Spokane, WA News Roundup (8/20/25)

Hillyard’s creative district rise: With ArtsWA certification and a finalized subarea plan, Spokane’s northeast neighborhood is gearing up for Third Thursday art walks, zoning updates and community-led projects — find out how.

Spokane's indoor pool revival: A mothballed campus pool could reopen with free swim lessons for every second-grader, expanded special-needs programming, and year-round public swims—if voters pass both the parks levy and school bond this November — find out how this ballot boost could make waves.

AI manufacturing powerhouse emerges: McKinstry’s 150,000 sq ft offsite facility in Spokane is producing modular cooling plants for data centers, employing 600 and solidifying the region’s role in the AI supply chain — learn what it means for Spokane.

Woodside Swing welcomes all dancers: Spokane’s swing club hosts weekly Lindy Hop, Charleston and Balboa lessons followed by low-pressure socials in a century-old ballroom — find out how you can join.

Free cuts build confidence: Generations Barbershop and the Spokane Tribe teamed up Tuesday to offer K–12 reservation kids free haircuts ahead of the school year — find out how they’re empowering youth.

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