September 1, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Monday, September 1, 2025.
Spokane is welcoming Labor Day with plenty of excitement. The unofficial end-of-summer festival, Pig Out in the Park, kicks off today at Riverfront Park. Expect five days packed with food, live music, and a true sense of community running daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. From street eats to local bands, this bash brings together everything Spokane loves about the season and has drawn crowds from all corners. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to linger downtown, this is it.
If music is your thing, the Spokane Symphony wants to say thank you to the city in style. Tonight, Comstock Park will fill with the sounds of popular classics and Hollywood favorites for their free annual Labor Day concert, conducted by James Lowe. The festivities start early with funk and neo-soul from Jason Garrett Evans and Ruth Engeda at 4:45, followed by the full symphony at 6. It’s more than just a concert: arts organizations will showcase their upcoming seasons, the Zephyr and Velocity soccer teams and local mascots will make appearances, and the Symphony introduces its own mascot, Figaro the fox. There’s even a “petting zoo” for instruments—kids and adults alike can try out a violin or flute with guidance from the musicians. With the mercury pushing toward 97 this evening, organizers are setting up mist tents to keep everyone cool. Plan to arrive early if you want to snag a good spot, as veteran concertgoers line up in the morning to claim their favorite picnic patch in the park.
Looking ahead, Riverfront Park is hosting the grand opening of its brand-new chess tables on September 3, blending strategy and socializing in the great outdoors. September 6 brings an art scavenger hunt—drop your masterpiece in the park for someone lucky to find and treasure. As fall approaches, keep an eye out for seasonal activities including $1 carrousel rides and stories for kids, plus unique autumn events that promise something for everyone.
On the public service front, Spokane’s own PBS station, KSPS, is grappling with major federal funding cuts after Congress eliminated over a billion dollars for public broadcasting. Nearly a fifth of KSPS’s budget disappeared, prompting emergency fund drives and some tough decisions. Twelve local staff members have faced layoffs or pay reductions, and community supports are being called upon to preserve cherished local programs like Northwest Profiles and Inland Sessions. For residents who value public media, now is the time to rally behind KSPS and help local stories stay alive.
Elsewhere in the region, the dry and hot weather has sparked new fires from weekend lightning storms, reinforcing just how important fire safety and vigilance are as the summer winds down.
And as always, all Spokane County offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day, so plan your errands accordingly.
That wraps up your Labor Day news in Spokane. Whether you’re pigging out in the park, soaking in music under the stars, or simply reveling in a day off, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Spokane is welcoming Labor Day with plenty of excitement. The unofficial end-of-summer festival, Pig Out in the Park, kicks off today at Riverfront Park. Expect five days packed with food, live music, and a true sense of community running daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. From street eats to local bands, this bash brings together everything Spokane loves about the season and has drawn crowds from all corners. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to linger downtown, this is it.
If music is your thing, the Spokane Symphony wants to say thank you to the city in style. Tonight, Comstock Park will fill with the sounds of popular classics and Hollywood favorites for their free annual Labor Day concert, conducted by James Lowe. The festivities start early with funk and neo-soul from Jason Garrett Evans and Ruth Engeda at 4:45, followed by the full symphony at 6. It’s more than just a concert: arts organizations will showcase their upcoming seasons, the Zephyr and Velocity soccer teams and local mascots will make appearances, and the Symphony introduces its own mascot, Figaro the fox. There’s even a “petting zoo” for instruments—kids and adults alike can try out a violin or flute with guidance from the musicians. With the mercury pushing toward 97 this evening, organizers are setting up mist tents to keep everyone cool. Plan to arrive early if you want to snag a good spot, as veteran concertgoers line up in the morning to claim their favorite picnic patch in the park.
Looking ahead, Riverfront Park is hosting the grand opening of its brand-new chess tables on September 3, blending strategy and socializing in the great outdoors. September 6 brings an art scavenger hunt—drop your masterpiece in the park for someone lucky to find and treasure. As fall approaches, keep an eye out for seasonal activities including $1 carrousel rides and stories for kids, plus unique autumn events that promise something for everyone.
On the public service front, Spokane’s own PBS station, KSPS, is grappling with major federal funding cuts after Congress eliminated over a billion dollars for public broadcasting. Nearly a fifth of KSPS’s budget disappeared, prompting emergency fund drives and some tough decisions. Twelve local staff members have faced layoffs or pay reductions, and community supports are being called upon to preserve cherished local programs like Northwest Profiles and Inland Sessions. For residents who value public media, now is the time to rally behind KSPS and help local stories stay alive.
Elsewhere in the region, the dry and hot weather has sparked new fires from weekend lightning storms, reinforcing just how important fire safety and vigilance are as the summer winds down.
And as always, all Spokane County offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day, so plan your errands accordingly.
That wraps up your Labor Day news in Spokane. Whether you’re pigging out in the park, soaking in music under the stars, or simply reveling in a day off, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. This has been Spokane Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Spokane local frequency for Monday,
September first, twenty twenty five. Spokane is welcoming Labor Day
with plenty of excitement. The unofficial end of summer festival,
Pigout in the Park kicks off today at Riverfront Park.
Expect five days packed with food, live music, and a
(00:20):
true sense of community. Running daily from eleven am to
ten pm. From street eats to local bands, this bash
brings together everything Spokane loves about the season and has
drawn crowds from all corners. If you've been waiting for
a reason to linger downtown, this is it. If music
is your thing, The Spokane Symphony wants to say thank
(00:41):
you to the city in style. Tonight, Comstock Park will
fill with the sounds of popular classics and Hollywood favorites
for their free annual Labor Day concert, conducted by James Lowe.
The festivities start early with funk and meal soul from
Jason Garrett Evans and Ruth Engada at four forty five,
followed by the full Symphony at six. It's more than
(01:03):
just a concert. Arts organizations will showcase their upcoming seasons.
The Zephyr and Velocity soccer teams and local mascots will
make appearances, and the symphony introduces its own mascot figure,
O the Fox. There's even a petting zoo for instruments.
Kids and adults alike can try out a violin or
flute with guidance from the musicians. With the Mercury pushing
(01:26):
toward ninety seven, this evening, organizers are setting up mistens
we keep everyone cool. Plan to arrive early if you
want to snag a good spot as veteran concert goers
line up in the morning to claim their favorite picnic
patch in the park. Looking ahead. Riverfront Park is hosting
the grand opening of its brand new chess tables on
September three, blending strategy and socializing in the great outdoors.
(01:50):
September sixth brings an art scavenger hunt. Drop your masterpiece
in the park for someone lucky to find in treasure.
As fall approaches, keep an eye out out for seasonal activities,
including one dollar carousel rides and stories for kids, plus
unique autumn events that promise something for everyone. On the
Public Service Front, Spokane's own PBS station KSPS is grappling
(02:14):
with major federal funding cuts after Congress eliminated over a
billion dollars for public broadcasting. Nearly a fifth of ksps's
budget disappeared, prompting emergency fund drives and some tough decisions.
Twelve local staff members have faced layoffs or pay reductions,
(02:34):
and community supports are being called upon to preserve cherished
local programs like Northwest Profiles and Inland Sessions. For residents
who value public media, now is the time to rally
behind KSPS and help local stories stay alive. Elsewhere in
the region, the dry and hot weather has sparked new
(02:55):
fires from weekend lightning storms, reinforcing just how important fire
safety vigilance are as the summer winds down, and as always,
all Spokane County offices are closed today in observance of
Labor Day, so plan your errands accordingly. That wraps up
your Labor Day news in Spokane. Whether you're pigging out
(03:15):
in the park, soaking in music under the stars, or
simply reveling in a day off, there's no shortage of
ways to celebrate. This has been Spokane local frequency. We'll
see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Good morning. This is your Spokane local frequency for Monday,
September first, twenty twenty five. Spokane is welcoming Labor Day
with plenty of excitement. The unofficial end of summer festival,
Pigout in the Park kicks off today at Riverfront Park.
Expect five days packed with food, live music, and a
(00:20):
true sense of community. Running daily from eleven am to
ten pm. From street eats to local bands, this bash
brings together everything Spokane loves about the season and has
drawn crowds from all corners. If you've been waiting for
a reason to linger downtown, this is it. If music
is your thing, The Spokane Symphony wants to say thank
(00:41):
you to the city in style. Tonight, Comstock Park will
fill with the sounds of popular classics and Hollywood favorites
for their free annual Labor Day concert, conducted by James Lowe.
The festivities start early with funk and meal soul from
Jason Garrett Evans and Ruth Engada at four forty five,
followed by the full Symphony at six. It's more than
(01:03):
just a concert. Arts organizations will showcase their upcoming seasons.
The Zephyr and Velocity soccer teams and local mascots will
make appearances, and the symphony introduces its own mascot figure,
O the Fox. There's even a petting zoo for instruments.
Kids and adults alike can try out a violin or
flute with guidance from the musicians. With the Mercury pushing
(01:26):
toward ninety seven, this evening, organizers are setting up mistens
we keep everyone cool. Plan to arrive early if you
want to snag a good spot as veteran concert goers
line up in the morning to claim their favorite picnic
patch in the park. Looking ahead. Riverfront Park is hosting
the grand opening of its brand new chess tables on
September three, blending strategy and socializing in the great outdoors.
(01:50):
September sixth brings an art scavenger hunt. Drop your masterpiece
in the park for someone lucky to find in treasure.
As fall approaches, keep an eye out out for seasonal activities,
including one dollar carousel rides and stories for kids, plus
unique autumn events that promise something for everyone. On the
Public Service Front, Spokane's own PBS station KSPS is grappling
(02:14):
with major federal funding cuts after Congress eliminated over a
billion dollars for public broadcasting. Nearly a fifth of ksps's
budget disappeared, prompting emergency fund drives and some tough decisions.
Twelve local staff members have faced layoffs or pay reductions,
(02:34):
and community supports are being called upon to preserve cherished
local programs like Northwest Profiles and Inland Sessions. For residents
who value public media, now is the time to rally
behind KSPS and help local stories stay alive. Elsewhere in
the region, the dry and hot weather has sparked new
(02:55):
fires from weekend lightning storms, reinforcing just how important fire
safety vigilance are as the summer winds down, and as always,
all Spokane County offices are closed today in observance of
Labor Day, so plan your errands accordingly. That wraps up
your Labor Day news in Spokane. Whether you're pigging out
(03:15):
in the park, soaking in music under the stars, or
simply reveling in a day off, there's no shortage of
ways to celebrate. This has been Spokane local frequency. We'll
see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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