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

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A tribal island revamp, WSU’s new school clinic, and a leprechaun gold scavenger hunt + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Honoring heritage through design: The Spokane Tribe of Indians and the city plan a $2 million revamp at Riverfront Park’s Snxw Meneä� Island, upgrading the amphitheater and adding art designed by Womer & Associates — learn more about the project.

Bringing healthcare to classrooms: WSU and Spokane Public Schools launched the Logan Family Clinic inside Spokane’s Logan Elementary, expanding primary care access for students and parents. It is WSU’s first university-operated off-campus clinic — read the full story.

From coworkers to co-owners: Temple Tavern opened February 13 in Spokane’s Garland District, turning a former temple into a cozy spot for made-from-scratch Italian, seasonal menus and local taps, with a buzzed-about Tribute pizza — read the full story.

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.

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 Project id for line dancing
• Experience powerful songs of endurance and hope
• Kim Fu discusses Valley of Vengeful Ghosts
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Serious pie mood: When the week calls for buttery crust and cozy fillings, Birdie’s Pie Shop delivers sweet-and-savory pies sized for solo treats or family feasts, plus mix-and-match boxes that mysteriously disappear at home. Flaky, warm, and satisfying… the kind of comfort that makes weeknights feel like holidays.

A little bloom boost: Whether you’re celebrating, apologizing, or just flexing your thinking-of-you muscles, Rose & Blossom delivers thoughtful, locally designed arrangements with same-day delivery around town. Keep them on your mental speed dial for birthdays, tough weeks, housewarmings, and just-because Tuesdays.

Chalk up a plan: Wild Walls Climbing Gym fuels Spokane climbers with bouldering, top-rope, and lead routes, plus yoga when you need a reset, all inside the historic downtown armory. Sneak in a midweek send or rope a friend into a new habit; the vibe’s welcoming, the challenges varied.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

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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 →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐰 Bunny Photos @ River Park Square | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kids still believe or you’re just here for the photo, River Park Square’s Bunny brings pics, hourly KIDZ BOP dance parties, a sensory-friendly session, pet photo night, and a Bunny Hop sendoff. Reserve ahead for perks, a Crayola freebie, and fewer meltdowns.

📚 Homeschool Day @ The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Homeschool Day takes over the MAC with drop-in art, Campbell House stations, and access, all tied to Brick By Brick: We Built This City. Kids get anime illustration and a bilingual storytime, you get to call it school. Members free, others six bucks, pre-register.

🎁 Bobblehead Giveaway Night @ Numerica Veterans Arena | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Roll in early, because the first 2,000 through the Chiefs’ gates snag a Coca-Cola bobblehead, and Rosauers Hat Trick Club members are automatic. It’s Family Feast Night, so enjoy discounted hot dogs, Coca-Cola, and more, then let that little nodder judge your cheering.

🎶 Junie B Jones- The Musical @ Spokane Children’s Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Remember the chaos of first grade, only with better music and fewer sticky desks. Junie B. Jones the Musical delivers big opinions, cafeteria drama, and G-rated heart, plus an ASL-interpreted show, a Family Value Night, and a heads-up for flashing lights and loud surprises.

🃏 Pokémon Perfect Order Pre-Release @ B Side Games | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Trade your errands for cardboard glory at the Perfect Order pre-release, where you snag a pre-release box, build a deck, and play three rounds for three bonus packs, nostalgic joy, all for a $30 buy-in. Bring your reading glasses, and your inner ten-year-old.

🎭 Voctave @ Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Whether you grew up on Rodgers and Hammerstein or you know all the Disney lyrics because of your grandkids, Voctave teams up with the Spokane Symphony for harmonies that give you goosebumps, not cavities. Big voices, zero instruments, and a night of unapologetic crowd-pleasers.

🕵 Leprechaun Gold Scavenger Hunt @ Riverfront Spokane | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Think you can out-hustle a leprechaun? Riverfront Park is scattering 525 coins for a St. Patrick’s Day dash, each good for a same-day Looff Carrousel ride, limit one per person, and 25 are America 250 editions you can gloat about over coffee.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Spokane report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 83%

A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow. Cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 20 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 58 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 58%

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 20 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 58 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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