# Spokane This Week: Fire Drills, Housing Hopes, and Election Season Heats Up

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Podcast: [Local Frequency - Spokane](https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974)
Published: 2026-04-25T08:56:33+00:00
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## Resource

Good morning, this is your Spokane Local Frequency for Saturday, April 25. Kick off your weekend with some vital local action right here in Spokane. Today, the Latah over Hangman neighborhood is hosting a voluntary wildfire evacuation drill this morning, keeping the exact time under wraps to mimic the chaos of a real blaze. Its a smart move as wildfire season looms, helping families practice quick exits and stay safe in our fire-prone hills. Meanwhile, Spokane police nabbed a driver recklessly tearing through streets in a stolen vehicle with a flat tire after a city employee spotted it and dialed 911 yesterday. That arrest underscores how vigilant eyes on our roads keep everyone secure. Shifting to brighter community wins, the city is eyeing 1.2 million dollars from the West Quadrant Tax Increment Financing district to fund Habitat for Humanity in rehabbing up to seven homes in the West Central neighborhood. This means turning rundown spots into stable, affordable ownership options for families, boosting neighborhood vibes and tackling our housing crunch. Local resident Isaac Harmsen cheers the push for more affordable spots amid rising costs, though hes curious how itll play out on property values. The city council votes on it May 11th, so your voice could shape lasting change. Politics is heating up too, with Spokane County candidates gearing up to file next week for key seats like sheriff, prosecutor, treasurer, and commissioners in two districts. Incumbent Congressman Michael Baumgartner has his paperwork in for District 5, while Mayor Lisa Brown is already fundraising for reelection. Over in Coeur dAlene, after a tense council deadlock and mayoral drama, they finally picked Greg Jaeger as the new police chief, stabilizing leadership there. On a somber note, were m…

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