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Hey Spokane, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: World Cup fan zone, IWW free speech exhibit, and master stir-frying + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Spokane protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Early funding readies vital utilities: Deer Park was awarded a $400,000 state loan to plan a new municipal well, replacing aging wells and safeguarding drinking water, part of $4.9 million in statewide preconstruction funding — see which projects got funding.
IWW roots in focus: At Spokane’s Central Library, EWU history students spotlight Spokane’s free speech fight, inspired by Jess Walter’s The Cold Millions. The exhibit features artifacts, photos and songs, open through March 31 — read the full story.
Regional soccer festivities announced: Seattle World Cup organizers have designated Spokane’s Riverfront Park Gesa Pavilion as an official Fan Zone, with Tri-Cities and Yakima also named. Expect match viewing, family fun, and cultural exchange — see where to cheer together.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Carb dreams, realized: At Italia Trattoria, fresh, handmade pastas star: wild mushroom tagliatelle, lamb ravioli, spaghettoni with meatballs. Settle in, twirl generously sauced noodles, sip something nice, and let the ratio restore your mood, no matter what Monday started.
Closet time machine: Teleport Vintage + Co curates groovy, true-vintage threads with stories, plus vinyl, funky housewares, and handmade finds that turn browsing into a mini nostalgia trip. For a wardrobe refresh that’s kind to the planet and cooler than fast fashion, expect treasure-hunt vibes any day.
Three-minute mood reboot: If your back’s chirping or your brain’s buzzing, the whole-body cryo chamber at Level Up Wellness in Liberty Lake delivers a fast three-minute reset, a mood-and-recovery boost that fits real life: commutes, workouts, and that never-ending to-do list.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤖 LEGO Robotics Club @ Spark Central | Wednesday (3/4) at 3:30 PM – Got a kid who can out-engineer your coffee maker? Spark Central’s LEGO Robotics Club lets grades 2 to 5 team up to build creations that move, light up, and sense colors, no experience needed. Free, local, and safely off your living room floor.
🖼 Personal Landscapes: Regional Art Exhibition @ Chase Gallery | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Do First Friday right and swing by the Chase Gallery at City Hall for Personal Landscapes, a regional show spotlighting artists with disabilities from across the Inland Northwest. Expect painting, poetry, sculpture, and some honest-to-goodness humanity. Free, thoughtful, and refreshingly unpretentious.
🖼 Gallery Grand Opening @ Spark Central | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday gets an upgrade with Spark Central launching its gallery and Spokane’s Tracy Poindexter-Canton serving vivid, story-rich collage that actually makes you linger, not just nod. Come for the art, stay for the conversation, community, and yes, the free nibbles.
📚 The Librarians @ Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Swap your streaming queue for a free screening of The Librarians, followed by a lively chat. Expect fewer shushes, more stories, and maybe a few Dewey Decimal deep cuts. It’s low-key, neighborly, and perfectly suited to your book club energy, no homework required.
✂ Rogers High School Spring Craft Fair @ John R. Rogers High School | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Rogers High is kicking off craft fair season with 40-plus first-time vendors, free admission, and the Easter Bunny offering free pics with kids, adults, and well-behaved pets. Pack a tote, practice your polite browsing, and treat yourself to locally made treasures without the mall headache.
♀ International Women’s Month Power Beats @ Eclipse Power Yoga | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Kick off International Women’s Month with a free Power Beats yoga class benefiting Women Helping Women Fund, the Spokane nonprofit supporting women with education, mental health, family support, and housing. Stretch, sweat, feel virtuous, then brag over coffee that your downward dog did good.
📝 Poetry Before Dark @ Spark Central Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – Before dark at Spark Central in Kendall Yards, EWU MFA students run a poetry tune-up on craft, style, and form. It’s for grownups who want real feedback, not open-mic angst. Free thanks to the neighborhood, so bring drafts, leave sharper.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Spokane report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 90%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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