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Good morning, Spokane!
Spokane traded costumes for civic duty this week. Ballots are due Tuesday at 8 p.m., and after the drop box closes, the week loosens up nicely: anniversary rock on Monday, a free comedy open mic with a food drive on Tuesday, and a magician at Northern Quest on Thursday.
In today's Spokane Pulse:
A national award for The Course, wildfire aid, and ballots due Tuesday
Anniversary rock, free comedy, and magic on weeknights
A new brokerage and cocktail bar, plus craft shows and holiday concerts ahead
And much more!
Let's get to it.
— Laina & Lucas Wyland
Weekend Roundup
🏆 The Course Spokane Valley wins national honor: The Course Spokane Valley was named Best New Sports Venue in the country, taking home a 2026 SportsTravel Award as a premier cross country destination.
🎖️ Five Spokane-area first responders honored in Times Square: Five Spokane-area first responders, including Sheriff John Nowels and four fire chiefs, received Hero of Honor medals at the First Responders Children's Foundation ceremony hosted by Jon Stewart, plus an award for evacuating 65,000 residents during the Spokane Complex Fires with zero lives lost.
🏠 SBA disaster loans open for Eastern Washington wildfire losses: Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses, nonprofits, and homeowners hit by the Eastern Washington wildfires between July 23 and August 31.
🗳️ Baumgartner, Conroy make final pitches as election looms: Rep. Michael Baumgartner and challenger Carmela Conroy are making their final cases to voters in the 5th Congressional District race ahead of Tuesday's election.
🚗 Studded tire season starts November 1 in Washington: Washington drivers can now use studded tires through March, while Idaho's season is already underway and runs through April.
🧥 Our Place Winter Clothing Drive opens: Spokane Public Library is accepting new or gently used winter clothes through November 30 for Our Place Community Outreach, at every branch except The Hive.
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Spokane Business Beat
Now Open
🆕 The Agency: The luxury brokerage opens its sixth Washington office in Spokane Valley at 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 29, led by managing partners Greg Link Jr. and Bobby Carmody.
Coming Soon
🍸 Elegance Cocktail Bar: Elegance Cocktail Bar sets its grand opening for December 5 downtown at 154 S. Madison St., with festivities from 4 p.m., no cover, and live music into the evening.
Events This Week
🎸 Icon For Hire
The Decatur rockers celebrate 15 years of Scripted, playing the debut album front to back in Spokane.
Details: Monday, 7:00 PM at The District
See More: Link
😂 FOOD 4 FUNNY Open Mic
A free open mic for ages 18 and over, where local comics perform and bring canned food donations for neighbors in need.
Details: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Spokane Comedy Club
Cost: Free
See More: Link
🎤 Jason Salmon
Texas-born, NYC-based standup Jason Salmon brings his Biscuits and Gravity hour to Spokane for one night.
Details: Wednesday, 7:00 PM at Spokane Comedy Club
See More: Link
😂 Jo Koy
Comedy star Jo Koy brings all-new material to Spokane on his Koy Meets World Tour stop.
Details: Thursday, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM at First Interstate Center for the Arts
Cost: $51.50 - $155.50
See More: Link
🪄 Michael Carbonaro
America's favorite trickster returns with Wonderboy, an all-new night of illusions, magic, and comedy for all ages.
Details: Thursday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest, Airway Heights
Cost: $49 - $200.89
See More: Link
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On the Horizon
🎨 Shadle Park Boosters Fall Craft Show: Two days of local makers, artisans, and bakers at Shadle Park High School, with free admission and parking. (November 14-15)
🛍️ Custer's Christmas Arts & Crafts Show: The 50th annual show brings more than 250 Northwest artisans to the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, with single-day admission $9 and a three-day pass $11. (November 20-22)
🎄 Light Up Liberty Lake: Liberty Lake lights its holiday tree at the Trailhead Golf Course, kicking off free holiday light walks through January 3. (November 21)
🩰 The Nutcracker: Ballet For Youth stages The Nutcracker as a fundraiser at Spokane Community College's Lair Auditorium, with a 2 p.m. performance. (November 21)
☘️ A Celtic Christmas: Ireland with Michael: Emmy-nominated Irish singer Michael Londra brings carols, tunes, stories, and Haran Irish dancers to the Bing Crosby Theater. (November 28)
🎪 Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland: An all-new holiday circus of aerials and acrobatics lands at Northern Quest's Pend Oreille Pavilion, with tickets starting at $49. (December 3)
🎶 Holiday Pops: Jazzy Winter Wonderland: The Spokane Symphony, vocalist Sarah Jones, and the Chorale put a jazz twist on holiday classics at the Fox, complete with Santa and a sing-a-long. (December 12)
🥂 New Year's Eve Ball at the Davenport Hotel: Ring in 2027 with 1920s glamour, music, and celebration at the Historic Davenport. (December 31)
Community Question
Ballot check: If your ballot is still on the counter, Tuesday is the day. Drop boxes close at 8 p.m. sharp, and the county recommends a drop box over mailing this late in the week. Find your nearest box at VoteWA.gov.
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