Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Friday, May 16th, 2025.Today marks the final day to request disposal passes through the City of Spokane, so if you've been putting off that spring cleaning, now's your last chance. City officials remind residents that all requests must be submitted by the end of business today.In local entertainment news, the Spokane Civic Theatre opens its production of "Waitress" tonight. The musical, featuring music by Grammy-nominated artist Sara Bareilles, serves up a delightful story with a side of pie. Theatre-goers can expect a heartwarming performance that's perfect for kicking off your weekend.A somber reminder from city officials that flags will remain at half-staff throughout the weekend as part of a memorial observance. The community is encouraged to take a moment to reflect during this time of remembrance.Over at Riverfront Park, visitors will be relieved to know that yesterday's ammonia leak at the ice ribbon has been fully contained, and the area is now completely reopened to the public. Park officials assure visitors that all safety protocols were followed during the incident.In public health news, a local stroke survivor is urging Spokane residents to learn the signs of stroke. This timely reminder comes as part of ongoing community health education efforts.The city's H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative continues to gain momentum as it works to create a unified strategy for addressing housing instability and homelessness in Spokane. Community leaders are emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches to these challenging issues.Fire crews have been busy this week, responding to residential fires including one in South Spokane that left a person critically injured, and another bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street where firefighters received assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9.Looking ahead, several career readiness programs are launching in the coming weeks, designed to help Spokane residents enhance their employment prospects. Local businesses are being encouraged to participate in these workforce development efforts.This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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