SPOKANE — The beloved Skyway Cafe at Felts Field Airport will reopen its doors on January 2nd, nearly a year forced the restaurant to close.

Owner Sandra Melter announced the reopening date during a community fundraiser Saturday, where hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered to support the cafe that has served the Spokane community for a century.

"We're hoping for a January 2nd opening," Melter said.

The January 9th fire, for which the Spokane Fire could not determine a cause, temporarily shut down the family-owned restaurant, leaving employees without work and the community without one of its cherished gathering places.

Melter and her family have owned the Skyway Cafe for nearly 50 years, making it a cornerstone of the Felts Field Airport area.

Rebuilding has presented significant chal

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