Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
Let’s dive into a bright day across the Inland Northwest, with sunny skies and mild temperatures setting a perfect stage for all of today’s happenings in Spokane. After a busy weekend, the city is back in motion, and there’s no shortage of headlines, community updates, and events to keep you in the know.
Local authorities are continuing to investigate an overnight shooting in North Spokane that left one person dead and another hospitalized. The incident has prompted renewed conversations around neighborhood safety, with public meetings scheduled later this week for residents seeking updates and reassurance from city leaders. In other public safety news, Spokane police and firefighters are gearing up for a friendly showdown on the ice soon, raising money for local causes and shining a light on first responders’ commitment to the community.
The city is also making moves on the social services front. A new specialized shelter for women is opening its doors at Knox Presbyterian Church this week, promising a safe haven and vital support for some of Spokane’s most vulnerable residents. Plus, in a move designed to support first responders, Catholic Charities is dedicating additional shelter beds specifically for emergency transports.
As we look ahead to the weekend, don’t forget that Spokane’s Arbor Day Celebration is just around the corner. This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Finch Arboretum will host family-friendly festivities marking the city’s 22nd year as a Tree City USA. Expect educational booths, live demonstrations, and activities for kids—all celebrating the trees that make Spokane green and beautiful.
Sports fans, all eyes are on Bloomsday, Spokane’s iconic seven-mile run, with a massive turnout expected this year—31,000 runners are already registered, so expect some extra foot traffic and plenty of excitement as race day approaches.
On the infrastructure front, the city council has amended a key service contract to improve how abandoned RVs are handled in local neighborhoods, aiming for cleaner streets and safer public spaces. There is also a new safety initiative rolling out, with the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex receiving its first life-saving Automated External Defibrillator, thanks to a community-led effort.
For those commuting today, roads are flowing smoothly, and the weather is cooperating, so enjoy the morning sun as you head to work or school.
That’s just a slice of life in Spokane this Tuesday. Keep an eye out for more developments as the week unfolds, and make sure to take part in the community events that help Spokane shine.
This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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