{"podcast":{"title":"Local Frequency - Spokane","slug":"local-frequency-spokane-7107974","podcast_index_feed_id":7107974,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9440905765","website_url":"https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NPTNI9440905765","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7fe81d86-4d90-11f1-a936-d795d272f283/image/827d15808b2353f468a8b4b53e7a92e6.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Quiet. Please","episode_count":285,"summary":"Local Frequency Spokane is your ultimate guide to the vibrant culture and community of Spokane, Washington. Dive into engaging discussions with local artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, uncover hidden gems, and stay updated on events and news that matter to Spokane residents. Whether you're a local or a visitor, tune in to connect with the heartbeat of this dynamic city and explore what makes Spokane unique. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974"},"episode":{"title":"Spokane This Week: Fire Drills, Housing Hopes, and Election Season Heats Up","slug":"spokane-this-week-fire-drills-housing-hopes-and-election-season-heats-up","published_at":"2026-04-25T08:56:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974/spokane-this-week-fire-drills-housing-hopes-and-election-season-heats-up","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974","url":"https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3041218140","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3041218140.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":225,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/local-frequency-spokane-7107974/episodes/spokane-this-week-fire-drills-housing-hopes-and-election-season-heats-up/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-frequency-spokane-7107974/spokane-this-week-fire-drills-housing-hopes-and-election-season-heats-up.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}