Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Saturday, February 8, 2025. We're starting off the day with some fresh snowfall across eastern Washington and north Idaho, adding to the blanket of snow that moved into the region yesterday. Travelers in Spokane should be aware of a traffic slowdown on eastbound I-90 due to a crash, so plan your routes accordingly[3].In local news, Mayor Lisa Brown has signed an executive order to strengthen community and cultural events in Spokane by reducing costs for both organizers and the City. This move aims to make it easier for local groups to host events that bring the community together[1].Speaking of community events, today is a great day to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Spokane Chinese Association is hosting a vibrant celebration at the historic Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Starting at 1 PM, you can explore a free-admission cultural fair featuring family-friendly activities such as Chinese calligraphy and painting, a Lunar New Year photo booth, cuisine sampling, and an array of cultural exhibits. Later, at 4 PM, enjoy a spectacular show with traditional Chinese folk dances, a Chinese choir, Tai Chi performance, martial arts, a dragon dance, Chinese music and instruments, and more. Plus, you could win a $1,000 grand prize by securing your tickets early[2].If you're looking for something to do outdoors, Riverfront Spokane has plenty of activities lined up. Today, you can learn the fundamentals of ice skating with lessons that progress through the skill curriculum set by Learn to Skate USA. And if you're planning ahead, mark your calendars for February 14th for a magical Valentine’s Day ice skating date at the Numerica Skate Ribbon, complete with free skate rentals included with every paid admission on select days[4].In other news, a third suspect from a 2022 homicide has pleaded guilty to 1st Degree Murder, with sentencing set for February 14th. Additionally, firefighters responded to a home fire in the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of the house[1].Finally, don't forget to stay updated with the latest news and weather conditions in your neighborhood by downloading the KHQ app, available in the iTunes store. You can also text KHQ to 46988 for a download link[3].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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