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Hey hey Spokane! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How can you reserve Riverside State Park’s new all-terrain Trackchair?
  • What could Spokane County’s new anti-drone tools actually do during World Cup?
  • How will Michael Cathcart reshape Spokane’s regional public health priorities in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Clutter class - learn how to Let Go for a Less Stressful Life and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Spokanefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Spokanefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 44.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Riverside State Park expanding accessibility with 'Action Trackchair' this winter (krem.com) — Riverside State Park in Spokane is rolling out an all-terrain Action Trackchair this winter so residents and visitors who use mobility devices can explore two trails in the Trautman Conservation Area. You’ll be able to reserve free 90-minute morning or afternoon slots on Mondays and Fridays, though extreme cold or deep snow can cancel operations, and reservations must be made by calling the park office.
   

2. Spokane County seeks new drone surveillance program ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup (kxly.com) — Spokane County is seeking millions in federal grant funding to deploy new technology that can detect and stop dangerous drones ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other big events. Sheriff’s officials say the tools would focus only on illegal drone flights while helping protect crowds and local facilities from contraband or more serious threats.
   

3. Spokane council member Cathcart to lead regional health district (khq.com) — Spokane City Council member Michael Cathcart will take over as chair of the Spokane Regional Health District Board of Health on January 1, shaping public health priorities for 2026. He’s signaling tighter fiscal oversight while pushing for a stronger response to the fentanyl crisis and praising outgoing chair Amber Waldref’s leadership.
   

4. A Spokane Christmas story; Ridpath residents gather for fitfh annual holiday dinner put on by ownership group (spokesman.com) — Downtown Spokane’s historic Ridpath building has transformed from an abandoned hotel into 206 small, affordable apartments where residents now share an annual holiday dinner hosted by the ownership group. The gathering, supported by Women & Children’s Free Restaurant, offers food, connection, and year-round pantry staples for tenants who often live on the financial edge, while honoring the legacy of late community advocate Janet Mann.
   

5. More shoppers choosing thrift stores for holiday gifts (kxly.com) — Shoppers across Spokane and Spokane Valley are increasingly turning to local thrift stores for holiday gifts, hunting for lower prices and unique finds. Managers report hundreds more winter customers than last year, with some stores struggling to keep clothing in stock as residents stretch budgets while still filling trees with creative, secondhand surprises.
   

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    Sunday December 14
  • Michael Longfellow
    Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 10
  • Girls 8th Volleyball @ Riverside Middle School - Varsity
    Mountainside Middle School , 3814 E Deer Park Milan Rd , Chattaroy
    4:00 pm
  • Girls 7th Volleyball @ Riverside Middle School - JV
    Mountainside Middle School , 3814 E Deer Park Milan Rd , Chattaroy
    4:00 pm
  • Girls 8th Volleyball @ Riverside Middle School - JV
    Mountainside Middle School , 3814 E Deer Park Milan Rd , Chattaroy
    5:15 pm
  • Girls 7th Volleyball @ Riverside Middle School - Varsity
    Mountainside Middle School , 3814 E Deer Park Milan Rd , Chattaroy
    5:15 pm

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  • Today I was driving my truck down Wellesley when a Toyota pick up randomly stopped on the green light at Wellesley and Alberta.
    Naturally my initial reaction was frustration "what on earth are you doing, the lights green!?" The driver of the vehicle hopped out, ran to the bus… (Nextdoor Westview)
  • I work at an animal hospital someone found this dog in airway heights off the freeway and was brought to me.
    If you are the owner please message me with gender, spay/neutered? Name of canine to see response and pictures for proof of ownership. Dog is not… (Nextdoor Garland)

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