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Hello again Spokane! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Spokane families should know about the new seatbelt-equipped school buses
- How you can help shape Spokane's next 20 years
- How visiting apostles tried to lift Spokane families after the wildfires
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spokane Public Schools launches 149 new buses with seatbelts (929zzu.com) — Spokane Public Schools is rolling out 149 brand-new buses with seatbelts, air conditioning, and upgraded cameras as students return to class tomorrow. The state-funded fleet should save the district millions over five years, and students across Spokane will now be required to buckle up on their daily rides to and from school. 
2. Community provides input on Spokane's 20-year growth plan (kxly920.com) — Spokane is asking residents to help shape how the city grows over the next 20 years through its PlanSpokane 2046 process. Neighbors in Emerson Garfield just weighed in, and anyone in Spokane can still submit comments online to influence future development rules, neighborhood character, and where growth should go.
3. Church of Jesus Christ apostles minister in Spokane after devastating wildfires (deseret.com) — Weeks after destructive wildfires displaced thousands in north Spokane, top Latter-day Saint leaders visited local congregations to offer comfort, promises of ongoing support, and messages of hope. They toured burned neighborhoods, met one-on-one with affected families, and highlighted how Spokane residents—church members and neighbors alike—have stepped up to help each other rebuild emotionally and spiritually.
4. Multiple lane closures near Spokane schools due to ongoing construction projects (929zzu.com) — Drivers around Spokane schools will see multiple lane closures this week as construction continues near Lewis and Clark High School, Logan, Grant, and Ridgeview elementaries. The city urges you to slow down in school zones, watch for kids crossing, and plan alternate routes around Stevens, Hamilton, Perry, and Rowan to avoid delays and keep students safe.
5. 'Be kind': Spokane Complex Fire victim asks for grace and compassion after note left on family car (krem.com) — A Spokane family displaced by the Spokane Complex Fires is urging neighbors citywide to show more patience and empathy toward fire victims who may now be living on unfamiliar streets. After receiving a polite but painful parking note near their temporary South Hill home, they're reminding Spokane residents that many displaced families are still waiting on insurance decisions and permanent housing.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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★ Featured events ★
- Belles at The District Bar →
The District, 916 W 1st Ave, Spokane
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- CreativeMornings Spokane
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
8:30 am - Write Together
Spokane Public Library Hillyard - Hillyard Events
10:00 am - All in for the Orange & Black
Lewis & Clark High School 3508 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203, USA
4:00 pm - Healing Hands Creative Hearts
Spokane Public Library Central -
11:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
5:30 pm - Back to the Library with Winnie the Pooh!
Spokane Public Library South Hill - South Hill Events
10:00 am - Adaptive Tai Chi
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
10:00 am - Video Studio Drop-In
Spokane Public Library Central - Video Studio
10:00 am - Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, 10 S Post St, Spokane
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd →
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection, 10 S Post St, Spokane
8:30 pm - English and American Masterworks →
127 E 12th Ave, Spokane
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My hubby and I tried a new place for us to eat today.
It is awesome. Gina's Mexican restaurant 30th and grand. Large servings. They also serve breakfast (Nextdoor Cliff Cannon) - My boyfriend found this dog late last week running in the street by Gonzaga Prep.
She's very sweet, had a collar but no tag. She is chipped but there is no information registered. The vet thinks she's about 1.5 years old. Message… (Nextdoor South Perry District)
- Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Spokane. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.
Ok Spokane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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