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Hey Spokane, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Free solar motion-sensor lights, SeaPort Airlines’ new hop, and a global dumpling fest + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

New neighborhood lighting initiative: Spokane is offering free solar motion sensor lights to homeowners within city limits through a program funded by ARPA money. Install near alleys, sidewalks, or public paths to improve visibility — see who can apply.

Short-haul alternative takes off: SeaPort Airlines launches today with daily flights from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Spokane’s Felts Field, giving locals a faster hop across the state and adding more service to Spokane — learn why demand is rising.

Driving range closure update: Spokane County’s golf season is nearly here. Liberty Lake, MeadowWood, and Latah Creek will open March 11 and 13. Fairways wintered well, and tee times are available to book now — get opening and booking info.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Explore orchids and shop plants
• Join festive St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans
• Feast on global dumplings across Spokane

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Lunch that actually hits: Zozo’s Sandwich House serves house-roasted meats, playful hot-and-cold combos, and veggie-friendly picks that don’t feel like a compromise. When the sandwich craving strikes, the crew helps upgrade your midday mood with juicy stacks, crisp greens, and extra napkins… happy taste buds likely.

Mini escape, big views: Riverfront Park serves river roar, footbridge strolls, art sightings, and just-enough people-watching to turn lunch break into a mini vacation. Loop the falls, wander the sculptures, and remember why downtown still feels like Spokane’s shared backyard, a breezy pocket where five minutes stretches happily.

Kid-joy unlocked: Whiz Kids Toys blends standout finds with beloved classics, and a friendly crew helps you pick the right thing, whether it’s for a toddler, a teen, or your inner 108-year-old. Ideal for last-minute birthday dashes or spontaneous surprises.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 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.

🎨 Strange Assembly II: A Collaborative Still Life @ Spokane Public Library Shadle Park | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Shadle Park Library is hosting a communal still life, where we pile our oddities on one table and draw the beautiful mess together. Think skulls, sprouted garlic, and a tiny sombrero, then bring one intriguing object and your supplies, all ages, free.

🤖 Lego Robotics Club @ Spark Central | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – Got a kid who reverse engineers the toaster? Send them to Spark Central for LEGO Robotics Club, where grades 2 to 5 build creations that move, light up, and sense colors. Free thanks to community support, all levels welcome, spark-central.org/events.

💡 Lighthouse for the Blind Tour & Reception @ Inland Northwest Lighthouse | Thursday (3/12) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’ve supported Lighthouse for the Blind for years or you’re curious what ‘Employment for Empowerment’ looks like close, this free tour and reception at Spokane’s INL Facility, with Delta Gammas and neighbors, pairs impact with snacks, conversation, and no hard sell. RSVP here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/employmentforempowerment/event/reception/

🌿 Raised by Ferns Launch @ West Central Abbey | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Skip the scroll and head to West Central Abbey for the launch of Raised by Ferns, Maya Jewell Zeller’s memoir, with the Mt. Spokane String Quartet, local voices, and Auntie’s on books. It’s free, Washington wines and Kate Lebo pies. Literature tastes better with dessert.

✂ Scrapbook Connections Crop @ Spokane Public Library Hillyard | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – This free, no-frills crop at the Hillyard library helps you turn that shoebox of photos into something your kids might actually look at. Bring any paper project, learn a beginner-friendly 2-page layout with a Creative Memories kit, and please preregister, spots are limited, snacks appreciated.

🤝 4th Annual Business and Creative Expo @ West Central Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Consider this your permission slip to wander West Central without bumping into tourists. The annual expo lines up local businesses and artists, plus free family fun, food, games, and prizes. Come for the samples, stay to finally learn who makes that mural.

🤠 Line Dancing @ Projectid | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Whether your two left feet have seen daylight since Hoopfest or not, come line dance at the Wolf Den with Project id. Open to all, free for members and care teams, $5 nonmembers, caregivers free, no experience required, laughs and community.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Spokane report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 43°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 11%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 81%

A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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Built by Ron Gamlin, this 6800 sq ft brick and cedar daylight rancher sits at the end of a Quail Ridge cul-de-sac with wraparound decking and sunset views. Light-filled spaces include open living with wet bar and two fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, and a primary suite. The finished lower level adds a great room with bar, office, and guest quarters.

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