Listen "Spokane News: Thanksgiving Celebrations, Homelessness Initiatives, and Local Updates"
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Thursday, November 27th, 2025.Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the Spokane area. Whether you're heading to family gatherings or enjoying a quieter day at home, we've got you covered with what's happening in our community today.First, let's talk weather. We're looking at cloudy skies this morning with temperatures hovering around 39 degrees. There's a 60 percent chance of rain moving in, so you might want to keep an umbrella handy if you're heading out. Expect a high of 40 degrees with lows dropping to around 34 degrees tonight, so bundle up for those evening plans.On the civic front, the City of Spokane has announced a significant initiative to address homelessness and substance abuse. The city is funding 50 new shelter beds and launching mobile medication-assisted treatment services through an emergency declaration. This brings much-needed resources online for vulnerable residents during the cold winter months ahead.In a positive development for local law enforcement, Spokane police have cleared Giving Back Spokane founder Rick Clark of embezzlement allegations. The organization, which has been instrumental in community outreach, can now move forward without that cloud of investigation.Unfortunately, there's sadness to report as well. A body discovered in the Spokane River near the TJ Meenach Bridge has been identified. Our thoughts are with the family and friends affected by this tragedy.On the political side, a Spokane Valley councilmember has sparked considerable community response after sharing what was described as an Islamaphobic post on a private Facebook account. The post has triggered significant anger and discussion about leadership conduct in our valley communities.And in matters of law, a federal judge has dismissed a challenge to Washington state's gun law, upholding the state's regulations.Most of our schools and colleges are closed today for the Thanksgiving holiday, including Spokane Falls Community College and schools throughout the Greenacres area, so families can focus on time together and giving thanks.That's your snapshot of Spokane today. Whether you're enjoying a day off with loved ones or working behind the scenes to keep our community running, we appreciate you tuning in.This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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