Good morning, Spokane Valley.

4 News Now is supporting Shriners Children's Spokane by sharing patient stories all week (the hospital treats over 9,000 children) and will be live Thursday at the hospital (during the Caring 4 Kids Telethon) to help raise funds for ongoing care.

Local fire crews are using air resources to fight the fire at Katy Creek — officials say efforts are ongoing to contain the blaze.

The Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire on South Hatch Street near Wisconsinburger early morning September 1, with flames pouring from the attic—damage was mostly contained there while water damage affected the house and no one was home.

Sporks, a new biscuit bar in Spokane Valley, opened today—offering a variety of biscuits and light fare to local customers.

East Valley School District will ask voters in February to approve a $220 million bond to replace its old high and middle schools, as repairing them is too costly.

The plan will add new classrooms for sixth-graders and raise property taxes by about $1.23 per thousand assessed value — a needed move to build safer schools.

Spokane County Interstate Fair 2025

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with top rodeo excitement and community fun.

PRCA Rodeo

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action live at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center.

RIM Ride - Rotary in Motion

8 PM – 12 AM — Liberty Launch Academy — Entry fee applicable — Explore scenic routes around Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley during an exciting cycling event for all ages.