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Spokane is heading into costume week. Porch lights are already doing overtime on the South Hill, ballots are sitting on kitchen counters, and Saturday brings the one night when a yard full of skeletons counts as good neighborliness. Grab the candy bowl, check your ballot, and pick a weeknight plan before the ghosts take over.
In today's Spokane Pulse:
A 1986 cold case arrest, wildfire aid in its final days, and levies on the November ballot
Five weeknight plans: arena rock, indie folk, a Bosch night, standup, and the last Thursday market
Photo Mart opens downtown, Trader Joe's heads to the Valley, and magic and comedy lead November
And much more!
Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland
Weekend Roundup
🔍 Spokane police arrest suspect in 1986 cold case: Spokane police arrested 74-year-old David J. Tibbett on Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in the 1986 killing of Mary Ann Turner, 32, whose body was found in an East Central Spokane alley on November 4, 1986. DNA evidence helped build the case, police said.
🔥 Wildfire aid applications near their deadline: Residents in Central and Eastern Washington whose homes were damaged or destroyed by wildfires on or after June 14 have only days left to apply for Individual Assistance, which can help with temporary housing, food, and minor repairs.
🗳️ What to know about school and fire levies on the ballot: A dozen school and rural fire districts have proposed levies on the November 3 ballot, mostly to replace expiring local taxes that pay for key services and facility maintenance. Check your district before you vote.
🎃 South Hill Halloween display draws hundreds: James Meeker and his wife have grown their South Hill yard display over five years into a full-yard Halloween experience that draws more than 500 trick-or-treaters each year.
🚧 WSDOT shares progress, timeline for North Spokane Corridor: Girders are now placed over Sprague Avenue, WSDOT says, the Wellesley to Trent section should open in the next two to three years, and the full corridor is projected for completion in the early 2030s.
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Spokane Business Beat
Now Open
🆕 Electric Photoland: Electric Photoland opens Photo Mart, a 1,000-square-foot walk-in studio at River Park Square, with a soft opening October 31 for photo shoots and group experiences.
Coming Soon
🛒 Trader Joe's: Trader Joe's is planned for Spokane Valley at 13414 E. Sprague Ave., the former ShopKo site, the first Trader Joe's within the Spokane Valley municipality; a tenant-improvement permit is filed and no opening date is set yet.
Events This Week
🎸 Skillet
Multi-platinum hard rockers celebrate 20 years of Comatose with the Still Screaming tour, loud choruses and all.
Details: Monday, 7:00 PM at Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest, Airway Heights
Cost: $59 and up
See More: Link
🎶 Medium Build
Nick Carpenter blends indie folk, country, and alternative storytelling on The King of Having Fun tour.
Details: Tuesday, 8:00 PM at Knitting Factory, 919 W Sprague Ave
See More: Link
📚 Michael Connelly: The Hollow
The bestselling crime writer talks Harry Bosch, his new novel The Hollow, and a career in journalism and television.
Details: Wednesday, 7:00 PM at Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave
Cost: $10 - $49
See More: Link
😂 Bret Ernst
Cobra Kai's Cousin Louie brings 25-plus years of standup, streetwise stories, and a comic's comic timing.
Details: Thursday, 7:00 PM at Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W Sprague Ave
Cost: $26 - $34.50
See More: Link
🥕 Thursday Market in South Perry District
The season's final Thursday market fills Grant Park with local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
Details: Thursday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Grant Park, 1000 S Perry St
Cost: Free
See More: Link
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On the Horizon
🪄 Michael Carbonaro: The Carbonaro Effect magician brings his WONDERBOY illusions and hidden-camera mischief to the Pend Oreille Pavilion at 7:30 PM. (November 5)
😂 Jo Koy: The standup star brings his latest tour to First Interstate Center for the Arts at 8:00 PM. (November 5)
🎨 Yuletide Holiday Marketplace: Spokane Art School hosts a free holiday marketplace of local art and handmade gifts, Friday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (November 6-7)
🧸 Inland NW Toy Show: The Inland Northwest's largest toy show fills the Fair and Expo Center with action figures, Lego, trading cards, and collectibles. (November 7)
🤝 2026 Spokane Neighborhood Summit: A free half-day leadership conference for neighborhood councils, with workshops at Gonzaga's Hemmingson Center from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. (November 7)
🌲 Washington State Parks Free Day: No Discover Pass is needed for day use at Washington state parks on Veterans Day; Sno-Park permits still apply where required. (November 11)
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