Happy Tuesday, Spokane. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Spokane Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Sixth graders hawking metal art and treats, donors smashing $170K for student meals, and uncovering Spokane’s top cocktail spots — catch up here.
State-level stories: Washington ferries launch a trial letting leashed dogs board cabins and decks, schools ban phones throughout the day, and repeat speeders get GPS limiters — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Ask Treasurer Volz about property taxes
- Get genealogy help at the library
- Learn Medicare parts and compare plans
- Learn strengths-based strategies for dementia care
- Create and display science art
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Eats: Salads just don’t cut it when you’re craving sticky, smoky bliss. Check out these BBQ spots that serve up slow-smoked perfection worth loosening your belt for.
Escape: Tired of the concrete jungle? Pack your bags for these eight weekend getaways spanning Bavarian mountain towns to island villages where whales cruise past your table.
DIY: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero, no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” Arctos Coffee & Roasting Co. has you covered. From single-origin beans roasted with nerdy precision to the kind of pour-overs that make drip coffee seem like a distant bad dream, this is where caffeine meets craftsmanship.
Hair: More than 50% of women experience hair thinning at some point in their lives. Whether it’s stress, aging, hormonal shifts, or genetics, there are more solutions than ever for boosting healthy hair growth. Take this free quiz to explore your options.
📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎡 Spokane County Interstate Fair Night @ Avista Stadium | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:35pm – Tuesday night at the ballpark means more than third-base glory and seventh-inning slump. Think face paint under the lights, a petting zoo roaming the stands, and free fair tickets launched your way every inning, all courtesy of Cascadia Screen Printing.
🎭 Readers Theater: Puffs @ Spokane Civic Theatre | Tuesday (8/26) at 7:00pm – Grab your folding chair at the intimate studio for a stripped-down riff on the wizard school saga, following three would-be heroes and their underdog housemates as they blunder through spells and sideways glances. No sets, no props, no shame, just gleeful booklights and bad puns.
🐶 Dollars In Your Dog Night @ Avista Stadium | Thursday (8/28) at 6:35pm – Nothing says family fun like cash tucked in a hot dog wrapper. Scoop up a frank at the game, and you might snag part of that $2,000 prize pool courtesy of Mirabeau Park Hotel. Then watch the kids chase Dairy Queen glory on the bases.
📬 National PCC Day | Friday (8/29) at 9:00am – Whether you still get misty-eyed at first-day covers or you just came for the free snacks, Spokane’s postal fanatics are convening for National PCC Day. Expect nerdy memorabilia, post office gossip, and the kind of camaraderie only shared stamp obsession can deliver.
🎆 Military & Veteran Appreciation Fireworks Night @ Avista Stadium | Friday (8/29) at 6:35pm – Take Friday night off the calendar and head to the ballpark for a salute to our troops, complete with cracking bats, heartfelt tributes, and a fireworks finale courtesy of Windermere Real Estate. It’s all the hometown pride, overpriced peanuts, and ear-splitting booms you won’t forget.
This weekend
🥕 Farmers Market @ Town Square Park | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00am – Rise and shine for a morning stroll through local produce, artisan bakes, and handmade goods. Expect fresh coffee, friendly vendors, and those late-summer peaches that taste like sunshine. BYO tote—and a little cash for the growers.
🎇 Fireworks Night @ Avista Stadium | Saturday (8/30) at 6:35pm – Nothing beats capping off a summer evening with an explosive sky show after the home team fumbles around the bases, right? Grab your glow necklace, snag a comfy spot in Avista Stadium stands, then watch the sky light up courtesy of Your Local Toyota Dealers.
🚗 Hot Summer Nights Cruise & Chill @ The Drinkery | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00pm – If you need an excuse to ditch the couch and dust off your shades, head to The Drinkery’s huge patio for a free evening of classic cars, cold drinks, and Angie’s Tacos. It’s the kind of cool-down this summer desperately needs.
🕺 It’s a 2000’s Party @ Knitting Factory | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00pm – If you can still lip-sync Britney in front of the mirror, join downtown’s Y2K revival at the Knitting Factory. Expect pop, hip-hop, and rock classics from Britney to Eminem, served with frosted tips nostalgia. It’s the kind of dance party that demands cargo pants.
🏎️ Dyno Day @ Trofeo Autos | Sunday (8/31) at 9:00am – Think that fancy filter actually scored you 50 extra horsepower or just boosted your ego? RE Performance’s mobile AWD dyno is here to settle the score, with prizes for the loudest roar, crowd favorites, cool snacks, hot food, and wallet-friendly sales.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 a la MØDE & Music @ MODE Campus – 4 pm
- 8/26 Puffs @ Spokane Civic Theatre – 7 pm
- 8/26 Damian Marley and more @ BECU Live – 7:30 pm
- 8/27 Dave Long @ Commellini Estate – 5:30 pm
- 8/28 Ron Greene @ Steam Plant Restaurant – 5:30 pm
- 8/28 Justyn Priest @ Medical Lake Waterfront Park – 6 pm
- 8/28 The Larsen Group @ Emma Rue’s – 7 pm
- 8/28 Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional @ BECU Live – 7:30 pm
- 8/28 Matisyahu @ Knitting Factory – 8 pm
- 8/28 Too Slim and the Taildraggers @ Riverfront Park – 8 pm
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Listed by: Adam Salas (REAL Broker LLC)
Highland Park Estates gets a serious upgrade with this South Hill showstopper, where custom everything and designer touches keep things interesting. The kitchen’s oversized island is ready for culinary experiments, while the main floor’s formal dining and cozy family room (complete with gas fireplace) set the scene for both dinner parties and lazy Sundays. There’s even a private office and a half bath for multitasking in style.
Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a boutique hotel with its spa-worthy bath and bonus laundry. The finished lower level brings movie nights and sleepovers to life with two egress bedrooms, a luxe bath, and a spacious hangout zone. Out back, the fenced yard is its own little sanctuary, surrounded by greenery and just the right amount of seclusion.
