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Cheers Spokane! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What you should know before Blessing in Disguise tickets go on sale
  • How Spokane will honor 217 neighbors lost while homeless this year
  • How Spokane’s rescue teams are tackling Western Washington’s historic floods

Also on today's calendar: Clutter class - learn how to Let Go for a Less Stressful Life and 9 more events.

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

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very windy; cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 45, low: 38.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New one-day music festival featuring 20 acts comes to downtown Spokane in 2026 (spokesman.com) — Downtown Spokane is getting a brand-new one-day music festival next July, bringing 20 acts to ONE Spokane Stadium, the Podium, and nearby areas. Blessing in Disguise aims to draw up to 20,000 people, boost the local economy by up to $5 million, and support the Gleason Foundation. Early-bird tickets go on sale Friday for $75 plus fees.
   

• CHAS Health to honor 217 homeless individuals at Spokane memorials (khq.com) — CHAS Health is inviting the public to two outdoor memorials honoring 217 people who died while experiencing homelessness, including a Spokane ceremony at the Denny Murphy Clinic on Dec. 22. Organizers hope to spotlight the challenges facing unhoused neighbors in Spokane, with speakers, a warm lunch, and a powerful fence display listing each person remembered.
   

• Spokane swiftwater rescue teams on west side to receive state assistance (khq.com) — Spokane Fire Department and Spokane Valley Fire’s swiftwater rescue teams are deployed to Western Washington’s historic flooding, and the state is now sending even more resources to support them. Crews from Spokane are rescuing stranded residents, assisting National Guard helicopters, and remaining on standby as more storms threaten flooded communities. Local readers can follow how their own firefighters are helping statewide while staying ready at home.
   

📸 Around Spokane

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday December 18
  • Cactus Tate
    Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Christmas cookies for my co-workers.
    I set up a “cookie station” with baggies so folks can take what they’d like. (Nextdoor Rossvale)
  • Where can I get a passport picture?
    I need to renew my passport and can do it online. I need a picture per their regulations though. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks… (Nextdoor Hangman Valley)
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Spokane. Apply here.
  • David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mead

  • Historic donation ensures the future of Spokane's most historic house (krem.com)
  • Prep roundup: Addison Wells-Morrison scores 28 for Mead girls; Orland Axton leads CV boys with 25 (spokesman.com)
  • Strong winds exceeding 50 mph expected overnight (spokesman.com)

Spokane Valley

  • First night shift of the year for the Christmas Bureau sees strong turnout (spokesman.com)
  • Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; REEFER MADNESS Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com)

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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