Pool parties to beat heat: Providence Inland Northwest and the Spokane Parks Foundation are hosting free July pool parties from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., complete with lifeguards, hot dogs, Vastra the Clown and the Spokane Mounted Patrol — find out how to dive in.
Spokane cook spices up PBS: Suwanee Lennon brings her Thai village’s heritage and bold Isaan flavors to Season 4 of “Great American Recipe,” airing Fridays at 6 p.m. through Aug. 15 — see if she wins the crown.
Spokane’s tree equity grant restored: The USDA has reinstated a $6 million, five-year grant paused earlier this year, boosting tree planting and maintenance in the city’s underserved neighborhoods — find out how to get a free tree.
Spokane Housing Summit Highlights: Leaders including Lt. Gov. Denny Heck and Mayor Brown tackled declining homeownership rates, rolled out new incentives and urged community-driven strategies, then announced a follow-up State of the County event on September 11 — find out what’s next.
Spokane Faire gets a grand upgrade: The Spokane Renaissance Faire is moving to the Spokane Fair & Expo Center for October 4 and 5, 2025, with improved parking, better accessibility, and expanded performances — find out what awaits.
Tyson’s Spokane cosmic journey: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is set to bring The Cosmic Perspective to Spokane’s First Interstate Center for the Arts on May 7, 2026, and tickets will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. through TicketsWest.com, ranging from $51.25 to $281.18 — find out how to snag yours.
Women riders roll into Spokane: North America’s oldest women’s motorcycle club is hosting its first Spokane convention July 8–10, complete with a red ribbon event, the Dot Robinson Road Run, a Thursday parade and closing banquet — check out the lineup.
Supporting communities after tragedy: A Spokane counselor shares how to honor fallen firefighters and guide children through grief in Coeur d’Alene — learn what you can do.
Fresh oversight perspective: After a national search, Spokane names Lissa Mascio—former child welfare policy director and seasoned prosecutor—as its new Deputy Police Ombuds to bolster accountability and community trust — learn what she brings to the role.
Spokane’s two-time Cup champ retires: Tyler Johnson announced his retirement on Monday after a 13-season NHL career with 433 points and back-to-back Stanley Cup titles — find out what’s next for him.
Other Spokane headlines this week
- Spokane County trades cash bonuses for leave
- Innovia Foundation awards grants to local organizations
- SNAP Back to School Resource Carnival launches
- Spokane Sports CEO named to national board
- Spokane County considers Argonne Gap trail improvements
- Airway Heights unveils new fire station
- Free Spokane waste-to-energy facility tour this month
- Gas prices dipped nationwide, Spokane down 6.4¢
