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Hello Spokane! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Grand Boulevard lane reduction, ER addiction shot, and hidden cathedral window + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Contested corridor changes advance: Spokane moving ahead with a Grand Boulevard lane reduction between 14th and 29th after unanimous commission vote, aiming to cut crashes and add pedestrian upgrades as critics warn of congestion — learn about safety upgrades and delays.

Hospital expands addiction support: MultiCare has introduced long-acting injectable buprenorphine at Deaconess ER in Spokane, giving days of relief from opioid withdrawal. The treatment is part of a pilot program with evaluation in 2027 — read about the new treatment.

Intricate model sparks discovery: LEGO builder Christian Gill uncovered a hidden window at Spokane’s St. John’s Cathedral while creating a model for the MAC’s “Brick by Brick” exhibit as it marks its 100-year anniversary — see what’s on display.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

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:

• Join Maya Jewell Zeller’s book launch
• Snap Bunny photos at River Park Square
• Savor Filipino dishes, support Nourish Spokane
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Small plates, big vibes: Craving a shareable spread without a full dinner commitment? Baba delivers silky hummus, whipped feta, generous mezze platters, and wood-fired kofta skewers, plus that dangerously comforting Turkish mac. Perfect for midweek catch-ups that drift into late-night laughs.

Dial in your setup: From ski tunes and custom boot fits to quick bike service and season leases, Spokane Alpine Haus keeps boards, bikes, and boots ready. Whether they need love, or you’re planning the next powder or trail day, this crew gets you dialed…without the fuss.

Retro screen magic: The Garland Theater, Spokane’s 1945 movie landmark, still fills seats for cult favorites, community picks, and quirky series like Friday Night Frights. Bon Bon cocktails are poured inside and welcome in seats, because popcorn deserves a sidekick and old-school nights deserve a little flair.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧒 Toddler Time @ Shiloh Hills Fellowship | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – If your tiny humans are climbing the curtains, here’s your midweek sanity saver: free, safe play for kids five and under at Shiloh Hills Fellowship. Wednesdays in the multipurpose room, enter through the west-side glass doors, grownups stay, sip coffee, and supervise.

🤖 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.

🧘 Youth Yoga @ The Carl Maxey Center | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Head to the Carl Maxey Center for a free family yoga session that swaps snack-time chaos for 30 minutes of stretches, breathing, and balance. No experience or gear needed, just bring the kids or grandkids, a water bottle, and your voice. They might nap after.

✂ 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.

🧱 LEGO Free Play @ Spokane County Library District (Moran Prairie Library) | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Outsource the LEGO chaos to Moran Prairie Library, where kids 5-plus and their grown-ups can imagine, build, and avoid stepping on the pointy bits at home. The library supplies an absurd amount of bricks, you supply the creativity, patience, and post-build bragging rights.

🧪 Once Upon a Slime Discovery Saturday @ The ISAAC Foundation | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Whether your kid loves goo or needs a calm corner, this monthly slime adventure offers sensory projects and crafts in a welcoming setting for Pre-K to 5th graders impacted by autism, rare disorders, or developmental delays. Parents stay, $30 membership saves.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Spokane report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 50°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 94%

Rain. Cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 23%

A slight chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

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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