Good morning, Spokane Valley.

A backyard concert will take place later this week in Spokane Valley to benefit fire victims (organizers say local musicians will perform to support recovery efforts).

Leslie Smith, a Medical Lake flower shop owner who lost her business and home in a fire, gave three handcrafted wreaths to Spokane County Fire District 10 on Friday to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — a gesture that supports local firefighters.

Spokane native Paul Takisaki left a 20-year sales career to pursue AI and help small businesses boost productivity.

He learned coding through ChatGPT (and Claude) and now uses AI agents to automate tasks and free up time for family.

At a public hearing Monday at Spokane City Council Chambers, speakers called for safeguards on data centers, stronger renewable plans and protections for salmon — noting that population shifts and increased electrification could raise ratepayer costs.

Spokane Valley Fire Department earned international reaccreditation today from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, showing its commitment to excellent emergency services and joining over 300 globally recognized agencies.

Seventeen-year-old Gladys Miller, a Kellogg High School student with spina bifida, received an advanced microprocessor-controlled leg brace from Shriners in May (her first-ever use of the technology) that offers knee stability during golf while her care team adjusts settings via an app to boost her independence.