Local Frequency - Spokane

Spokane Local Frequency: Stranded Abroad, United at Home


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Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Thursday, March 5th.

Start your day with a story thats gripping our community like a real life thriller. Doug Kelley, the Spokane legend who helped launch Bloomsday and rose through the ranks at Avista, is stuck in Doha, Qatar, after a quick stopover on his way home from an African safari turned into a nightmare. Escalating war between the US, Israel, and Iran has grounded all flights, with missile strikes rattling the city, emergency alerts blaring in Arabic, and even massive booms shaking his hotel. Kelleys rolling with it, staying put as Qatari leaders shift from mediators to furious after Iran hit targets there, but his familys heartsick back home. Local leaders like Congressman Baumgartner and Senators Cantwell and Murray are pushing for help from the State Department to bring him back safely. It reminds us how global fires can trap everyday folks like Doug, turning vacation dreams into tense waits, and why we rally for our own.

Shifting closer to home, weather wise expect those isolated showers from yesterday to fade into sunny skies today, perfect for shaking off the chill and getting out. Tragedy struck nearby too, with the Colfax community uniting in grief after their head basketball coach passed from cancer, a heartfelt loss thats drawing support from across the region. And a somber note, that missing woman from Sprague was sadly found dead, underscoring how we all pull together in tough times.

On the civic front, Spokane City Council wrapped up a busy February with key actions on everything from public rules for the parking tax to committee updates, keeping our streets and services running smooth. Looking ahead, lawmakers are eyeing 400,000 in state funding that could boost local projects, a win for infrastructure fans.

For fun today and this weekend, bundle up for the Spokane Chiefs taking on the Portland Winterhawks this Saturday, March 11th, at the Arena for some high energy hockey thatll fire up the family. Catch electronic vibes with Barely Alive Presents Overdrive tomorrow, March 6th, or groove to Two Feet on The Next Steps Tour March 10th, both packing venues with beats thatll have you dancing through the week.

Stay connected to your city, Spokane, because these stories shape our lives.

This has been Spokane Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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