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It’s Friday, Spokane! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Airport concourse expansion, mystery-funded ice rink, and murder mystery dinner + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Big changes taking off: Spokane International Airport has completed phase one of its TREX project, expanding Concourse C for Alaska and American with new gates and upgrades, promising major economic gains and local jobs — read the full story.
Funding fuels fan festivities: Spokane’s World Cup fan zone will receive a $40,000 grant as part of Airbnb’s new World to Washington initiative supporting nine fan zones statewide ahead of the 2026 tournament — see which cities are funded.
Boost for local ice sports: Spokane Valley could get a new ice rink near Sullivan Park, as a mystery benefactor pledges over $40 million, but city support and a finalized land lease are needed — get all the project details.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-based dinner plans: RÜT Bar & Kitchen serves creative vegan comfort food, think cauliflower wings, stacked sandwiches, hearty bowls. The cocktail lineup keeps pace, balanced and fun. An easy weeknight move when you want indulgence with a bit of green virtue, and flavors that linger.
Treasure hunt, unlocked: At Vintage Mercantile & Auction, the thrill stays fresh with new finds on the floor and lively online auctions every Wednesday night. Need a conversation starter for your place? A quick browse in Hillyard turns up pieces with stories, surprises, and just-right patina.
Brows and bling, locally: Need a low-maintenance glow-up? The Studio Spokane pairs skilled microblading and cosmetic tattooing with seamless permanent jewelry, so you can wake up with brows on point and a clasp-free bracelet to match, for effortless polish that lasts.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🖼 Gallery Grand Opening @ Spark Central | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday gets an upgrade with Spark Central launching its gallery and Spokane’s Tracy Poindexter-Canton serving vivid, story-rich collage that actually makes you linger, not just nod. Come for the art, stay for the conversation, community, and yes, the free nibbles.
✂ 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.
🍷 Taste Through Washington Wines @ Fête – A Nectar Co | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Washington Wine Month calls for a sip-around, so Fête is hosting ten wineries pouring three favorites each. Grazing table included, order by the glass or bottle, and if crowds aren’t your hobby, spring for the VIP hour. Bonus: prizes and winery swag.
🧪 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.
🕵 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Ruby River Hotel | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Craving dinner with a side of whodunit? Spokane’s interactive murder-mystery comedy plants actors in the crowd, keeps you guessing, and might pin the crime on you while you enjoy a plated dinner, gratuity included. Because nothing says date night here like accusing strangers between bites.
💃 Mom Prom @ Knitting Factory | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Whether you were prom royalty or perfected the punch-bowl hover, here’s your do-over at the Knitting Factory, with a DJ, drinks, and dessert. It’s ladies night, mom status optional, snap the 360 pics, dance like carpool can wait, and support Women Helping Women Fund.
🎹 Dreams of Chopin @ Barrister Winery | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Trade your streaming playlist for the good stuff as pianist Piers Lane serves 11 pieces from Chopin’s Les Sylphides, then teams with CNW artistic director, Zuill Bailey, for the Sonata in G minor for cello and piano. Melody, craft, and goosebumps, no algorithms required.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Spokane report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 13%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
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