Spokane’s Storage Boom and a Mysterious 1926 Blast | Spokane News

In 1976, Spokane’s self-storage boom turned tiny warehouses into big business—driven by outdoor enthusiasts needing space for snowmobiles and boats, and bands using them as cheap rehearsal spots. Just two years prior, there were zero such facilities. Meanwhile, in 1926, a mysterious midnight blast shook cabins near Liberty Lake, baffling residents who blamed thunder or dynamite—though the Weather Bureau confirmed neither. City commissioner Charles Hedger described it as a loud, unmistakable explosion. Both stories reveal how fast needs evolve—and how strange, unexplained events can linger in local lore. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea613b6eab41de0f