Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The 17th annual Backpack for Kids event is scheduled for this weekend in Spokane Valley, marking a cherished local tradition + organizers plan to share more details soon.

The General Store celebrates 80 years today in Spokane Valley and marks its milestone with special events (highlighting its deep roots in the community) as it continues to serve local patrons.

Bear Lake Regional Park remains closed today to allow search and rescue teams to keep looking for a paddleboarder reported missing on July 24 (teams face low visibility and heavy silt conditions on the lake).

Izzie's K-Dogs, open since April 1 in the historic Crescent Building, serves creative Korean corn dogs with coatings like hot Cheetos and Frosted Flakes — a twist on traditional street food.

The colorful space invites locals to enjoy innovative flavors.

FULU Foundation hosts its 'Own Your Own Sh*t Tour' at Ruby River Hotel in Spokane today from 6 to 8 p.m. to teach consumers about repair rights and collect postcards for lawmakers supporting legal reform.

The Central Valley School District board unanimously approved sending a three-year levy measure to November ballots that will collect about $50 million starting in 2028 for extra school funding while state law ensures a cap at $2.50 per thousand (a 3.5% annual increase) so voters see the same tax rate.

Avista warned customers of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff for Saturday afternoon following a Red Flag Warning; no official outages have been scheduled, so residents should monitor the utility's website for updates.

MultiCare and Premera Blue Cross reached a tentative two-year contract on Wednesday after months of extended negotiations—ensuring over 64,000 Premera members keep in-network access at MultiCare facilities in Spokane.

The Big Sky Conference announced Southern Utah and Utah Tech have joined the league for the annual football kickoff weekend at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights.

Coaches say the move will boost competitiveness and cut travel costs, setting the stage for a more local and cost+effective season.

The Spokane Indians rallied from a three-run deficit in the top of the ninth to beat the Vancouver Canadians 9-7 on Thursday night at Nat Bailey Stadium — key hits came from Tanner Thach's two-run double and an RBI triple by Clayton Gray.