Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
We kick off this sunny morning with the energy of civic engagement as Spokane residents wake up to the results of Tuesday’s primaries. Some familiar names will be returning for a key November showdown, with city council and school board races featuring both incumbents and new challengers aiming to shape Spokane’s future priorities. On the policy front, local voters have approved a new aquifer protection tax and a sales tax increase for policing in Spokane Valley, signaling the community’s focus on safety and sustainability. In environmental news, you might notice bright red around the river: Spokane County is using red dye to track wastewater flows into the Spokane River as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and protect local waterways.
In sports, the world comes to Spokane this week with the kickoff of the ITTF World Para Circuit at The Podium downtown. Watch top para table tennis talent from around the globe compete through next week, bringing excitement and inspiration to the Inland Northwest. For the college basketball faithful, mark your calendars — Gonzaga’s men’s team has just announced a high-profile clash with Oklahoma coming to Spokane Arena in November, with ticket info dropping later this month. It’s a big nod to the arena’s role in our city’s sports history and ongoing tradition of sellout crowds.
On the arts and entertainment scene, Browne’s Addition is buzzing with the grand opening of Jewel of the North, a brand new neighborhood gastropub bringing creative fare and local brews to the historic district. If you’re feeling artistic, swing by the Spokane Art School, where Pet Portraits with Personality continues through the end of the week and Tuesday’s acrylic painting and portrait drawing classes are a great way to fuel your creative spark. Curious foodies can sign up for tonight’s Sweet and Savory Summer Galettes class at The Kitchen Engine or learn the art of chili rellenos at lunchtime.
Families can enjoy storytime at Terrace View Park or catch a matinee of The Secret Garden over in Moscow. For something a bit more adventurous, the Conspiracy Scavenger Hunt and the Spokane Murder Mystery experience dot today’s event calendar, offering unique, interactive ways to explore the city with friends. If you’re looking for evening activities, check out the LED Flow Jam at Patera Temperance Lounge for movement and music in a chill, air-conditioned space, or dive into the Beatles vs Stones showdown at the Fox Theater.
Finally, for those wondering about the weather, expect mild temps in the 70s and a few spotty showers today and tomorrow, but look forward to more sunshine heading into the weekend.
That wraps up what’s buzzing in Spokane. This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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