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Morning Spokane! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Spokane fan’s meme moment led to Michael Jordan’s call
  • How a Spokane Arena spark could fuel WSU’s conference turnaround

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Low clouds, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 34, low: 24.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It's personal: Michael Jordan is more charitable than the media tells you (theblaze.com) — A Spokane man named Jeffrey briefly went viral in 2016 for resembling Michael Jordan, but the NBA legend quietly turned the joke into kindness with gifts and a personal phone call. The story is part of a broader look at Jordan’s often underreported philanthropy, from major Make-A-Wish donations to recent multimillion-dollar gifts to medical and hunger-relief causes.
   

• WSU ready to keep turning things around ahead of start of WCC play (spokesman.com) — A recent Washington State men’s basketball win at Spokane Arena highlighted freshman Ace Glass’ breakout performances as the Cougs try to rebound from a rough start. Coach David Riley is pushing the team to cut turnovers and boost assists as WSU opens West Coast Conference play at Portland before heading to Seattle U, hoping their Spokane momentum carries on the road.
   

📸 Around Spokane

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 31
  • Sarah Colonna
    Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 28
  • Snow Friends
    Pinot's Palette , 1919 E Sprague Ave , Spokane
    12:00 pm
  • Mount Rainier in the Fall
    Pinot's Palette , 1919 E Sprague Ave , Spokane
    3:30 pm
  • The DAM Watch Party
    Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854
    4:00 pm
  • open mic / jam at THE BULLHEAD Saloon
    The Bull Head Saloon , 10211 S Electric St , Four Lakes
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • They stole my dog from the yard at home!
    If you see a dog, please call 5094754665. Maybe your neighbors will have a similar dog. (Nextdoor Logan)
  • I am going to take these next 7 days and really take an honest look at my life and what I want 2026 to be like.
    I want to determine what changes I need to make and decisions that are important to implement now for life to go in the direction I would like to see… (Nextdoor Meadowlane Valley)
  • Idaho Governor Brad Little released a statement following a shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon.... (X: kxly4news)
  • Collision blocking the left lane on I-90 EB at MP near Wsp - Port Of Entry (Liberty Lake) beginning at 10:14 am on Dec. 27, 2025 until further... (X: SRTMC)
  • SteelFab Inc posted a job opening for 1st Shift Material Handler- Spokane, WA in Spokane. Apply here.
  • Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for CNA Training Program in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mead

  • Prep roundup: Mead's Addison Wells-Morrison reaches 1,000-point milestone; Adrik Jenkin hits nine 3-pointers for Colfax boys (spokesman.com)
  • Outdoor writing contest runner-up: Somewhere only you know (spokesman.com)
  • Outdoor writing contest first place: Beautiful dead things (spokesman.com)

Spokane Valley

  • SpokAnimal closed to the public amid the spread of an unknown virus in a dog kennel. (krem.com)
  • Spokane honors killed state trooper with lowered flags (spokesman.com)

Ok Spokane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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