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Good morning, Spokane! In today’s edition: A 41.5-acre veterans home, opening weekend on the slopes, a bull riding showdown, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Outdoor spaces and small-house design: WDVA purchased 41.5 acres in Spokane for a new veterans home near the Mann-Grandstaff VA. It has requested FY 2026 capital funding from state and federal sources to advance construction — see design and funding details.
Early season stoke builds: Mount Spokane’s opening weekend was celebrated by skiers and riders, with several lifts running and hours set for daytime. Night skiing will start once summit snow reaches 18 inches — get hours and lift info.
Community investments strengthen local services: Kalispel Tribe donated $42,000 to nonprofits in Spokane and Pend Oreille Counties, plus gifts for children in need and support for Vanessa Behan and the American Legion in Cusick — see which programs were supported.
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🫶 We got your back
Lace up with heroes: Today, the Numerica Skate Ribbon in Spokane hosts a special community skate night honoring local firefighters. Expect chances to meet the team, skate alongside them, and learn about their work. Admission is $10.95 per person, or $7.95 for ages 13 to 18. Get all the details.
Serious burrito cravings: Whether you’re in a breakfast-rito mood or craving something heartier, Taco Vado rolls satisfying burritos: barbacoa with salsa roja, adovada with salsa verde, or a roasted poblano and queso combo, plus vegan options and house salsas. Treat your future self to leftovers… or pretend you meant to share.
Hands-on wonder fix: If your crew needs a midweek curiosity jolt, Mobius Discovery Center delivers build-it, test-it, “wait, that actually worked” exhibits, plus classes and occasional adults-only science nights. It sneaks learning into fun, rescues rainy afternoons, and sends kids home buzzing.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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❄ Shimmering Snowfall @ Pinot’s Palette | Friday (1/9) at 3:30 PM – Spokane winter got you feeling like a snowplow? Trade the shovel for a glass of wine and paint your own Shimmering Snowfall at a local studio. Bring a friend, expect zero pressure, plenty of laughs, and a canvas that behaves, unlike Division Street in January.
🎬 Banff Mountain Film Festival 50th Anniversary Tour @ The Fox Theater | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Clear your calendar for three nights of Banff’s 50th, Spokane’s longtime rite with mountain films, gritty human stories, and the kind of vertigo you can enjoy from a theater chair. Spring for the Saturday VIP, support a local nonprofit, and snack like royalty.
🐂 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour @ Numerica Veterans Arena | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour bucks into Spokane Arena for its only stop here this year, two nights, with world-class riders squaring off against cantankerous bulls. Expect eight-second showdowns, dust in your boots, and a date night with an adrenaline problem, not another appetizer.
🏮 Create Your Own Lantern Class @ Casting Glass Stones | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – This cozy, hands-on lantern class has you designing four glass panels and building an 11-inch showpiece for the mantel, all supplies included, no experience needed. Show up with an idea, leave with a holiday gift that looks boutique, not a last-minute panic buy.
🔬 Community Science “Sediment Study” In Person Training @ High Bridge Park | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Help keep the Spokane River honest by meeting at the 11th Street Bridge in High Bridge Park to train with Waterkeeper Jule Schultz. It’s a 9-mile West Spokane loop where you sample four spots, snap one photo, and ship real data to Ecology.
🎸 Ukestra Jam @ Spokane County Library District | Saturday (1/10) at 10:30 AM – Bring your uke and your three chords for a beginner-focused jam where socializing, learning, and strumming rule. First hour is three-chord tunes, then we pull out The Daily Ukulele, the Leap Year edition, and the HUG songbook. All welcome. Sniffly? Skip it, boosted is better.
🎤 Comedy for a Cause @ Spokane Comedy Club | Sunday (1/11) at 7:00 PM – Laugh hard, do some good, and pretend you still remember your fake ID days. Early shows are 18+ with ID, late ones are 21+, so pick your bedtime. Buy ahead and be on time, seats vanish at showtime, and the door costs more.
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📻 Spokane report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 37°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 25%
A chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 37, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Sunrise views spill across the water from dual balconies, with Pt. Ruston’s shops, dining, and cinema just outside. This secure waterfront residence brings refined finishes and natural light. The great room shows tray ceilings, an electric fireplace, and a covered balcony. The chef’s kitchen features Bosch appliances, quartz counters, rich cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with a wine bar.
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