Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Developers at Trek Architecture are repurposing the historic Parkwater Schoolhouse into a child care facility for children; the building (5634 E.

Commerce Ave.) also received $1.7 million to update accessibility and energy systems. Guardian Angels Childcare owners, Christi and Gabriel Garcia, acquired it in May.

A new feature explores Kirtland Cutter's legacy (his designs like the Davenport Hotel reshaped Spokane’s skyline after the 1889 fire) and shows how his work continues to influence local architecture.

Gonzaga President Katia Passerini shared plans after her first academic year to create local job pathways for graduates and expand AI curriculum with environmental safeguards — she also detailed steps to address campus racism following a recent incident.

Mead High School students built a new interactive table for play at North Spokane Library’s children area.

The project — sponsored by Friends of the North Spokane Library and the Library Foundation of Spokane County — was designed to encourage creative games.

Egypt’s national soccer team arrived today in Spokane to begin World Cup practice.

They will train on Gonzaga University’s upgraded field (meeting elite FIFA standards) and stay at Northern Quest Resort and Casino.

Local teams faced tough losses this week as the Mariners fell 5 to 4 to the Tigers and will now play the Orioles, while the Spokane Indians dropped 14 to 0 to the Hillsboro Hops + will begin a six-game series with the Eugene Emeralds.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians

5-7:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action live as the Dust Devils face off against the Indians in an exciting baseball matchup.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Family-friendly — Enjoy Symphony Day with live music and fireworks at the baseball game.