Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Friday, June 20, 2025.
Let’s kick things off with a health care milestone. Sacred Heart Medical Center made headlines this week as a patient from Seattle traveled all the way to Spokane for a specialized robotic heart surgery. The buzz around this procedure is growing, with experts saying more patients are choosing Spokane for high-end medical care. It’s another sign that our city’s hospitals are quietly leading the way in medical innovation.
If you’re looking for something fun to do, music lovers should get ready for a throwback treat. A legendary Spokane band from the 1980s has just re-released some of its top hits, offering longtime fans and newcomers alike a fresh taste of our city’s musical roots. For those wanting something a little more contemporary, the Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is making a tour stop in Spokane as they say goodbye on their farewell tour. It’s a rare chance to see music legends live, right in our own backyard.
On the arts and culture front, this week’s Juneteenth celebrations brought special guests to town, including former Seattle Seahawk Cliff Avril, who inspired local youth by talking football and the importance of lifelong learning. Spokane is also making history by renaming a city park in honor of Black trailblazers, just in time for Juneteenth. This move marks another step toward celebrating diversity and acknowledging the contributions of our Black community members.
The Spokane City Council made some waves of its own, voting unanimously to prohibit virtual currency kiosks throughout the city. Officials say the decision aims to address concerns about financial security and fraud, so if you’re used to buying or selling cryptocurrency at kiosks, you’ll want to adjust your plans starting now.
In public safety updates, the Spokane Fire Department announced it’s expanding its Community Assistance Response Team, with a new social worker joining the crew to help with non-emergency calls. The police are asking residents for help identifying a witness to last Friday’s fatal collision at Market and Francis—if you have information, they want to hear from you.
Weather-wise, get ready for a shift. After a warm streak, things are cooling down as steady rain moves in this weekend. It’s good news for your garden, and maybe a chance to check out some indoor events around town.
That’s a wrap on today’s Spokane Local Frequency. Whether you’re planning to catch a concert, check out a re-released album, or just enjoy a rainy day indoors, there’s no shortage of things happening in Spokane. This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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