Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Bathrooms at local parks have been repaired by Together Spokane Initiative (TSI) this week, providing residents with improved and accessible community facilities.

North Carolina-based International Farming Corp. won a bankruptcy auction Monday in Spokane with a $231 million bid to acquire Gebbers Farms, a troubled local apple operation facing rising costs and market pressures (backed by the state retirement board).

Comedian Ali Wong will workshop new material for small audiences at Spokane Comedy Club shows Tuesday and Wednesday.

Her set aims to test new jokes for future specials while giving local fans a peek at her creative process.

Red Clay Strays delivered a powerful Southern rock show on Wednesday at Numerica Veterans Arena.

The performance energized the local crowd with standout vocals and guitar solos, adding to the city’s vibrant concert season.

Spokane Schools is exploring new start times for next fall and mailed a survey to parents Tuesday to gather feedback.

The proposal would have middle schools start at 7:30 a.m. — a change meant to improve bus routes and align schedules with nearby districts.

Spokane city officials are installing 600 wattle bags and placing cloth filters over storm drains to intercept toxic runoff from fire-damaged properties before it reaches the aquifer — measures that may prevent costly repairs — as rain continues.

Residents with affected storm drains can call 311 for help.

Access to the Little Spokane River’s popular kayak spots remains closed due to early August wildfires (affecting the Natural Area, Painted Rocks, and the St. George’s put-in) as officials monitor safety conditions.

The City of Spokane issued its first permit to rebuild a home after the Spokane Complex fires, allowing residents to work with the Development Services Center to plan reconstruction (residents must clear hazardous materials, provide a negative asbestos survey and get a demolition permit with a $35 fee).

Alan Liere’s report says anglers are finding good fishing for trout, kokanee and bass on nearby rivers and lakes—fly patterns vary with water flow while hunters have begun the dove, goose and turkey seasons with local safety rules in effect.

Gonzaga's men's basketball team will host Numerica Kraziness in the Kennel at McCarthey Athletic Center on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 2 p.m. The event will feature player introductions, skills contests and a team scrimmage as high school prospects visit campus.

The Spokane Indians will end their season with five home games at Avista Stadium from 9/2 through 9/6—featuring Halloween Night with a candy crawl, Dollars-In-Your-Dog Night with gift card prizes, Military and Veteran Fireworks Night, Latin Fusion Fireworks Night, and a Fan Appreciation Season Finale—and will offer 2027 ticket packages.

Spokane Sports Commission is bidding to bring a synchronized skating championship to Spokane Arena in February 2028 - officials expect a decision in about 60 days that could boost local business.