Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Thursday, March 26th.

Kick off your day with a heads up on the weather thats gripping our city. Firefighters tackled a structure fire on Jackson Avenue early this morning, working swiftly to contain it and keep everyone safe amid the chaos. But the real story shaking things up is this sudden heavy snow warning blanketing the region, with authorities urging 33,000 folks to stay off the roads due to whiteout conditions. That means slower commutes, potential school delays, and a reminder to bundle up if youre heading out picture icy roads turning everyday drives into real adventures that test our Spokane grit.

Shifting gears to brighter news, our citys spotlighting local heroes in wastewater management, recognizing four standout businesses for keeping our rivers and sewers in top shape. Its a nod to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Spokane clean and flowing smoothly, impacting everything from your tap water to neighborhood streams. Meanwhile, Bouten Construction Co. is in the running as a finalist for the 2026 Large Business of the Year, celebrating their role in building our communitys backbone.

On the infrastructure front, the North Spokane Corridors charging ahead with steady progress. Crews are now laying drilled shafts and bridge foundations for an elevated four-lane highway in Spokane Valley, part of stage three thats set to wrap through 2027. This means less traffic headaches down the line, connecting us better from Mission Avenue over Trent to Alki, with more miles opening by late 2028. Its transforming how we move around, easing congestion for families and commuters alike.

Tragedy struck recently with a fatal shooting on Wellesley Avenue near 1900 East, leaving one dead and another injured after reports of an altercation. Our thoughts are with those affected as investigations continue. But lets turn to tonight: District 3 Council Members Zappone and Klitzke are hosting a community town hall at 5 p.m., your chance to voice concerns and shape local decisions.

For fun, catch Umphreys McGee rocking the Knitting Factory at 8 p.m. on their Sky's the Limit Tour a 21-plus jam session with shared tables and cocktails thatll have you dancing through the snow vibes. Comedy fans, Hannibal Buress hits the Spokane Comedy Club around 7 p.m., promising laughs to melt away the chill. Nature lovers, the Spokane Mountaineers Backpacking School kicks off tonight in Spokane Valley, with eight weeks of indoor classes through May to gear you up for epic trails. And mark your calendars for the Spokane Home and Garden Show next month at the Convention Center, perfect for spring inspo. Note that SFCC has a faculty work day today, so no classes there.

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

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