Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Monday, April 20.
Rise and shine, Spokane, weve got a gorgeous day ahead with highs pushing 69 degrees under clear skies, perfect for shaking off that chilly morning with a light jacket and diving into some outdoor fun. After a wild week of wind and freeze warnings, this sunshine is a welcome gift, making it ideal for hitting the courts for pickleball or just strolling Riverfront Park. Speaking of action, the Spokane Zephyr soccer team is back home today at ONE Spokane Stadium, facing Sporting Club Jacksonville at 4 PM, and theyve got two-time Olympic gold medalist Brian O Scurry on hand for a special goalkeeper clinic sign up quick if youre into that high-energy vibe.
On the roads, keep your eyes peeled WSDOT is rolling out more speed cameras in work zones this summer, up to nine new ones on the east side, with fines starting at $125 come July 1. Last years data showed speeds dropping 30 percent, all to protect those crews out there as construction ramps up, so slow down, stay alert, and buckle up it could save lives. Meanwhile, across the border in Idaho, a heartbreaking story unfolds as a longtime family with a transgender daughter packs up their physical therapy clinic and medical practice to flee a new bathroom law, calling it the final straw in a string of targeting bills that shattered their sense of safety.
Closer to home, a vital Spokane refugee organization is fighting for survival in a heated legal battle with a troubled Portland developer, an existential threat that could upend their life-saving work for newcomers dreaming of a fresh start here. Music lovers, mark your calendars the Knitting Factory has heavy hitters like Pentagram, Dusted Angel, Dirtwire, and Josiah Queen lined up later this week, bringing that raw energy to keep our local scene thriving. And tonight at Gonzaga University, dont miss a timely talk on AI, climate change, and surging energy demands at 6 PM, sparking big ideas on how tech is reshaping our world right here in the Inland Northwest. Plus, check Spokane Public Librarys calendar for storytimes, workshops, and community events to fill your day with connection.
Stay savvy out there, folks, support local venues amid that big Live Nation monopoly verdict shaking up ticket prices, and lets make today count.
This has been Spokane Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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