Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Spokane begin Sunday with a service at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (806 W.

Indiana Ave) from 3 to 5 p.m. and continue Monday with a 10 a.m. rally, march, and resource fair at the Convention Center.

A local airline has announced direct flights linking Spokane and Houston that will begin soon — offering a convenient connection for travelers in the region.

Spokane’s Aerospace Tech Hub consortium had its latest federal funding bid rejected after a previously awarded $48M grant was rescinded.

The consortium learned around Christmas that the project would not advance, delaying plans to develop a 386,000 sqft aerospace manufacturing facility (built by Boeing in 1990) on S. Flint Road.

Congressman Michael Baumgartner has launched the second annual Classroom to the Capitol contest to honor an innovative teacher who will attend the State of the Union on February 24, and nominations must be emailed by +Feb.

8+.

Washington records show several local couples received marriage licenses while others finalized marriage dissolutions and legal separations.

The records also include various civil filings from local courts for residents to review.

A public meeting held Thursday brought neighbors, developer Jesse Fox and county engineer Matt Zarecor together to address nearly 20 years of flooding at Timberland Terrace Pond near Needham Drive.

County officials said a new stormwater system to divert spring water is under study, but no timeline has been set.

Spokane County will remove 50 black locust trees along the south end of Liberty Lake Golf Course pending commissioners' vote to address safety hazards from dead branches — Liberty Lake will contribute $30,000 plus traffic control and plans to rebuild Sprague Avenue later.

Spokane’s Safe and Healthy Task Force is reviewing recommendations from consultant Steven Leifman to improve mental health care and public safety measures—members Angel Tomeo Sam and Matt Albright said they will coordinate efforts to enhance outpatient services and reduce jail overcrowding.

Spokane is preparing to host games featuring the Sounders and Reign as local organizers finalize details for events at the city stadium.

Fans are encouraged to join the upcoming matches for a competitive soccer experience.