Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Local residents share letters today with advice on rebuilding Spokane’s landscape after the recent fires with improved housing and water management, on easing staff burnout at EWU as students return, and on opposing a ballot measure that locals say undermines life.

Spokane author Leyna Krow won the Washington State Book award for her novel 'Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids' Tuesday.

The book, published last year (exploring bizarre events and climate concerns), also earned a Pacific Northwest Book Award.

Mortgage rates have risen, lowering local homebuyers’ buying power—financial experts advise residents to review their budgets as lending conditions tighten.

WSU Master Gardeners shared fall gardening advice in Spokane Valley today, urging residents to deep water trees, remove plants like dahlias that won’t survive winter, and keep plant tags for proper care; bulbs including tulips and daffodils are available until Sept.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few supports the Protect College Sports Act+ saying it could improve fairness for college athletes.

He made the remarks during a press briefing at Gonzaga in Spokane.

Gonzaga Women's Basketball released its non-conference schedule today, listing key matchups for the season.

Local fans can review the team's planned games + mark their calendars for the upcoming contests.