Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Thursday, January 15th. Kick off your day with the buzz around town, where city leaders are making moves that shape our neighborhoods and fun events are calling your name to beat the winter chill.
First up, heads up if youre into local government. The Spokane City Council is holding a special legislative session today right here in Council Chambers at 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard. It kicks off with the Urban Experience Committee at 11:45 a.m., followed by the main session at 1 p.m., complete with public testimony on key agenda items. You can sign up to speak online or in person from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with three minutes per speaker. Drop by, tune in on City Cable 5, the councils Facebook page, or dial 1-408-418-9388 with access code 2496 991 7004. This is your chance to weigh in on decisions that directly impact our streets, parks, and community vibe.
Shifting to exciting developments, big news for soccer fans. Seattle Reign FC just announced theyll host select 2026 home matches at ONE Spokane Stadium because Lumen Field is prepping for the FIFA Mens World Cup. Its a huge win for Eastern Washington, bringing pro womens soccer to our doorstep and spotlighting Spokane as a soccer hotspot. Mayor Lisa Brown and local teams like Spokane Zephyr and Velocity are thrilled, promising electric matchdays thatll rally the community and grow the sport right here. Keep an eye on the NWSL schedule release today for dates, with member presales starting soon.
Business is booming too. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs snagged 41.5 acres northwest of town near Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center for a new veterans home campus, a game-changer for supporting our heroes and their families. Local spots are expanding: parkour gym Fluent Motions settled into a fresh space on North Freya, junk haulers at TInys grabbed bigger warehouses on North Pittsburg, and insurers at Country Financial upgraded offices on Southeast Boulevard. Over in Spokane Valley, check out Open Tour Days today at 12709 East Mirabeau Parkway, suite 300, scouting your next office spot.
For tonight, the Titus 2 Womens Ministry hosts Celebrate Jesus from 6 to 8 p.m. at Twigs Bistro North on East Farwell Road, a warm gathering blending faith, food, and fellowship. Sports lovers, Californias track and field team opens indoors tomorrow at the Spokane Sports Showcase down at The Podium. And dont sleep on Riverfront Spokane action: tomorrows Numerica Skate Ribbon glows with music, lights, contests, and cheap carousel rides, plus Chiefs-themed fun tonight if youre skating.
These stories show Spokane pulsing with growth, from policy that builds better lives to events knitting us closer. Stay engaged, get out there, and make today count.
This has been Spokane Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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