Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Emily Peterson, a local bookstore owner, works to keep little free libraries stocked with a range of books for all ages.

She uses an app to plan delivery routes and receives about 12,000 books each month—ensuring Spokane residents always have something new to read.

The 2025 Spokane County Interstate Fair will host Sensory Day tomorrow to offer a calming fair experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities & partners including The ISAAC Foundation, The Arc of Spokane, Project ID, and the Northwest Autism Center will provide silent rides, craft-making, and a quiet zone in the Plaza Courtyard. On-site parking costs $10 cash and pets are not allowed except for licensed pet therapy animals.

Today, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs urges everyone to join its 'Speak Up, Save Lives' campaign as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to break the silence and offer help to service members, veterans, and their families.

The department provides free suicide prevention toolkits and training sessions—citing that 212 veterans died by suicide in 2024 to stress the need for support.

Apartment sales in Eastern Washington slowed during the second quarter after a strong start to the year, with only seven transactions made—four in Spokane County and none in several other counties.

A report from Kidder Mathews noted that rising insurance costs for older buildings have increased the need for repairs and sales are expected to rebound later.