Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for January 12th. Kicking off the day, Washington States 2026 legislative session fires up right now in Olympia, running a full 60 days with the spotlight on the state budget and infrastructure fixes that could pump real money into our roads and schools here in Spokane. But heres a game-changer for local shoppers and cashiers: Representative April Berg just dropped House Bill 2334 to tackle the feds ditching the penny. It sets clear rules for rounding cash totals to the nearest nickel, like dropping 1 or 2 cents down or bumping 3, 4, 6 or 7 up to 5, while 8 or 9 cents rounds to 10. No changes for cards or apps, just smoother checkouts at your favorite corner stores, cutting confusion and those pesky errors that hit small businesses hardest. Berg says itll make transitions seamless, and with sessions underway, keep an eye on how this lands for everyday transactions around town.

Shifting to fun, last nights Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival wrapped at the Fox Theater after three epic nights of adventure flicks marking its 50th year. If you missed the breathtaking climbs and wild tales, catch the vibes with local orgs like Spokane Riverkeepers and Inland NW Land Conservancy benefiting from VIP proceeds. Tonight, gear up for high school hoops action as Ferris Saxons boys C2 team battles at North Central starting at 7 PM sharp, perfect for families cheering on our young athletes and building that community spirit.

Laughter lovers, Spokanite Comedy Club is your hotspot this week. Open Mic Night hits Tuesday the 13th, then Josh Wolf takes the stage Thursday through Saturday for sharp wit thatll have you in stitches. Free Comedy for a Cause was last night, and more freebies like Bad Teachers on the 18th keep the energy high. The Dope Show rocked yesterday at 4 PM, with tickets still hot for their next gigs. Out at Ferris High and beyond, tickets drop today for Bushs Land of Milk and Honey tour presale, though not Spokane-bound yet, its buzzing regionally with Mammoth opening.

Whether youre debating pennies at the market, courtside for hoops, or laughing off winter blues, Spokanites are connecting through these stories that shape our days. Dive into the laughs, support local causes, and stay tuned for more.

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

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