levies, because our kids deserve top-notch spaces no matter what. Meanwhile, PIER Spokane's vital program linking over a thousand folks to healthcare and housing since 2023 is pausing without fresh grants, urging us all to support local efforts that bridge real gaps in daily life. Up north, Northern Lakes Fire District's groundbreaking for a new Garwood station promises faster 911 responses amid booming growth, potentially slashing insurance rates for nearby homeowners and proving proactive planning saves precious seconds.
Tonight, treat your sweetheart or squad to laughs at Spokane Comedy Club with Chris Franjola headlining, or catch the Boozy Brunch vibe tomorrow. Music lovers, Hayes Carll's We're Only Human Tour rocks at 9pm with Ryan Montbleau opening, while the Sploinky Rave pulses for dance floor energy. And for pure magic, Disneys The Lion King roars onto the First Interstate Center stage at 2pm and 7:30pm, a family spectacle thats already got everyone talking.
This has been Spokane Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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