Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Green Bluff will host a food and music festival at Beck's Harvest House on Sept.

5-7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, and organizers encourage visitors to bring blankets and chairs while parking and admission remain free.

Over 50 local artists will perform a benefit concert at Spokane Tribe Casino — supporting fire recovery after recent fires; the event runs today from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with $20 tickets at the door.

Spokane Public Library now lets families check out a Spokane Chiefs game with their library card using its Museum and Culture Pass program — each home game has three passes available thanks to a grant from the Library Foundation, and reservations can be made up to 60 days ahead.

Central Valley School District is sending a three-year operations levy to the November ballot to support education programs for 2027-2030.

School board members propose a cap of $2.50 per $1,000 of property value to protect taxpayers and maintain stable funding amid rising costs.

A stretch of the Spokane River has run dry for the second year (a sign of long-term water concerns) and local water keepers urge increased flow from Post Falls Dam.

Water will be released next week to boost river levels.

Local officials and community groups announced plans to restore Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve with work scheduled to begin soon.

The project will improve native plant areas and trails to boost the local environment.

Late summer alliums, sold as potted plants and blooming from late July into the fall, add an architectural touch to gardens and attract pollinators (including bees).

Local nurseries and online outlets may offer these low-maintenance, deer-resistant plants.

New photos revise memories of the tragic June 24, 1946 bus crash that killed nine Spokane Indians players.

The team observed the 80-year anniversary this summer with a moment of silence and fans reflect on the lasting impact on local baseball history.

The Greater Spokane League revised its high school football format to crown three champions and limit league games for each classification — a change to boost competitiveness.

All games kick off at 6 p.m. this Friday at local venues.

Thursday’s high school sports action in the Greater Spokane League saw East Valley secure a walk off win as Sage Sullivan hit a two run single to edge Gonzaga Prep twelve to eleven, while Mt. Spokane defeated Rogers nineteen to one after Emme Bond hit a grand slam.

Spokane Public Library now offers a limited number of passes for local home games—available with a library card—while the Spokane Indians lost 14—2 last night at Avista Stadium, marking the final phase of their season.