Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Spokane Valley’s kinship navigator program at Frontier Behavioral Health has helped relatives like Amelia Hudak secure food vouchers, gas assistance, and housing help when taking on care of children.

Staff plan to restart the caregiver support group soon (at 131 S. Division St.).

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will perform a benefit concert at Fox Theater on Saturday — his performance will support the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint through scholarships and educational programs, marking a unique stop on his world tour.

Spokane hosts its first large-scale, multi-stage music festival this weekend featuring 20 artists including headliners Macklemore and AJR.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at One Spokane Stadium (Main Stage) and nearby stages (Joe Albi Way).

Night at the Grand Opera, a puppet show by String and Shadow Puppet Theatre, will be staged at Olmsted Brothers Green in Kendall Yards Saturday.

The free event is designed for all ages and aims to become an annual tradition + offer a creative outing for local residents.

Yesterday, the Blessing in Disguise festival brought Spokane residents together for a day of music, art, and community spirit at new local venues.

Attendees enjoyed creative performances that showcased the talent of the community.

Residents in West Plains will vote on a measure to create an aquifer protection area to fight PFAS contamination, while Cheney faces emergency water restrictions after a broken pump disrupted service.

Spokane County Fire District 9 increased its resources in response to a red flag warning on dangerous wildfire conditions in Eastern Washington.

The district deployed extra brush trucks, added four firefighters and a response chief, and urged residents to watch children and pets and call 911 if they spot smoke.

Former NBA All-Star Demonta Sabonis led a youth golf clinic on Jul 8, 2026 in Spokane, mentoring nearly 50 kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs and teaching golf techniques and life skills — part of the 'Golf With Us' program.

CPP Great Northwest Nationals

Daily from Jul 17th to Jul 19th — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check event details for pricing — Explore classic cars and custom vehicles at this exciting showcase.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians

6:30-7:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Tri-City Dust Devils and Spokane Indians live.