# Spokane Local Frequency: Earth Day Action, Spring Weather, and Community Events

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Podcast: [Local Frequency - Spokane](https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974)
Published: 2026-04-18T08:57:38+00:00
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## Resource

Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Saturday, April 18. Rise and shine, Spokane! After a chilly night dipping into the low 30s under partly cloudy skies, were kicking off a fantastic weekend with sunshine and highs climbing into the low 60s today, warming even more to the high 60s and low 70s by tomorrow as high pressure dominates the Inland Northwest. Perfect weather to get out and make a difference, especially with Earth Day vibes in full swing right here in our community.[2] Today, dive into Black Earth Day at the MLK Jr. Community Center, where locals are rallying for environmental action that hits home think hands-on projects tackling pollution and green spaces we all rely on for cleaner air and healthier neighborhoods. Just minutes away, Spokane Riverkeeper hosts a family-friendly Earth Day River Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Bridge Park, with free parking on site. Grab gloves, meet neighbors, snag some exercise, and pull trash from our beloved Spokane Rivers banks and shallows its free, though a five-dollar donation keeps these efforts flowing strong.[1][3] Looking ahead, City Council members Zack Zappone and Michael are teaming up Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Spokane Central Librarys third-floor nxwYXwyetkw Hall for Barriers to Building. This forum digs into real hurdles slowing down housing and development, sparking ideas that could ease the crunch for families hunting affordable homes right here.[4] Over in Spokane Valley, the city just issued a Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for the Maxwell Subdivision project, greenlighting it without major environmental worries appeals close May 1st, so if growth impacts your backyard, nows the time to chime in.[6] Last night brought some tension with a SWAT standoff on the South…

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